Free things to do · Las Vegas · United States
7 free things to do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 2 days in Las Vegas without paying an entry fee: The Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio, Fremont Street Experience and Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign are all free. Compare total prices including resort fees, which are charged per night and can double the cost of a cheap midweek room.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 7
- Low-cost extras
- 2
- Cost level
- Moderately priced
- Lowest hotel prices
- August
Free sights and experiences
Street · The Strip
1.The Las Vegas Strip
Distances are deceptive: the next resort can be a 15-minute walk away, so use the pedestrian bridges, trams and Monorail, and carry water in summer.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Architecture
Landmark · Center Strip
2.Fountains of Bellagio
For a higher view, watch a show from the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas across the street.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Street · Downtown
3.Fremont Street Experience
Walk a few blocks east to Fremont East for cocktail bars with a more local crowd.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- History
Landmark · South Strip
4.Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
Go early in the morning to avoid the photo queue and the midday heat; tip performers only if you pose with them.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
Garden · Center Strip
5.Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Go early in the morning, when the conservatory is quiet and the light through the glass roof is soft.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
Architecture · Center Strip
6.The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes
Walking the indoor canal is free; book a gondola ride only if you want the full serenade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Shopping
Museum · South Strip
7.Pinball Hall of Fame
Bring small bills to change into quarters; older machines cost very little per game.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| The Strip | The Las Vegas Strip | Half a day |
| Center Strip | Fountains of Bellagio, Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes | 30 minutes + 30 minutes + 1 hour |
| Downtown | Fremont Street Experience | 2–3 hours |
| South Strip | Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign and Pinball Hall of Fame | 30 minutes + 1–2 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Nature · Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon
Start early to hike before the heat, carry far more water than you think you need, and stay on marked trails.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Photo spot
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Garden · West Las Vegas
Springs Preserve
Visit in the morning in warmer months, and start in the indoor galleries if the afternoon is hot.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- History
- Off the beaten path
More ways to save
- Compare total prices including resort fees, which are charged per night and can double the cost of a cheap midweek room.
- Stay Sunday to Thursday; weekend and convention rates can be several times higher.
- Free sights include the Bellagio fountains and Conservatory, the Fremont Street light shows, the Venetian canals and the Welcome sign.
- Sign up for free casino loyalty cards; even modest play can earn food or room discounts.
- Eat off the Strip in Chinatown or Downtown, where meals cost far less than in resort restaurants.
- Same-day discount ticket booths can cut show prices; compare them with the box office before buying.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Las Vegas expensive to visit?
Las Vegas is moderately priced for most visitors, but 7 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Las Vegas?
The Las Vegas Strip: Distances are deceptive: the next resort can be a 15-minute walk away, so use the pedestrian bridges, trams and Monorail, and carry water in summer.