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Five Free Things

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Old Vegas…

Long gone are the days of 25 cent poker and $2.99 steak dinners.

I really miss the old Vegas strip.

Now, vacationing in Sin City, comes with a price tag.  Hotels, dining out, bar tabs, activities and even souvenirs are over-priced.  Never fear, however, there are still many cool things that are absolutely free!

On my past trip to Las Vegas, I spent a few hours checking out a few to share.

The Dancing Fountains of the Bellagio.  Beautiful to see both day and night, the fountains have been a huge hit since their introduction in 1998.  The shows are set within an eight acre lake against a backdrop designed to resemble the Lake Como town, Bellagio.  Each display is synchronized to a variety of music and can be quite the romantic activity during the evening when lighting elements enhance the spectacle.

Watch a Thunderstorm!  Downpours do not happen very often in the desert.  If you get a hankering for a rainstorm, however, head on over to Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops.  Take a break during your shopping spree, and watch the spectacle which features thunder, lightening, fog and pouring rain.

Check out the Wildlife.  Only at the Flamingo Hilton can you observe exotic birds, fish and turtles on the hotel’s lush 10 acres.  The stars of the attraction, however, are the flock of Chilean flamingos which reside on a small island surrounded by sparkling waterfalls and foliage.  Go ahead, take a walk on the wild side!

Hail Caesar!  After posing near the Fountain of the Gods in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace and checking out the amazing interiors of this complex (inside and out), head on over to the Fall of Atlantis show.  The animatronic display of fire, water and nine foot tall talking statues always draws a large crowd, so be sure to get their early for a good spot.  Though you can’t always understand the story line due to less than perfect sound, here is the gist of the story…King Atlas has to name a successor to his throne and his two children are feuding for the rights.

 

Stand Near An Erupting Volcano.  But won’t there be lava?  Not at the Mirage Hotel and Casino.  The nightly show draws large crowds and “erupts” to a soundtrack from Mickey Hart (The Grateful Dead) and Indian performer, Zakir Hussai.

There are so many things to do in Las Vegas!  Emptying your wallet shouldn’t be one of them!

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Bellagio Fountains

  • https://www.bellagio.com/en/entertainment/fountains-of-bellagio.html
  • Address:  Bellagio Hotel, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Show schedule:  Monday through Friday, every 30 minutes from 1500 to 2000
    and every 15 minutes from 2000 to midnight.  Saturday and Holidays, every 30 minutes from noon to 2000 and every 15 minutes from 2000 to midnight.  Sunday, every 30 minutes from 1100 to 1900 and every 15 minutes from 1900 to midnight.  Shows may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and high winds.

Rainstorm Show

Flamingo Hilton Wildlife Exhibit

Fall of Atlantis

Mirage Volcano