THINGS TO DO

25 FREE THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS

Twenty-five genuinely free things to do in Las Vegas — Bellagio fountains, Fremont Street, Red Rock, and every free show locals actually watch.

01

Watch the Bellagio Fountains

On the hour and half-hour from 3pm, every 15 mins after 8pm. Best viewed from the bridge at Caesars.

02

Walk the Fremont Street Experience

The free neon canopy shows run every hour after dark — zero cover, wild people-watching.

03

Ride the High Roller at sunset (yes, free-ish)

$25 happy-hour cabin gets you a full bar and a loop. Cheaper than any rooftop bar.

04

Explore the Conservatory at Bellagio

Changes 5 times a year. Open 24/7 and free to walk through.

05

Watch Mirage volcano... oh wait

R.I.P. Grab a drink at The Pinball Hall of Fame instead — it's free to enter.

06

Walk Red Rock Canyon scenic loop

$20 per car for the loop, zero per person if you're a passenger. Best desert views in the valley.

07

Take a free gondola ride? Almost.

The outdoor ride at the Venetian is paid; the window shopping in St. Mark's Square is free and photogenic.

08

Visit the Neon Museum Boneyard exterior

Walk past the glowing sign yard on Las Vegas Blvd after dark — the outside is free.

09

People-watch at the Wynn Atrium

Flowers, chandeliers, and serious money. Free coffee if you know where to sit.

10

Hit the Aria public art collection

Free self-guided tour. Maya Lin, Henry Moore, Jenny Holzer.

11

Watch a wedding at the Little White Chapel

People really will invite you in. Vegas in a nutshell.

12

Catch the free CircusCircus acts

Acrobats every half hour above the midway. Nostalgic, kid-friendly, free.

13

Walk the Strip at 6am

Empty, cool, photographable. The only time the Strip is ever quiet.

14

Hike the Historic Railroad Trail at Lake Mead

Free, easy, ends at Hoover Dam's rear view.

15

Tour the Ethel M Chocolate Factory

Free samples, free cactus garden. Real hidden gem.

16

Check out the Downtown Container Park

Shops, kids' park, the giant fire-breathing praying mantis. Free entry.

17

Watch planes land from Sunset Park

Best sunset in the valley and directly in line with the airport. Free. Bring food.

18

Visit the Clark County Wetlands Park

Nobody comes here. Ducks, herons, 3 miles of trails. Free.

19

Browse the Forum Shops aquarium

7 feeding times a day. Free to watch.

20

Catch the Silverton Aquarium mermaids

Free mermaid show in the lobby aquarium. Yes, really.

21

Walk the First Friday arts district

First Friday of every month — free entry to galleries in the 18b.

22

Tour the Springs Preserve gardens exterior

Grounds and trails are free; museum is paid. Still worth the walk.

23

Mount Charleston lookouts

Free pullouts with 50-mile valley views, 45 minutes from the Strip.

24

See the flamingos at the Flamingo

Live flamingos in a garden behind the pool. Free to walk through.

25

Do a sunrise at Hoover Dam

Bypass Bridge is free and the Dam views are 100% worth the 6am alarm.

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