Las Vegas can be quite expensive between the cost of a hotel, the price of food, the attractions and then, of course, the slots. You do not go to Vegas and not try the slots at least once, after all.
What many don’t know though is that there is tons of free stuff to do. And if you don’t want to stay in the city, there are also different free, or low-cost, activities you can do outside the city.
Also, shopping may not be free, but you can go into the shopping malls and see some free entertainment as well.
Here is a list of 20 different things that people can do who are planning or would like to visit Vegas one day and are on a budget.
20 Visit Where "Pawn Stars" Was Filmed
For those who don’t know what Pawn Stars is, it’s a reality television show that airs on the History Channel about a family-run pawnshop.
Las Vegas visitors can go to the site where the show is filmed and see some of the artifacts that customers brought in on the show.
19 Tour The Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Want to take a self-guided tour around a chocolate factory that produces different truffles, cremes, peanut brittle and other yummy treats?
Well, take a stroll through the Ethel Chocolate Factory, free of charge. Depending on what time the guests arrive, they can even watch all the delectable sweets being made.
18 Watch The World's Largest Television On Fremont Street
Most people who visit Las Vegas love to visit Fremont Street due to the giant 1,400-foot-long television that stretches across the canopy.
During the day, it's bustling with tourists who are shopping at all the different shops and venues. At night though, it comes alive with different lights, sounds, and videos that play on the TV.
17 See The Flamingos At The Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
On the strip, is a small island of greenery that seems completely out of place. This is called the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat.
This habitat is home to flamingos, but visitors can also spot swans, ducks, koi fish, turtles and even two pelicans that the facility rescued.
16 Walk The Las Vegas Strip
The part of Las Vegas that runs between Russell and Sahara is known as the Las Vegas Strip.
It’s over four miles of hotels, casinos, gift shops and more that tourists can visit. There is so much that visitors can experience for free, and lots of spots to take some great selfies.
15 Walk The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
To relieve congestion over the Hoover Dam, the city built Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, giving travelers a whole new view of the Dam.
For free, travelers can park and get a better view by walking across the bridge. There is even some information posted here about its history.
14 Watch Circus Performers At The Carnival Midway
At the end of the Strip, there is a resort called the Circus Circus.
Throughout the entire day, circus performers such as trapeze artists, aerial acrobats, and even some clowns, will take the Carnival Midway stage twice an hour and put on a free show for visitors.
13 Visit The Bellagio's Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens was the first-ever conservatory to be built in Las Vegas.
Each season and holiday brings new and exciting changes to the conservatory. From the rare flowers to the tall trees, everything is decorated to wow visitors.
12 Sample Wine At Esther's Kitchen
Esther’s Kitchen requires visitors to spend money, but there is a free perk for doing it.
For those who come in to have one of the best meals they will eat while visiting Vegas, they get to try any wine on the list for free at the bar.
11 See The Streetmospheres At The Grand Canal Shoppes
The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian is a recreation of St. Mark’s square in Italy.
While there, visitors will be able to visit amazing shops and restaurants and even see a street performance done by the Streetmospheres, a group of singers and performers.
10 Take A Hike At The Red Rock Canyon
When most people think of Las Vegas, they think of lights, slot machines, amazing performances, and large crowds of people.
There is more though to Vegas than all that.
For those who want to escape the craziness of the city, head to Red Rock Canyon and go on an amazing hike.
9 See The Lights At The Fremont Street Experience
The Fremont Street Experience is loaded with street performers, impersonators, and artists that visitors can see for free. The main thing it’s known for though is its overhead light show.
There is so much to experience, including a zipline that zips riders under the canopy and over the heads of people walking the street, that it’s basically an adult carnival.
8 Step Into Little Italy At St. Mark's Square
Between the Venetian and the Palazzo is the heart of the Grand Canal Shoppes, St. Mark’s Square.
This part of Vegas was modeled to look exactly like the Renaissance era of Venice, Italy. There are street performers, gondola rides, and beautiful historical architecture that will make visitors feel as if they were in Italy.
7 Visit The Fascinating Seven Magic Mountains
The Seven Magic Mountains art exhibit consists of seven 35-foot high towers of multi-colored boulders.
Created by the talented artist Ugo Rondinone, the art exhibit is located in the desert east of 115 and is free to the public, at least until it ends in 2021.
6 Watch The Mermaids At Silverton Aquarium
Inside the Silverton casino is a 117,000-gallon aquarium that is full of thousands of tropical fish, stingrays, sharks, and even some mermaids.
There are feeding shows set up throughout the day that are overseen by real marine biologists, who are also there to answer any questions that the audience might have.
5 Watch The Mirage Volcano Erupt
The Mirage Volcano is one sight that every person visiting Las Vegas for the first time needs to see.
The Volcano erupts three times a day with spewing flames and red-hot lava. It truly is a sight to see when the mountain and the lagoon surrounding it come to life as if a real volcano is erupting in the middle of Las Vegas.
4 Groove With Big Elvis At Harrah's Piano Bar
Want to listen to some free music and see one of Vegas’ iconic figures?
Well, head down to the Piano Bar on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights between 2pm and 6pm and watch Big Elvis perform some iconic Elvis hits.
3 Visit The Fountains Of Bellagio
The Fountain of Bellagio is one of Las Vegas’ most iconic free tourist attractions.
The fountain features jets of water that shoot hundreds of feet into the air in an entrancing rhythm. It’s an art and it's all choreographed to popular music.
2 Witness The Fall Of Atlantis At Caesars Palace
All throughout the day, the animatronic show “The Fall of Atlantis” plays at the Forum Shops at Caesars.
While the quality of the animatronics is something one would find at Chuck E. Cheese’s, the mixture of flames, fountains and giant winged dragons make up for the gaudy electronics.
1 See The Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
No one can go to Las Vegas without visiting the iconic Las Vegas Sign that was designed by Betty Willis in 1959.
Once located on the outskirts of town, the historical landmark is now surrounded by hotels and even has its own parking lot for the millions of visitors who visit Las Vegas each year.