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Sin City isn’t just for high rollers.

You just have to know where to go.

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Here’s our list of the best free things to do in Las Vegas.

Catch the Fountains of Bellagio water show.

Stop by the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

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You’ll find it near the bottom of the Strip, just outside Harry Reid International Airport.

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Watch the light show at the Fremont Street Experience.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign

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There’s also free live music each night beginning at 6 p.m.

Peruse fine art at Aria.

The fullAria Fine Art Collectionincludes 23 works by artists like Maya Lin, Nancy Rubins, and Masatoshi Izumi.

Explore shopping malls designed to look like Rome and Venice.

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In Las Vegas, even the shopping malls are over-the-top spectacles.

AtThe Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, visitors will find high-end stores in an incredible, Roman-inspired setting.

you’re free to catch it once an hour between noon and 8 p.m. from Thursday to Monday.

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Snap a photo or two of the gondolas going by as you window-shop ‘til you drop.

See the floral displays at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

Spring, summer, fall, and winter also bring extravagant themed displays.

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Gawk at the Hand of Faith golden nugget.

But it’s possible for you to take a peek at it for free.

Snap a photo of the Seven Magic Mountains.

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You have likely seen these colorful stacks of boulders all over Instagram.

Tour the Ethel M Chocolates Factory.

Stroll down the Linq Promenade.

Seven Magic Mountains artist Ugo Rondinone Las Vegas Nevada

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There’s a fun light show and live music most nights, too, all free of charge.

Browse in converted shipping containers.

Spend a day lounging by the pool.

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Geek out at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop.

Pawn Starsfans, rejoice!

On Saturdays around noon, you might find Mark Hall Patton and Antwaun Austin around for meet-and-greets, too.

Aerial of the Oasis Pool at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas

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Fawn over flamingos in a wildlife habitat.

Check out the Shelby Heritage Center’s classic cars.

Head to theShelby Heritage Centerto view a collection of more than 25 cars.

Flamingos in the wildlife habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

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Watch impressive circus acts at the Carnival Midway.

The free shows begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 11:30 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

Visit two of Las Vegas’ best local art centers.

Circus acts at the Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

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It’s free to roam and you might even have a chat with one of the local artists.

Spot marine life and mermaids at an aquarium.

The Venetian also offers craps lessons Monday to Friday at 11 a.m.

Mermaids at the Silverton Casino Aquarium in Las Vegas

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