More Fantastic Vegas Freebies

More Fantastic Vegas Freebies
If you're looking for some great free things to do in Vegas, there are some amazing treats for you and the family awaiting. Many casinos in an effort to bring in more and more business are offering elaborate shows free for the family in an effort to bring more warm bodies into their casinos and out of their competitors. This is a win win situation for tourists and locals alike who are seeking entertainment that will leave a little money in their pockets to spend at the casinos (which is exactly what the casinos were hoping for).

One of the great shows that is available free to families is the Fall of Atlantis Show at Caesar's Palace. This particular show is a laser, water, and light show that features wonderful animatronics action. Also notice that the show's platform is actually a salt-water aquarium. You can see divers feed the fish each day at 1:15 and 5:15 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 each day. Enjoy watching the gods as they entertain you rather than us entertaining them.

The Cambridge Community Center offers a free movie and popcorn each Saturday at 1:00. Each week a different movie will be shown and children under 12 must bring an adult to keep them company. You can check out which movie will be playing by checking out the posting on Friday.
Another great Vegas freebie is daily performances of the Hawaiian Marketplace Island Performers. These performances take place throughout the day from 11:00 am until 10:30 pm and feature wonderful dances that will remind you of the island. See hula dancers, fire and knife dancers, musicians, lei makers, and animatronic birds. The performances are free and take place at the Hawaiian Marketplace.
For the Elvis fan in all of us you can see Pete Vallee perform as Big Elvis from Monday to Thursday with shows that take place at 3:00 and 5:00 pm at the Barbary Coast 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 and yummy place to visit. More importantly it is a free place to visit. 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.
For another sweet freebie, you really must make plans to visit Ethel M's Chocolate Factory. The admission for this self-guided tour is free as is the first sample, but who can eat just one chocolate? Be sure not to leave this tour empty handed, as you'll be kicking yourself once you get back to the room and have a craving for something sinfully sweet. 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.
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of History, which is located on the University of Nevada Las Vegas Campus, is another place to go and learn 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. This museum offers a great display of Western culture and the history of ancient Mexico.
No matter what your specific interests are there are plenty of wonderful things to see and do in Las Vegas that do not put a strain on the pocketbook at all.
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Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas

Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas

Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity is definitely one of those Las Vegas shows that is not for kids.  So leave them with family if you are able.  This is a show celebrating human sexuality.  The ushers have on t-shirts that make them look as though they are wearing nothing.  This is a better show if you sit farther away from the stage.  They have some ladies in a large glass container splashing around.  Some of the gymnastics and acrobatics are simply amazing.  The clowns still the show at times.  This one is shown at the New York New York Hotel.
 Cirque du Soleil's O is actually spelled as “eau” and is the French word for water.  This production employs a 1.5 million gallon pool where its characters perform amazing acrobatic feats in and around the pool.  This show includes much of the sensual music, humor, and stylistic repertoire of the original show.  This show is at the Bellagio.  There is also a gift shop at the Bellagio with souvenirs from the show.  These include masks, pottery and t-shirts.
 Cirque du Soleil's Mystere  began in Montreal as a circus show.  They show many wondrous feats of human agility and strength.  This production showcases one amazing feat after another using contortionists, acrobats, and some aerial tricks.  You can bring your children to this one, if for no other reason, to see the giant snail.  This one is shown at Treasure Island that is right next door to the Mirage.
 The showrooms for all three shows have state of the art music and sound systems.  The budget on these shows are astronomical as they have to pay for lighting, costumes, sets, and very high-tech special effects.  They are a wonder to watch and you will want to go back again.

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Best of the Best in Las Vegas

Best of the Best in Las Vegas

Ranking some of the many attractions in Las Vegas is quite hard to do.  But several sites have many different favorites.  Here are just a few to keep you busy.
 Best Non-Vegas Hotel:  THE Hotel at Mandelay Bay.
 Best Spa & Health Club:  The Venetian and the Mirage
 Best Luxury Resort:  The Palms Resort
 Best Pool:  The Venetian, The Mirage, and Mandelay Bay
 Best Architectural Hotel:  Caesar's Palace
 Best for Conventioners:  Las Vegas Hilton, The Venetian
 Best Hotel for Families:  MGM Grand, Circus Circus
 Best Bathroom:  The Venetian and THE Hotel at Mandelay Bay
 Best Views:  Stratosphere Tower (109th floor)
 Best Rooms:  Golden Nugget, MGM Grand, and The  Venetian
 Best Downtown Hotel:  Main Street Station and The Golden Nugget
 Best for 20-something age group and up:  Hard Rock and The Palms Resort
 Best place for the Indecisive crowd:  Ritz-Carlton and Green Valley Ranch
 Best Dining Experience:  The Venetian and Bellagio
Take these as suggestions for your next trip and check the places out.  You may find you like one more than the other and want to stay there.  Go on the web and see what each hotel has to offer.  See if they welcome children and pets.  See if the themes are within your tastes.  Call ahead to see if you can get any discounts on the rooms if you are going during the weekdays.  The weekends will always be a little more expensive.  Throughout scheduling the whole trip, please make sure you stay somewhere that you will be comfortable and don't feel out of place in.  This will lead to a great vacation experience and a more exciting time in Las Vegas.  So take out all the stops and plan an excellent vacation that will make all your friends jealous.


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