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Go-Gamble Guide to Casino Comps
Comps for Everybody
Free shows and extravaganzas in
Las Vegas are really comps for everybody, even children. The best things in life
sometimes are free. At least in Las Vegas, some of the best shows and
attractions can be enjoyed gratis. Enjoy these free shows, presented in no
particular order.
The Fremont Street Experience tops most lists as one of the premier free
attractions in Las Vegas. Planned as a way to attract people and spruce up
downtown at the same time, it is certainly a unique attraction. The Experience
is a huge, themed sound and light show that takes place on a canopy covering the
pedestrian mall on Fremont Street, downtown Las Vegas. Shows take place on the
hour every night from 8pm until midnight. Take in this show. Where else can you
get a free light show that runs four city blocks, surrounded by casinos?
In a city of superlatives, the Rio is, certainly, one of the best. Their
Masquerade Village gives visitors an excellent free taste of a Las Vegas show.
The show consists of dancers, musicians, and aerialists who perform on or above
the stage daily. Wednesday is dark. The Masquerade Village makes the Rio a must
see free Las Vegas attraction.
The pirate battle at the front entrance to Treasure Island is a long time Las
Vegas favorite. Watch the Royal Navy battle the pirates of Buccaneer Bay right
on the Vegas strip. Shows run daily at 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm, 8:30pm, 10pm, and
11:30pm. Another Las Vegas must see, and the price is certainly right. If you
want a great seat, go to the lounge located in the casino just on the Buccaneer
Bay shoreline. You can get a ringside table for the price of a few cokes and a
order of fries. Get there about an hour before showtime, unfortunately children
are barred.
The Mirage has two great free attractions. First is the volcano that erupts
periodically to light up the night sky. The other attraction is the rare white
tiger habitat. These are among the rarest animals in the world and the only
place you can see them is in Las Vegas. Without these free attractions the
Mirage itself would certainly rank as a free 'must see'. In many ways this was
the resort that started the present themed building frenzy on the strip.
While you are at the Center Strip, stroll over to Caesars Palace and visit the
Forum Shops. The exclusive specialty shops of Rodeo Drive, Paris and Milan have
been transplanted to Las Vegas. No bargains here but the window shopping is
free. Check Caesars out while you are there, it is the original high roller
paradise.
Sports fan will enjoy the Las Vegas Club Sports Hall of Fame. This attraction
exhibits the largest private collection of sports memorabilia in the world.
Located at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Spring Mountain Road (across from
the Venetian) the Fashion Show Mall is THE upscale mall in town. Neiman Marcus,
Saks, and their elegant cousins stand ready to accept any of your money the
casinos didn't get.
Now that you've checked out the expensive stuff, drive south down the strip to
the Beltz Outlet Mall. This is billed as the largest outlet mall in the world
and, if you get tired of the excesses of Las Vegas gambling, you could certainly
spend a day here enjoying the excesses of Las Vegas consumerism. 140 stores at
this mall are open for your shopping pleasure seven days a week.
Away from the strip Sam's Town presents a daily "Sunset Stampede" sound and
laser show. Like most light shows, this Boulder Strip attraction is best viewed
at night. Sam's Town gives patrons good value for their money, a coupon clipper
should go here anyway.
New York New York is a city-themed Las Vegas landmark, and pacesetter. The
famous Manhattan skyline is reproduced (reduced size of course) as are the
Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the harbor, the Coney Island
rollercoaster, and many other landmarks. The New York theme is extended to such
features as the New York Slot Exchange. This casino proves you can do New York
in a day.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself in Venice in the 16th century; the
commercial and cultural center of the world at that time. Imagine strolling
entertainers, the world's best artisans selling their wares along the canal, and
a casino. Well, wonder no more. The Venetian is another entry into the bigger,
better Las Vegas sweepstakes. This themed resort includes a Grand Canal, St.
Mark's Square, gondolas, and replicas Venetian landmarks such as the Doge's
Palace, the Rialto Bridge, the Ca D'Oro and the Campanile Tower. Anytime you get
a chance to look at something that cost $1.5 Billion to build (and isn't a
government project), take a look. An absolute Las Vegas 'must see'.
Mandalay Bay is a new (1999 opening) casino still searching for its niche. Some
of its features are: an 11 acre water park with beach and a wave pool, a Four
Season's Hotel contained within the main hotel, and the obligatory numerous bars
and restaurants. Las Vegas newest is free for gawkers.
Everybody raves about Bellagio. Steve Wynn's mega-resort is another $1.6 billion
playground you can, and should, see for free. Would you spend $10 million for a
chandelier and then put it in a casino. Well, that's what they did here in a
resort themed after an Italian village on Lake Como. A five story conservatory,
upscale shopping arcade, a 10 acre lake, and much more to see in this "must
see". Don't bother to bring your kids unless they are registered guests, they
won't let them inside.
The Imperial Palace auto collection is nominally a for pay attraction but you
should be able to get tickets through their slot club. If not, you can usually
promote a coupon or, sometimes the hotel gives away coupons out front. This is
one of the best private classic auto collections in the United States.
The Tropicana houses a gambling museum that traces the development of gambling
in Nevada from its earliest days. Once again, this is nominally a for pay
proposition but you can usually get free passes at the casino.
This is not a free show, but if you work it right, you can get it for free and
it's a Vegas 'must see' anyway. The Stratosphere Tower really does tower above
Las Vegas and gives an unsurpassed view of the valley. It's usual cost is $6,
but, bartenders and other personnel are empowered to give you a VIP card that
includes a free pass for two to the tower. Stop by the bar, play some video
poker, buy a drink, give them a tip, and ask for a VIP pass to the tower. Once
there, you can get another pass for a return trip by purchasing a drink at the
Top of the World Bar on the 106th floor.
Paris Casino has become another free Las Vegas 'must see'. You have to be
impressed by the exterior architecture, and the attention to detail that
permeates this venue. I was particularly impressed by the faux Eiffel tower that
rises from the floor of the casino, the Parisien style cobblestone lined
shopping/restaurant area, and the staff uniforms. Magnifique!
The MGM Grand is also a free 'must see'. It is the biggest casino hotel in the
world and there is always a lounge act rocking and rolling in the main casino
just off the entrance from Las Vegas Boulevard. Check out the free show.
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