The Las Vegas Strip offers plenty of opportunity to spend your money, but it also includes activities for the budget conscious. Some of these attractions are absolutely free. The fountains outside of the Bellagio are choreographed to music and the fountain shows run several times a day.
After dark, the simulated volcano at the Mirage "erupts" throughout the evening. TI, sometimes referred to as Treasure Island, on the Strip features a live pirate and siren adventure show several times each night, as long as it's not raining or windy.
Located in downtown Las Vegas, the Fremont Street Experience features a light show every night. Each hour you can watch thousands of lights light up a canopy over the walkway along Fremont Street. These lights are choreographed to music and form digital images, ranging from cartoon characters to politicians.
There are also live performers along Fremont Street in the evenings. Be careful to remain on Fremont Street as the surrounding neighborhoods can be dangerous at night.
If you are going to gamble in Las Vegas, you need to know what you are doing. Instead of learning while playing with real money, ask the casino where you wish to gamble if it offers free lessons on different games. These are most frequently offered during the morning and early afternoon hours, when the gaming floor is less crowded.
Some poker rooms such as Excalibur have classes for beginning poker player to teach them how to play and the ethics at poker tables in casinos.
If you were a pinball wizard when you were a child, or want to introduce your friends or children to the game, the Pinball Hall of Fame is located in Las Vegas. This isn't just a museum; it's also a place for you to play. There are hundreds of pinball tables in the museum with which you can play. The cost of each game ranges from 25 to 50 cents, much cheaper than some of the more modern video games.
