Free Things To Do In Las Vegas

Posted on January 10, 2008
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Vegas is known for it’s high rollers. However, not many people know there are many free things to do in Las Vegas.

In an effort to lure more tourist onto the gambling floor, many casinos have started offering elaborate shows free for the family. This is a win win situation for tourists and locals alike. The Casinos do this for several reasons. One reason is that it get’s you into their house and away from the casino across the street. The other is to get your money.

One of the great shows that is available free to families is the Fall of Atlantis Show at Caesar’s Palace. This show time is every hour on the hour. This particular show is a laser, water, and light show that features wonderful animatronics. The show’s platform is actually a salt-water aquarium. You can see divers feed the fish each day at 1:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. while another staff member is on hand to answer any questions you may have and explain a little about the facility. You can actually take a tour of the facility at 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Enjoy watching the gods as they entertain you for a change.

On Saturday afternoons, the Cambridge Community Center at 3900 Cambridge, Las Vegas, Nevada, offers a free movie and popcorn at 1:00. During the week, a different show is shown and children under 12 must bring an adult. You can check out which movie will be playing by checking out the posting on Friday.

A local favorite as well as a favorite with tourist is the free show at the Hawaiian Marketplace Island Performers. These performances take place throughout the day from 11:00 am until 10:30 pm.  The dances will remind you of the great island. See hula dancers, fire and knife dancers, musicians, lei makers, and animatronic birds. The Hawaiian Marketplace is modeled after the world famous Waikiki’s International Marketplace. You’ll find native island culture along with some great shopping at the Hawaiian Marketplace.

For the Elvis fan in all of us, catch Pete ”Big Elvis” Vallee from Monday through Friday with shows that take place at 3, 5 and 6:30 pm at Bill’s Gambling Hall and Casino. The admission for this show is free and he brings in quite a crowd with his vocal talent and heartfelt renditions of Elvis’ ballads.

M & M World should need no introduction. It is a wonderful place for kids and grown ups alike. Plus it’s free place to visit, grown-ups love FREE stuff! This museum is open Sunday through Thursday from 9 am until 11 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am until midnight. This really is a neat attraction to visit and is much more than initially meets the eye. Take a stroll, look around and make sure you see all there is to see or you just might miss something fantastic.

Another “Must See” when in Las Vegas is the Ethel M’s Chocolate Factory. The admission for this self-guided tour is free (yep, once again, we like free!) as is the first sample of their delicious chocolate. In addition to the chocolate factor is the Botanical Cactus Garden that is open from 8:30 until 7:00 daily. Another great thing to see on this particular tour is the Living Machine, which as waste-consuming ecologies that turns 32,000 gallons wastewater each day into water that is clean enough to use for irrigation purposes.

Check out the video below of Ethel M’s Chocolate Factory.

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The Marjorie Barrick Museum of History, which is located on the University of Nevada Las Vegas Campus. This museum is another place to go and visit while being entertained. Admission is Monday through Friday from 8:00 until 4:45 and on Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. Admission is free and the museum is closed on all state and federal holidays. While there, check out their display of ancient Mexico, it will really amaze you.

No matter what you are interested in, there are plenty of wonderful and interesting things to see and do when visiting or vacationing in Las Vegas. A Las Vegas vacation doesn’t have to break the bank and with these free tips, you should have enough to take back home or take to the casino’s (in which case, it may just break your bank :) )

You’ll likely find more free things to do in Las Vegas once you get there!

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