The free Fountain
Show in front of the Bellagio
shoots off every 30 minutes from
3 pm
to
7 pm
and then every 15 minutes
until
midnight
. The routines often vary
from one show to the next.
The free Volcano
Fountain in front of the Mirage
erupts every 15 minutes after dark until
midnight
.
The free Sirens
of TI in front of Treasure
Island at 7,
8:30, 10, and 11:30 pm is a rather stupid show that they came up with to
replace the Pirate Battle.
Wind your way
through the
Grand Canal
Shoppe’s
to St. Mark's Square at the Venetian
and see the "street performers" and "living statue".
Go into the casino's main entrance and take the escalator up one level to
get to the Shoppe’s. Open 10 am to 11 pm (until midnight Friday and
Saturday). There is a "Gondolier March" through the Shoppe’s
to St. Mark's Square at
9:30 am
and
4 pm
.
Also at the Venetian are the gondola rides. There are actually two different
rides, both featuring serenading gondoliers. One outside in front of the
resort and one inside through the Grand Canal Shoppe’s. Inside rides are
given from
10 am
to
10:30 pm
(until
11:30
Friday and Saturday) and
outside rides are from
11 am
to
7 pm.
$12.50 a person and
same-day reservations are required. Details
are available at the information desk at the top of the up escalator just
inside the casino's main entrance.
The
Eiffel
Tower
observation deck at
the
Paris
offers a great view of the
Strip and a unique way to see the Bellagio fountain shows after dark.
Operates from
10 am
to
midnight
with a $9 fee. Tickets are
available at booths both inside the casino and outside the Strip entrance
to the casino. There's also a (expensive) restaurant in the tower.
If you're a
shopper, or going with one, check out the Forum Shops attached to Caesars Palace. There is an animated statue show every hour on the hour from
10 am
to
11 pm
in the first rotunda and
one in the fourth rotunda near the large aquarium. The
attractions and most of the shops are on the second level. They have
circular escalators that take you up from the Strip-level entrance. Not
surprisingly, the layout and strategic positioning of benches, etc. forces
you to walk past all the shops on the first level to get to the
escalators, and then go a round-about way past even more shops to get to
the first rotunda.
If you're an
art lover, or going with one, check out the Gallery of Fine Art at
the Bellagio which routinely features works by van Gogh, Monet, Renoir,
Cezanne, Matisse, and Gauguin. There's a $15 fee.
Even if you're
not an art lover you'll enjoy the painted ceilings in the Venetian.
The painted ceilings are actually in three areas; the main casino
entrance, the hotel lobby, and the Galleria hall that connects the two.
Once you go in the main casino entrance and view that ceiling, the
Galleria will be off to your right.
If you're a
gear-head, check out the auto collection at the
Imperial
Palace
featuring antiques and
vehicles owned by celebrities and presidents. Stated admission is $6.95
but you can go to their "player’s desk" in the casino (across
from the Mai Tai bar) and ask for a free pass or go to their Auto
Collections Website and print out the free pass available there. Print
out a pass by going to our website.
If
you like roller-coasters,
New York
New York
,
Sahara
, and Circus Circus (indoor) have them. If you're a hard core thrill-seeker, there's
a roller-coaster (called the "High Roller") and a tower
launcher (called the "Big Shot") on the roof of the Stratosphere
Tower, and bungee jumping at Circus
Circus.
If you plan to
go "downtown" do it at night so you can check out the Fremont Street Experience. The canopy over the Fremont Street pedestrian mall is the
giant "screen" several blocks long for a great, free light and
sound show with 2 million individual bulbs. Shows start at dusk and are
repeated until 11 pm Sunday thru Thursday and
midnight
Friday and Saturday.
Another neat
lighting display is at the south end of the Strip at night.
While not a "show", the intersection bounded by the MGM
Grand, New York New York, Excalibur,
and Tropicana is a sight to behold at night with all the buildings illuminated
in a rainbow of colors. This intersection has pedestrian bridges between
all four corners so it's easy to stroll over all four of them to take in
the sights.
Air Play
With acrobats,
aerialists, jugglers and singers, the Tropicana makes the most of the
space directly under its famous Tiffany glass ceiling with a free show six
times daily. More
info
Azure
With a
117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium as its stage, Azure provides
entertainment on a scale one can enjoy only in Las Vegas. More
info
Bonnie & Clyde Getaway Car
This display
at Primm Valley Resort & Casino not only includes the original car
that the infamous robber couple of the 1930s died in, but also the shirt
Clyde died in, old Barrow family photos and a few handmade items
manufactured by Clyde himself in prison. More
info
CBS Television City Research Center
Ever thought
you could do the job of a network executive, deciding which shows are put
on the air and which ones end up in the waste bin? The network jobs are
hard to come by, but you can weigh in on the decision-making process by
letting your opinions be known at the CBS Television City Research Center
at MGM Grand. More
info
Conservatory
at Bellagio
Crafted by a
team of 100 horticulturalists, the Bellagio's conservatory features
elegant, elaborate arrangements of plants and flowers in its bright, airy
atrium. More
info
Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Ethel M
Chocolates panders to the sweet tooth in all of us. Located seven miles
from the Strip, its free admission entices us to the factory, through
which many a visitor goes for a behind-the-scenes look at the candy-making
(and tasting) process. More
info
Exotic Cars
As soon as you
step into the Exotic Cars showroom, you feel it. Your heart begins to beat
a little faster, you start to feel warm, you're adrenaline kicks in. And
they haven't even started the engine. That's the kind of power these cars
have. More
info
Fountain shows at Caesars
No
civilization put on a greater spectacle than ancient Rome, and now you
have a chance to witness the glory for yourself at Caesars Palace's
fountain shows. More
info
Las Vegas Preview Studios
Take part in
the advertising and product testing of a wide array of products, including
movie trailers, television shows, slot machines and even food. Become a
part of the process and give your opinion on the latest products. More
info
Lion Habitat at MGM Grand
One look into
the MGM Grand's lion habitat and you'll be hooked. The majestic cats
command adoration whether they're chasing a large ball, licking their
immense paws or just lyin' around. More
info
Marjorie Barrick Museum
With displays
of Western culture, desert life and the history of ancient Mexico, the
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History is both educational and
vibrant. More
info
Masquerade Village at the Rio
It's Mardi
Gras Vegas-style at the Rio's Masquerade Village. Revelers are immersed in
the sights and sounds of the world's most famous carnival. More
info
M&M's
World
M&M's
World may be the most delicious attraction in Vegas. And judging by its
scores of visitors, M&M's World must be doing something right. More
info
Neon Museum
The open-air
museum was created by the city of Las Vegas to preserve these vital pieces
of Vegas history. More
info
Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati
A longtime fan
of the exquisite craftsmanship of Ferraris, Steve Wynn has created the
ultimate tribute to the Italian carmaker with the opening of Penske Wynn
Ferrari Maserati. More
info
Ron Lee's World of Clowns
This whimsical
look at the production of clown sculptures is a short drive from the Strip
in Henderson. More
info
Sunset Stampede
Take a
symphonic journey through the Wild West at Sam's Town. More
info
White Tiger
Habitat at the Mirage
Siegfried
& Roy's famous white tigers are living in style at the Mirage. The
sparkling, multimillion-dollar habitat offers visitors a free peek at the
majestic animals. More
info
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo
The Flamingo's
brilliant neon sign is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable on the
Strip. And visitors can take a closer look at the creatures who inspired
the bright display at the hotel-casino's very own wildlife habitat. More
info