Some nights in Las Vegas don't always go exactly to plan but there's plenty to do in Las Vegas that doesn't involve you doubling down or bluffing your way through a terrible hand. This list is full of shows, performances and exhibits - all of which cost nothing! So if you want to see another side of Las Vegas without lightening your wallet, check these out!
The Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel
3333 Blue Diamond Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 263-7777
Website: Silverton Casino & Hotel
Open daily, 24 hours. Daily fish feeding at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The mermaid show runs every half hour during the following times: Thursday, 2:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 7 p.m.
One of the best aquariums is in the middle of a desert. The stunning mermaids swimming in the tank with the fishes but The Aquarium is now known for the wedding in 2007: that happened in the tank itself!
The Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel3333 Blue Diamond Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 263-7777
Website: Silverton Casino & Hotel
Open daily, 24 hours. Daily fish feeding at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The mermaid show runs every half hour during the following times: Thursday, 2:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 7 p.m.
One of the best aquariums is in the middle of a desert. The stunning mermaids swimming in the tank with the fishes but The Aquarium is now known for the wedding in 2007: that happened in the tank itself!
CBS Television City Research Center at MGM Grand3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 646-7787
Website: MGM Grand
Open daily, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call for specific hours if you plan to come in the evening. Screenings run about every half-hour and last about an hour long.
Want to act like a network executive? This is your chance to kickback and watch a brand new television show and let CBS know if you think they should air it. The show you're shown could be anything from any of Viacom networks: that means CBS, MTV, or even Nickelodeon. After watching the show, a survey is taken and then you're entered into a contest to win a home-theater system.
Bellagio Conservatory3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 488-7111
Website: Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Open daily, 24 hours except during theme changes. Patrons must be 18 or a registered guest of the hotel.
The Conservatory has five different themes, each one corresponding with a different season: Holiday, Chinese New Year, Spring, Summer and Fall. New flowers are added every two weeks to keep the gardens stunning. In addition to the plants, they also have a wide variety of birds on display.
Fountains at Bellagio3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 488-7111
Website: Bellagio Fountains
Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - midnight. Saturday and Sunday, noon - midnight. The fountains run every half-hour until 7 p.m. and every 15 minutes after that until midnight. Fountains are occasionally closed during high winds.
What isn't there to say about the Bellagio Fountains? The show is legendary in its beauty and is a staple of Las Vegas. Make sure to check it out no matter where in the city you are staying.
Fremont Street Experience425 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 678-5777
Website: Fremont Street Experience
Viva Vision show times are every hour on the hour from 6 p.m. - midnight. Free concerts during the summer.
Larger than five football fields and ninety feet in the air, the Fremont Street Experience attracts 25,000 people a day. The ceiling is considered to be the largest display in the world. There are currently 15 different shows in rotation.
MGM Grand Lion Habitat3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 646-7787
Website: MGM Grand Lion Habitat
Open daily, 11 am 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm- 10 pm
MGM have over 30 lions, but they rotate the beasts regularly in the exhibit hence the hour break mid-day. Trainers also give presentations regularly but not with a set schedule. When not in the casino, the lions live outside the city in a ranch.
Show in the Sky inside the Rio3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(800) 752-9746
Website: Rio Masquerade Show in the Sky
Show plays every hour on the hour from 7 p.m. - midnight,Thursday through Sunday. Visitors can enjoy Latin music from 7 p.m. - midnight, Monday - Wednesday.
The show is free to view, but people can pay $13 to be part of the show, allowing them to ride on the float. Considered a live-action music video, Show in the Sky has three different shows, a Latin-flavor, pop hits and Hollywood glamour.
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