Free things to do in Las Vegas

Free fountain shows at the Bellagio, volcanoes at the Mirage, sphere at night.

Sandstone cliffs and a 13-mile scenic drive 20 minutes from the Strip.

150 acres of riparian habitat and birding trails — where locals escape the neon entirely.

Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.

Lace up at a city rink — date-night classic and the easiest winter family outing.

Day-pass bouldering with shoe rental — great solo workout or first-date conversation starter.

Old-Vegas pedestrian canopy with free concerts and zip-lines.

Intimate craft cocktail bar with a garden patio, beloved by locals seeking a Strip-free night out.

Flights, board games and food trucks parked out front — laid-back friends hang.

Engineering marvel and Lake Mead 45 minutes east.

Psychedelic immersive supermarket art installation — baffling and thrilling for all ages.

Hundreds of real vintage pinball machines — a cheap, joyful afternoon for kids and nostalgic adults.

Low-stakes 18 holes — perfect date, family outing or chill friend hang on a warm evening.

Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

Slide down on an inner tube, ride the lift back — silly fun with kids or friends.

Two frames in, nobody's bored — easy plan with friends, family or a casual date.

Hundreds of games, coffee and snacks — equally great solo, on a date or in a group.

Coached lanes, leagues most nights — go-to group activity when everyone's bored.

Open jump, dodgeball courts and foam pits — chaotic kid energy or unironic adult fun.

Free-roam VR rooms — works for friend groups, parties or rainy-day plans.

Soak, steam and reset — book solo, with a friend, or as a couples thing.

Walkable block of galleries, murals and independent studios — the city's real creative neighborhood.

Two-hour guided walk through history, food or street art — great solo intro to a city.

Indie food and retail market in repurposed shipping containers — a local hangout free of casino energy.