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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

 

 

 

 

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