Experience Las Vegas for free - yes, you can!
Las Vegas, this city wants to take your money out of your pocket. Even at the airport, there is slot machine after slot machine in the arrivals hall. But there are also many activities in Vegas that are free.
If your budget might not be quite so lavish, the reisereporter has collected tips for a trip to Las Vegas. By the way, they also help if you have gambled away all your money in one of the casinos. Because the following activities and attractions are free.
Many are located on or near the Las Vegas Strip. The famous Boulveard is almost 6.8 kilometres long, and the many luxury hotels and casinos along the road are a feast for the eyes. And, tip number 1: Strolling through the bling-bling street, also known as the Las Vegas Strip, is completely free.
Free shows in Las Vegas
This is where it gets hot: the volcano in front of the Mirage Hotel erupts every evening. Shimmering red lava and fireballs shoot up 30 metres to music.
Mirage Hotel | 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard | Times: Sunday to Thursday from 8pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.
Sexy women and pyrotechnic effects: "The Sirenes of TI" at Treasure Island is a free 15-minute show in the lagoon in front of the hotel. Experience a sea battle with pirates, plus music. Tip: Get there early, because no one wants to miss this show.
Treasure Island | 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard | Show times: Daily at 5.30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8.30 p.m., 10 p.m.
During the "Caesars Palace Fountain Shows", the fountain with the Roman statues is bathed in colourful light by a laser show.
Caesars Palace | 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd | Show times: hourly; Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
You've probably seen the fountains in front of the famous Bellagio on the big screen. The show is even more impressive in real life. The water shoots up to music and light effects at show time.
Bellagio | 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd | Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. every 30 minutes, 8 p.m. to midnight every 15 minutes; Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. every 30 minutes, 8 p.m. to midnight every 15 minutes; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every 30 minutes, 7 p.m. to midnight every 15 minutes
Experience old Las Vegas at theFremont Street & ExperienceMuseum. Under the vaulted dome, there's a real must-see: the "Viva Vision Light Show" every hour on the hour.
Fremont Street Las Vegas | Show times: every hour from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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Free Zoos & Nature in Las Vegas
TheFlamingo Wildlife Habitatmini-zoo is open 24/7. Recover from the city's neon lights among waterfalls, turtles, flamingos and other birds.
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat | 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd | Opening hours: open 24/7
4,000 tropical swimmers live in the "Silverton Aquarium". And every now and then you'll even see a few mermaids swimming by... Admission to the underwater zoo is free, and feeding sessions are held three times a day.
Silverton Hotel | 3333 Blue Diamond Rd
At theConservatory at Bellagio, you can stroll through the botanical garden, which is open 24 hours a day. You'll see plant rarities gathered from all over the world. Every season there are special exhibitions in the 14,000 square metre area.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens | 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
Free Museums in Las Vegas
Yes, you can also experience real culture in Las Vegas if you want to: TheMarjorie Barrick Museum of Natural Historyhouses exhibits from the Hopi, finds from the Mojave Desert and the Mormon Fort Historic Park in six galleries.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History | 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas | Opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
At The Cosmopolitan hotel you will find impressive wallworks. This permanent art installation combines murals and graffiti.
The Cosmopolitan | 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
Car fans take note: The "Imperial Palace Auto Collection" is full of classic cars. From the Volkswagen Super Beetle (built in 1971) to the Cadillac Coupé DeVille (built in 1970) to the Ahrens Fox Fire Truck (built in 1923), all kinds of old treasures are on display.
Imperial Palace Auto Collection | 3535 Las Vegas Blv. South | Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At "M&M's World" you can experience the colourful sweets in a free 3D cinema "I Lost My 'M' in Vegas" or go to the museum at the same location where the sweets are on display.
Showcase Mall | 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd
More free sightseeing
Yeah, okay, it's a tourist thing, but a selfie in front of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is a must. And it's free. The colourful sign was installed back in 1959.
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign | 5200 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
The statue "Bliss Dance" is an approximately twelve metre high, 3.1 tonne statue with 3,000 LED lights in "The Park" - an outdoor promenade with restaurants, shows and bars. Artist Marco Cochrane originally created the statue for the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert, but it has been in Las Vegas since 2016.
Bliss Dance | 6 Park Ave, Las Vegas