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Free Things to Do in Las Vegas
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

1. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

6.4
2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Hotel · 294 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Circus Circus Midway has a rotating cast of classic circus performers every hour from 11 a.m. - midnight, daily.

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

2. Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

8.6
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S (in the Flamingo Hotel & Casino), Las Vegas, NV
Zoo · 50 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Over 15 Acres of tropical gardens roam (flamingos, swans, cranes, penguins, etc., while schools of fish swim in the ponds. Every morning at 11 a.m., curators offer a free presentation.

The Mirage Volcano is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

3. The Mirage Volcano

3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Volcano · 89 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: A massive, 7.5 minute, explosive fire and water display visible from the strip nightly dusk - midnight.

Fall of Atlantis is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

4. Fall of Atlantis

7.2
The Forum Shops (3500 Las Vegas Blvd S), Las Vegas, NV
Arts and Entertainment · 11 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Aquarium full of colorful fish, sharks and stingrays. Fed at 3:15pm & 7:15pm daily. Every hour the statues on top come to life, complete with lights, fire and smoke.

Fountains of Bellagio is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

5. Fountains of Bellagio

9.5
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S (at Bellagio Hotel & Casino), Las Vegas, NV
Fountain · 521 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Choreographed water shooting as high as 460 feet, "dance" to a repertoire of music on an 8-acre strip-side lake. Every half-hour from 3-8pm (noon-8pm on weekends) then every 15 minutes until midnight.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

6. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

9.4
3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard (at Bellagio Hotel & Casino), Las Vegas, NV
Botanical Garden · 168 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Stunning conservatory full of trees, plants, flowers, gazebos, bridges, ponds, and water features. Great place to take a family photo!

Wynn - Lake of Dreams is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

7. Wynn - Lake of Dreams

7.9
98-2 Emerson Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Arts and Entertainment · 13 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Across from the Parasol Down bar. A nightly multimedia show combining music, lighting, special effects, animatronic puppetry, and more.

Silverton Mermaid Tank is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

8. Silverton Mermaid Tank

8.2
3333 Blue Diamond Rd (at Dean Martin Dr), Las Vegas, NV
Aquarium · 16 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Features 4,000 tropical fish (plus stingrays and sharks) in 117,000 gallons of salt water. Fish are fed daily at 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30pm. Mermaid show Th-Sun. every hour from 2:15 - 8:15pm.

Fremont Street Experience is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

9. Fremont Street Experience

9.0
425 Fremont St (btwn N Main St & Las Vegas Blvd), Las Vegas, NV
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Las Vegas · 466 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: A 4-block long 90-foot light/music show, live bands, street performers, celebrity impersonators, spray paint artists and more create this party atmosphere. Show every hour from dusk till midnight. Read more.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

10. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

9.6
1000 Scenic Dr (at NV-159), Las Vegas, NV
Nature Preserve · 167 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Numerous free hiking trails (some guided), workshops for children and teens.

Ethel M Chocolate Factory & Cactus Garden is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

11. Ethel M Chocolate Factory & Cactus Garden

7.8
2 Cactus Garden Dr (at Sunset Way), Henderson, NV
Chocolate Store · Green Valley North · 69 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: A self-guided tour behind glass watching as Ethel M Chocolate is made. Don't forget your free sample!

Cactus Garden is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

12. Cactus Garden

6.6
2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV
Garden · Green Valley North · 4 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Meander through the botanical gardens just outside of the Ethel M Chocolate Factory. Garden features 350 species of cacti, succulents, and desert plants. At Christmas the Garden is beautifully lit up!

Wetlands Park is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

13. Wetlands Park

8.8
7050 Wetlands Park Ln (at Broadbent St), Las Vegas, NV
Park · 16 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: A 130-acre preserve with 2 miles of paved walking trails and wildlife along the way.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

14. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

7.6
350 E. Galleria (Moser), Henderson, NV
Park · 4 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Features 9 ponds that serve as home to thousands of migratory waterfowl and numerous resident desert birds.

Aliante Nature Discovery Park is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

15. Aliante Nature Discovery Park

7.9
2627 Nature Park Dr (at Aliante Pkwy), North Las Vegas, NV
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: "Dino Park" features a duck pond w/waterfall, multiple jungle gyms, splash park zone, sand pits for digging and playing; beach volleyball court, picnic tables and huge grassy fields (all fenced in).

Town Square Playground is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

16. Town Square Playground

8.2
Las Vegas, NV
Playground · 8 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Features a pavilion, picnic area, bridge and water fountain. Check the link below for park events. Read more.

Town Square Playground is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

17. Town Square Playground

8.2
Las Vegas, NV
Playground · 8 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: 42-ft tall tree house, princess tower playhouse, pop-jet fountain, bakery café playhouse, hedge maze, merry-go-round, & children’s theatre. M - Th 10am-8:30pm, F & S 10am - 9:30pm & Sun. 11am - 7:30pm Read more.

The District at Green Valley Ranch is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

18. The District at Green Valley Ranch

8.7
2240 Village Walk Dr (at S Green Valley Pkwy), Henderson, NV
Shopping Plaza · Green Valley Ranch · 26 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Live music on Fri. & Sat. nights during the summer, movie nights and dog friendly. The shops are pricey but it has great atmosphere and for those wanting to go for a stroll, grab a bite, hang out.

First Fridays Art Walk is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

19. First Fridays Art Walk

8.0
1025 S 1st St, Las Vegas, NV
Street Fair · Arts District · 34 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: First Friday is part art and music festival, part street fair. Happens on the first Friday of every month from 6 - 11pm. If you've never been, check out their site for shuttle times and pickups. Read more.

Calico Basin Trail is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

20. Calico Basin Trail

9.0
Calico Basin Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: See the red and white sandstone cliffs, walk around the 1/2-mile round-trip boardwalk, then hike along a trail to a rock where they teach people to rock climb (highly entertaining at times).

Springs Preserve is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

21. Springs Preserve

9.3
333 S Valley View Blvd (at Meadows Ln), Las Vegas, NV
Park · 52 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: You can hike around the Springs Preserve without paying to go into the main part. There are 1.8 miles worth of trails split between 4 themes. Trails open 10am - dusk.

Sam's Town Las Vegas is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

22. Sam's Town Las Vegas

7.7
5111 Boulder Hwy (S Nellis Blvd & E Flamingo Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Casino · 57 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: Visit the 25,000-sq ft woodland atrium. Very relaxing with benches, a bridge and gazebo. A 10min. laser light and fountain show with babbling brooks and animatronic animals shows at 2, 6, 8, & 10pm.

Sirens Of TI is one of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas.

23. Sirens Of TI

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (3300 South Las Vegas Blvd.), Las Vegas, NV
Performing Arts Venue · 79 tips and reviews

Sherry W.Sherry Weaver Quinney: This strip-side performance (nightly: 5:30, 7, 8:30 & 10pm) combines acrobatics, pyrotechnics and drama atop battling pirate ships.