Las Vegas on a Budget: 100 Free Things to Do in Las Vegas!

The Strip is the beating heart of Las Vegas, and many of its most famous spectacles are free for all to enjoy.

• The Fountains of Bellagio: The most famous free show in Vegas! Watch in awe as over 1,200 fountains dance to music and lights. The shows run every 15-30 minutes, and the spectacle is even more breathtaking at night.
• Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens: A stunning 14,000-square-foot indoor garden that changes its elaborate floral displays five times a year to reflect the seasons and holidays.
• Walk the Streets of Venice: Take a free stroll through the Grand Canal Shoppes, a replica of Venice, complete with canals, a painted sky, and "Streetmosphere" performers.
• The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign: The quintessential photo op! The iconic sign, located at the south end of the Strip, has its own dedicated parking lot now for safe and easy access.
• Flamingo Wildlife Habitat: Stroll through a lush, tropical oasis and see a flock of Chilean flamingos, pelicans, swans, ducks, and various other exotic birds.
• Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show at Caesars Palace: An animatronic show with nine-foot-tall talking statues, fire, and water effects that tells the story of the lost city.
• The Chihuly Gallery at Bellagio: Before you even enter the Conservatory, look up at the lobby's ceiling to see Dale Chihuly's stunning glass sculpture, "Fiori di Como."
• Walk the Strip: The ultimate people-watching experience. Simply walking the length of the Strip is a free show in itself, with endless sights, sounds, and street performers.
• The World's Largest Chocolate Fountain: Located inside the Bellagio's Jean Philippe Patisserie, this mesmerizing fountain circulates over 2,000 pounds of melted chocolate.
• Miracle Mile Shops Rainstorm Show: Located at Planet Hollywood, this indoor shopping mall features a show with lightning, thunder, fog, and "rain."
• The LINQ Promenade: Stroll down this outdoor retail and dining strip and enjoy the street performances and views of the High Roller observation wheel.
• See the Eiffel Tower Light Show: A stunning light show on the outside of the Paris hotel.
• Walk through the Wynn's Atrium: Enjoy the elegant floral and light displays.
• See the "Love" sign at the Venetian: A great photo op.
• See the free live music at the Harrah's Piano Bar: A lively and fun atmosphere.
• Walk around the Luxor's exterior: A stunning sight at night, with the light beam shooting into the sky.
• Ride the free trams: Save your feet and hop on the free trams that connect Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur, or the one that links Aria, Bellagio, and Park MGM.
• The "Statue of David" Replica at Caesars Palace: A full-size replica of Michelangelo's masterpiece.
• Walk the Las Vegas Walk of Stars: Find the stars of famous Vegas entertainers along the Strip.

Vegas's creative side is often overlooked, but there's a treasure trove of free art and culture to discover.

• The Arts Factory: Explore a collection of art galleries and studios in the heart of the Downtown Arts District.

• Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV: This cultural institution offers free admission and features a diverse range of exhibitions, from contemporary art to historical artifacts.

• Seven Magic Mountains: Drive just outside the city to see this vibrant art installation by Ugo Rondinone, featuring seven stacks of brightly painted boulders.

• The Park at Park MGM: A beautiful outdoor space connecting Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena, with trees, public art, and water features.

• CityCenter Fine Art Collection: Explore the free public art displays at Aria and Vdara.

• Downtown Art Murals: Hunt for more than 30 vibrant murals created by internationally known artists scattered around the Arts District.

• City Hall Art Galleries: Home to two public art galleries, The Grand Gallery and the Chamber Gallery.

• Akhob by James Turrell: A breathtaking "ganzfeld" or "field of light" experience at the Louis Vuitton store inside Crystals at CityCenter (requires an appointment).

• The Shelby Heritage Center: Car enthusiasts can tour the museum and see a vast collection of high-performance Shelby vehicles.

• The Auto Collections at The LINQ: See a rotating collection of classic and vintage cars.

• Tour the Smith Center: Take a free, guided walking tour at the Smith Center for a behind-the-scenes look at the world-class performing art centre's architecture, history and programming.

Don't pay for a show when you can enjoy plenty of free entertainment.

• Live Music at Harrah's Piano Bar: Enjoy live piano music and a lively atmosphere.

• Big Elvis at Harrah's: Catch a free performance by Pete Vallee, a highly regarded Elvis impersonator.

• Carnaval Court at Harrah's: A lively outdoor bar with flair bartenders and live music.

• Free Concerts at Downtown Container Park: Check their schedule for free live music events.

• Fashion Show Mall Runway: On weekends, this mall hosts free runway shows on a retractable catwalk.

• The Wynn Lake of Dreams: The spectacular water show at Wynn features a 40-foot waterfall with over 4,000 lights and amazing holographic images, all set to music.

• Silverton Mermaid Shows: The aquarium at the Silverton Casino has professional mermaids performing shows inside the tank.

• See the "Crazy Girls" statue: A famous bronze statue outside of the Horseshoe Las Vegas.
• Tour Count's Kustoms: A free tour of the car and motorcycle shop from the TV show Counting Cars.
• Topfolf's Hideaway Pool: Completely free to anyone who is 21 years or older. 
• Watch the World Series of Poker: If a tournament is happening, you can watch the action for free at the Horseshoe Las Vegas.
• View the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas: The exterior of the replica is a stunning sight, especially with its light show.
• See the "Potted" Show: A hilarious and free stand-up comedy show at O'Sheas.
• Karaoke at Ellis Island: Choose from more than 10,000 songs for your 15 minutes of fame.
• The Mob Museum's Speakeasy: While the museum has a fee, you can enter the speakeasy bar for a free look back in time.
• The Aquarium at Bass Pro Shops: A 40,000-gallon aquarium with fish, a waterfall, and a trout stream.
• Explore a Casino Floor: A spectacle in itself, the casino floors are free to walk through and people-watch.
• Visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop: The shop from the famous show pawn stars is free to enter and look around.  You can purchase a souvenir if you wish.
• Vegas Whiskey Experience at the Venetian: Sample fine whiskeys on a guided taste tour nightly at 7 p.m. during the free whiskey experience at Spirits & Spice in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Hotel.
• Line Dancing Lessons at Gilley’s: Grab your cowboy hat and boot scoot over to Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino for free line dancing lessons.
• Free Gambling Lessons: Many casinos in Las Vegas offer free gambling lessons before you try your luck on your own.
• Acres Cannabis Museum: A dispensary with more than 400 products, Acres Cannabis Museum features a museum area, which highlights the role of marijuana throughout history.
• Window shop at upscale malls: Stroll through The Forum Shops at Caesars or the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian for an experience in itself.
• See the bronze lion at MGM Grand: One of the largest bronze sculptures in the U.S.
• Explore the Luxor's atrium: Gawk at the sheer scale of the world's largest indoor atrium.
• Walk the Excalibur Sky Bridge: Connects Excalibur and New York-New York and offers great views.
• Stroll through the Venetian's St. Mark's Square: Enjoy the "Streetmosphere" performers and faux European atmosphere.
• Aria's Water Wall: A 250-foot-long water feature at the entrance.
• Carved Mammoth Tusk: The Treasure Island Hotel, holds a unique treasure, a woolly mammoth tusk with Chinese carvings that date back thousands of years.
• Swarovski Starburst Illumination Show: Located at the Grand Bazaar Shops at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino, there is a free illumination show.
• The Sphere illuminations:  There are many vantage points across the city to watch the incredible illuminations on the sphere.
• CBS Television Research Center at the MGM Grand: Watch a show, answer a survey, and maybe even score free tickets to a movie in exchange for your thoughts.
• Go Swimming: Most resorts offer access to their beautiful pools absolutely free for their guests.
• Wishing Tree at Grand Canal Shoppes: Make a wish and watch as it materializes through augmented reality technology.
• Light Beam at Luxor: It's believed to be the brightest light beam in the world.