The following must-see's are not only popular, many are also FREE!

Bellagio Fountains: This show is an incredible light and sound show, coupled with an amazing water fountain display. This takes place in front of the Bellagio Hotel, and is acceptable for all ages.

Gallery of Fine Art at the Bellagio: Located in the heart of the Bellagio you'll find the Gallery of Fine Art. Stop by and visit the current exhibits to see artworks from museums as well as private collections. Definitely a "must-see" in Las Vegas for art enthusiasts.

Eiffel Tower Replica: The view from this vantage point is amazing and you can even have dinner in the tower’s restaurant. Take a virtual tour at the base of the Paris Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Space Flights: The zero gravity Las Vegas experience is now available for those who want to feel weightless. A specially designed Boeing 727 will perform effects of a real space flight including flying smaller parabolas that recreate lunar gravity.

The Volcano Eruption at the Mirage Hotel: Among the many Las Vegas things to do on the strip, starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 11:30 pm, you can go to the Mirage and witness the eruption of the Volcano. This occurs once every 15 minutes.

The Fremont Street Experience: This show is perhaps one of the most energetic of the free things to do in Las Vegas. Taking up a large portion of Fremont Street and using some of the largest screens in the world, this show is good fun and entertainment for individuals of all ages.

Sirens of Treasure Island Battleship Show: These shows run every 90 minutes starting at 4:00 pm and ending at 11:30 pm at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. These live shows are most suitable for individuals 18 years and up.

Largest Golden Nugget: In Downtown Vegas, you can see the largest golden nugget in the world at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel. Open 24 hours a day.

Gondola Ride at the Venetian: Experience a little bit of Italy right in Las Vegas. Ride through the Grand Canal in an authentic Venetian gondola as you go under the bridges, pass by the cafes and more. Your gondolier even serenades you with a song to make the experience that more romantic.

Imperial Palace Auto Collections: Home to one of the world's largest and finest collections of antique, classic, muscle and special-interest cars, the Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace is not to be missed! For the car enthusiasts, this is heaven. Cars are available to look at and, if your pockets are deep enough, to purchase as well.

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay: Here you will come face-to-face with some of the earth's most fascinating creatures in North America's only predator-based aquarium and exhibit. See sharks of all kinds, along with sawfish, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha, moon jellies and the rare golden crocodiles. In all, there are over 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater.

Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage: Experience an exotic, enchanting and wondrous world at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat and come face to face with white lions, white tigers, panthers, leopards, and their family of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.

Showcase Mall: The family friendly, multilevel mall is just a hop, skip and a jump from the MGM Grand, and combines great shopping, good eating, fun and games. The highlight of Showcase Mall is the M&M's world which offers plenty of chocolate fun. You should also check out GameWorks, the World of Coca-Cola and the Grand Canyon Experience while you're there.

Thrill Rides at the Stratosphere: If you're looking for a big thrill, you should add the rides at the Stratosphere Hotel on your things to do list. With names like Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity - The Ride, you should beware these rides are not for the faint of heart!

No Matter What...Make Time to Visit the Strip: This is the heart of Las Vegas. All along the Strip, you will find shows, activities and amazing sights that make just taking the time to leisurely stroll the Las Vegas Strip well worth the effort.

Excerpts from www.destination360.com