The Strip - Free things to do!

By JC -



  • Circus Circus 
    • Inside, they do some sort of acrobats/carnival shows. It's quite frequent!
  • Mirage
    • Volcano show at 7 and 8 PM everyday.  
  • Mandalay Bay
    • Aquarium "The Reef"
  • Flamingo
    • Flamingos and there seems to be a black swan (couldn't find it though) and there is a Koi pond too.

  • Bellagio
    • The fountain (it plays frequently)

    • The Conservatory
      • They change the decorations every season

  • Treasure Island
    • "Sirens" of the Treasure Island (unfortunately, cancelled)
  • Venetian
    • Music and Opera Singers at the St. Mark's Square (Streetmosphere Performance)


  • M&M
    • Free 3D Movie at the 3rd floor


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