Family Fun for Every Budget
Looking to make the most of your Las Vegas getaway? Here are some of our favorite ways to pack in the fun without breaking the bank.
Dive into the Magic
Start your Vegas adventure with something truly unforgettable—the Silverton Mermaid Show. Watch them swim alongside tropical fish and stingrays in a 117,000-gallon aquarium, dazzling kids and parents alike. The show runs Thursday through Sunday, and best of all, it’s completely free.
A Sweet Escape
Next, head to Hershey’s Chocolate World on the Strip—a two-story wonderland of cocoa creativity. Kids can customize chocolate bars and wrappers, star in their own Reese’s commercial, and send virtual kisses to friends. It’s free to explore—and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Lights, Music, and Motion
Cool down after your sugar rush with a stop at the Fountains of Bellagio®, where 1,200 dancing fountains spray in time to everything from pop hits to opera. Inside, the Bellagio® Conservatory & Botanical Gardens showcases a new floral masterpiece each season—and it’s free to enjoy.
Hidden Gems and High Scores
Feeling adventurous? Hunt down the Hidden Pizza Place at The Cosmopolitan™—no signs, just the delicious reward of the Strip’s best slices for about $3 each.
Then, light up at the Pinball Hall of Fame. This retro arcade houses more than 150 machines, from vintage classics to modern favorites like Batman and Guardians of the Galaxy. Admission is free, and games cost less than $1 to play.
Feathered Friends and Flamingos
Need a quiet break from the Strip? Visit the Flamingo® Wildlife Habitat, a lush four-acre oasis filled with exotic birds, turtles, fish, and waterfalls. Stop by between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a Keeper Talk and learn more about the wildlife that calls this tropical retreat home—all without spending a dime.
Color Outside the City
Take a short drive south to the stunning Seven Magic Mountains, an outdoor art installation featuring seven neon-painted boulder towers that soar 30 feet high. It’s fun, free, and the perfect desert backdrop for family photos.
Poolside Fun
Wrap up your day at Desert Club Resort’s Tiki Tide Pool, where the water’s cool and the atmosphere invites pure relaxation. Grab some towels, round up the kids, and end your day beneath swaying palm trees.
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