Las Vegas Freebies - They Do Exist!

Things to do in Las Vegas that are absolutely FREE!Thursday from 9 am until 11 pm and Friday and
You can find them inside the Casinos and on theSaturday from 9 am until midnight. This really is a
Strip, as well as all around the town. There are manyneat attraction to visit and is much more than initially
Family oriented shows that are enjoyed by youngmeets the eye. Take a stroll, look around and make
and old alike. If you ask the "locals",sure you see all there is to see or you just might
they'll tell you where to find the best shows! But I'mmiss something fantastic.
here to do the same thing. So, hang on, here we go...Can you believe: four floors of retail space devoted
But, there are many great freebies outside of theto our favorite chocolate-covered candies? It just
Casinos too!doesn't get much better than that! Located in the
One of the great shows that is available free toShowcase Mall, the mouth-watering exhibit features
families is the Fall of Atlantis Show at Caesars Palace,Red, Yellow and the rest of the brightly colored gang
located in the Forum Shops, next to Theon everything from T-shirts and golf-club covers to
Cheesecake Factory. This particular show is a laser,calculators and martini glasses.
water, and light show that features wonderfulThe attraction features a 3-D movie theater, the
animatronics action. Also notice that the show'sfilms rotate and viewers are rewarded with a
platform is actually a salt-water aquarium. You cansurprise treat as they exit. There also is a wall of
see divers feed the fish each day at 1:15 and 5:15M&M's, displaying the sweet treat in nearly
while another staff member is on hand to answerevery color imaginable, from aqua green to gold. But
any questions you may have about the show andperhaps the most exciting exhibit in the attraction is
the facility. You can actually take a tour of the facilitythe M&M Racing Team area. The exhibit is
at 3:15 each day. Enjoy watching the gods as theycentered on a replica of #38, the M&M's
entertain you rather than us entertaining them. Atsponsored race car driven by Elliott Sadler in the
the west end of the mall is the Festival FountainNASCAR Nextel Cup Series.
show, featuring an animatronic discussion betweenFor another sweet freebie, you really must make
Bacchus, Venus, Apollo and Pluto as well as a laserplans to visit Ethel M's Chocolate Factory. The
light show.admission for this self-guided tour is free as is the
The Cambridge Community Center offers a freefirst sample, but who can eat just one chocolate? Be
movie with popcorn each Saturday at 1:00. Eachsure not to leave this tour empty handed, as you'll be
week a different movie will be shown and childrenkicking yourself once you get back to the room and
under 12 must bring an adult to keep them company.have a craving for something sinfully sweet. In
You can check out which movie will be playing byaddition to the chocolate factor is the Botanical
checking out the posting on Friday.Cactus Garden that is open from 8:30 until 7:00 daily.
Another great Las Vegas freebie is dailyAnother great thing to see on this particular tour is
performances by the Hawaiian Marketplace Islandthe Living Machine, which has waste-consuming
Performers. These performances take placeecologies that turns 32,000 gallons wastewater each
throughout the day from 11:00 am until 10:30 pm andday into water that is clean enough to use for
feature wonderful dances that will remind you of theirrigation purposes.
islands. See hula dancers, fire and knife dancers,The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History,
musicians, lei makers, and animatronic birds. Thewhich is located on the University of Nevada Las
performances take place at the HawaiianVegas Campus, is another place to go and learn while
Marketplace, and they too are Free. The market isbeing entertained. Admission is Monday through Friday
made up of several stand-alone cart vendorsfrom 8:00 until 4:45 and on Saturday from 10:00 until
surrounding nine anchor stores that offer a variety of2:00. Admission is free and the museum is closed on
clothing, gifts and souvenirs. The market is coveredall state and federal holidays. This museum offers a
by an awning, which helps to keep things a bit cooler.great display of Western culture and the history of
I know you're an Elvis fan, so be sure to see Peteancient Mexico.
Vallee perform as Big Elvis. This show is free, and theWhere else in Las Vegas can you learn about the
crowds get huge as his reputation for vocal talent isnative cultures of the southwest United States and
matched by his heartfelt renditions of Elvis' ballads. Aview Navajo weaving, jewelry and basketry; Hopi
collector of Elvis memorabilia, Pete admires hiskachinas, basketry and pottery; and Southern Paiute
namesake and tries to stay true to the King'sbasketry and archaeological objects without paying
persona as a man who loved and was loved by hisadmission?
fans, and maintained a sense of loyalty to them.Is there another museum in Las Vegas where you
When Pete sings, his fans come alive and the partycan view a comprehensive collection of objects
begins.representing nearly every culture of Pre-Columbian
Pete's repertoire includes an abundance of Elvis tunes,Latin America? And where else might one see a
as well as Louis Armstrong, some country, gospelcohesive collection of Guatemalan costumes and an
and other favorites. He is currently appearing at theextensive collection of Mexican masks and then
Barbary Coast on "the Strip" Tuesdaywander to view reptiles native to our region, all for
through Friday from 3 - 6 pm.free?
M&M's World uses ingenuity and a whole lot ofNo matter what your specific interests are there are
sugar to make an impression on Las Vegas. It's aplenty of wonderful things to see and do in Las
sweet place to visit. More importantly it is a freeVegas that do not put a strain on the pocketbook at
place to visit. This museum is open Sunday throughall.