Five blocks of the historic Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) have been converted by The Fremont Street Experience into an impressive pedestrian-only entertainment district that is topped by the biggest video screen in the world.

The 1,375 feet long by 90 feet wide Viva Vision screen is hung 90 feet above the street below. Viva Vision offers audiovisual performances every night using a loud 600,000-watt sound system and about 50 million LED lights. The six to seven-minute featured shows air on the hour throughout the evening, and programming is available 24 hours a day (the last show is at 1 am). Huge music stars like Shakira, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, and others are included in performances, and music videos and performance videos are shown on the Viva Vision screen. The Fremont Street Experience offers three stages and an extensive schedule of free live music in addition to free light and video shows. Cool retro performers from the 1980s and 1990s are often featured in their free Downtown Rocks concert series (Starship, Molly Hatchet, Stone Temple Pilots, etc.)

The Fountains of Bellagio are a true aquatic extravaganza that goes well beyond just water shows. Every afternoon and evening, in the middle of the Bellagio resort's large lake, there is a free performance that lasts 15 or 30 minutes, depending on the time of day.

Over a distance of 1,000 feet, you will see more than 1,000 individual, computer-controlled fountains. The fountains move in time to the music and shoot water about 500 feet into the air while the light display dances across the lake and the music plays. For an excellent view, line up on the Strip's sidewalk next to the fence in front of the Bellagio. The trick is to wait until the show is over (the last four minutes), let the crowd leave, and then take a seat. You will need to wait 30 minutes until the next show if it is before 8 o'clock; if it is later, you will just need to wait 15 minutes.

The Hoover Dam, formerly known as the Boulder Dam, is situated on Highway 93 at the Arizona-Nevada border. Southeast of Las Vegas, it is 30 miles away. The Hoover Dam is approximately 90 years old.

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which is located just in front of the dam, should be your first stop. The bridge, which is the tallest concrete arch bridge in the world, was built so traffic would no longer have to drive across the top of the dam. If you don't mind walking across the canyon, there are parking lots on the Arizona side of the canyon that provide free parking (arrive early because it fills up quickly) if you're on a tight budget. On the Arizona side, there is a more convenient lot that is charged. You may walk across the bridge on a free walkway and enjoy stunning views of Hoover Dam.

In the heart of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is a free gallery and art museum. The Barrick Museum of Art's beginnings as a space museum connected with Nevada's Space Research Institute, replete with exhibits about space travel and moon rocks, is quite fascinating. It evolved into an art gallery throughout time, with a current emphasis on underserved artists and neglected communities.

They are dedicated to exhibiting work by people of overlooked communities, such as BIPOCs and LGBTQIA+ people. They also work to lower obstacles for visitors, hoping to invite the same underserved communities to the museum and become art enthusiasts. The free museum features four distinct gallery spaces with varying artist-focused or themed exhibitions. It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on all state and federal holidays.

The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is one of the iconic Vegas things to do on the Strip. The garden is a vast ecosystem with a variety of seasonal themes and plants, flowers, animals, insects, and water features.

You want to take a deep breath just by entering the garden. The entire setting is quite natural and serves as a beautiful contrast to Las Vegas' artificiality. The Horticulture and Engineering teams turn the 14,000 square-foot Botanical Gardens into a showcase of beautiful views, sounds, scents, and colors every season. There is a display for the Lunar New Year as well as displays for the seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the garden season, and this Asian holiday is reflected in the designs, display of plants, and style of the gardens. Cherry blossoms, new life, and a number of colors are all signs of spring.

Visit the Downtown Container Park near Fremont and South 7th for another fun activity in the newly renovated neighborhood of downtown Las Vegas. A large outdoor play area, performance venue, and shopping center were all constructed mainly out of recycled metal shipping containers.

A variety of free musical and other performances are given on several stages throughout the day and night at the Container Park. Outdoor movies, magic shows, and group activities are some other free entertainment options. There is a large lawn area with lounge chairs and free activities like giant checkers and giant LEGOs. The Downtown Container Park offers both adults and children a free, interactive play area in addition to unique dining and shopping options. The enormous Treehouse with its 33-foot curving slide, obstacle courses, and NEOS electronic play system is the highlight. In NEOS, the playground equipment has electronic sensors that allow it to interact with the players and with one another. It's like playing a huge physical video game.

The Arts Factory is located from the glitz of the Vegas Strip, where people reside in lofts and create art. The Arts Factory, a key part of DTLV, is a site that has developed into a center for this thriving urban art community. The Arts Factory has dozens of in-house manufacturers and artists, most of whom are on-site and there is no entry fee. You may visit each artist's studio and see them as they work.

You should attend First Friday, a free celebration of local art, music, and cuisine, if you're in Las Vegas on the first Friday of any month. The free monthly festival honors the creators, makers, and musicians of Las Vegas. The experience is enjoyable, and there are frequently complimentary food samples available. Check out Preview Thursday if you're in Las Vegas on the first Thursday of each month (6 pm–9 pm), when all the galleries in DTLV welcome guests and showcase new artwork and new exhibitions.

Large-scale entertainment area AREA 15 is located directly across I-15 from Las Vegas Strip. The parking lot seems to be a large warehouse when you first enter it, and it is surrounded by large pieces of public art.

This combination of an art gallery, performance theater, amusement park, and virtual reality arcade is open to the public and is housed in a large warehouse. You may explore the theatrically lit and created spaces, peruse all the art installations and parallel worlds, and see other players' virtual experiences on large displays all without having to pay for the rides, attractions, or virtual reality experiences. Your free AREA15 access permit must be reserved online or through their app. Prior to 10 o'clock, AREA 15 is open to everyone, and after 10 pm, it turns into a 21+ zone (with an admission charge).

A large-scale, specifically designed for the site work of public art, Seven Magic Mountains depicts the human presence in the desert. Everyone has free access to Seven Magic Mountains thanks to its location on and management in collaboration with the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The art installation was made by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone and has become quite well-known for posts on Instagram and TikTok. It may get very warm at Seven Magic Mountains during the summer when temperatures are frequently exceeding 100 degrees. You should bring lots of water, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat. Be on the watch for local wildlife, especially endangered species like the desert tortoise. Seven Magic Mountains is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

There is a tram that is free of charge and a monorail system in Las Vegas. Five of the city's big resorts are connected by the ARIA Express Tram, which is also a free way to go around the Strip. Use it to travel to nearby sights and events, or to eat or shop at such resorts.

The Park MGM Las Vegas (T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena), the Shops at Crystals (a great luxury mall), the Bellagio (fountains and botanical gardens), the Vdara Hotel & Spa at Aria (CityCenter), and ARIA are all connected by the free tram. The ARIA Express Tram runs on a raised track system, just like the monorail, thus there are no delays caused by traffic. The tram runs every day from 8 am to 9 pm, and on weekends and at special events, it runs until 2 am.