What to do on the Strip at a glance
The list is a selection, not a ranking. Entries 1 to 4 are free sights on the boulevard. Entries 5 to 8 are views and rides, from the Sphere to a night helicopter flight. Entries 9 to 12 are the four Cirque shows. Entries 13 and 14 are a gondola and an aquarium, and entry 15 is a detour to Downtown.
Prices are for adults in 2026 and can change. Showtimes follow a weekly pattern with a few dark days, so check the date you want before you plan around it. Distances on the Strip are bigger than they look, and the getting around page explains the Monorail and the bus.
Free sights (1 to 4)
Four stops that cost nothing, with a few limits.
1. Watch the Bellagio fountains
The outdoor show is free. From Monday to Friday it runs every 30 minutes from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight. On weekends and holidays it starts at noon. Weather can cancel a show, and no particular music or view is promised.
Free things →2. Walk through the Bellagio Conservatory
The garden under the glass roof is free to visit and changes with the seasons. The Harvest display runs to 7 November 2026, Holiday from 14 November 2026 to 2 January 2027 and Lunar New Year from 9 January to 6 March 2027. The garden closes briefly between exhibitions, including 3 to 8 January 2027. Garden-table dining is a separate, paid product.
Gardens and hours →3. Visit the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
A small garden with flamingos, waterfowl, turtles and fish. It is free, needs no ticket and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a keeper talk at 10 a.m. The garden is smoke-free. Check the current hours before you go.
Free things →4. Take a photo at the Welcome sign
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign stands at the southern end of the boulevard. Photos are free, and there is a small free parking area in the median. The Deuce bus lists the sign as a stop. It is not a staffed attraction and needs no reservation.
Getting there →Our picks: things to do on the Strip
The observation wheel, an open-top bus ride at night and a guided walk downtown.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Open-top bus night tour of the Strip
Two hours in an open-top double-decker with a digital audio guide and earbuds.
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Fremont Street walking tour
A guided walk of 2 to 2.5 hours with a local guide and a wireless headset. Visits inside venues are not included, with a few exceptions named on the tour page.
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High Roller observation wheel ticket
One ride on the observation wheel; the three days are the window in which the ticket is valid. Souvenirs and photos are extra.
Check availability →Las Vegas tours and shows
Night helicopter flights, Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon day trips, shows and more, with live prices and availability.
Views and rides (5 to 8)
Paid highlights where you look at the Strip from a different angle.
5. See a film at the Sphere
The inside program is ticketed. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is on sale for 2026, with several showings a day. Seats can include vibration, flashes and loud sound, depending on the event. The outside of the building can be seen from public areas without a ticket.
Sphere guide →6. Ride the High Roller
The wheel is 550 ft high. One turn takes about 30 minutes, and the whole visit about 1 hour including boarding. The operator's sales page lists daytime tickets from $22 and anytime tickets from $32, and resellers can show higher prices with fees. Compare the final price at checkout.
High Roller guide →7. Try Fly LINQ
This is a zipline along the LINQ Promenade. A ticket covers one ride and cannot be transferred or refunded. Operating hours depend on the day, so check the current timetable and the rules for age and weight before you go.
8. Fly over the Strip at night
One operator lists a flight of 10 to 12 minutes from $139 per person, with up to 6 guests, and another lists 10 to 15 minutes. The check-in and the transfer to the terminal take extra time. A window seat cannot be promised.
Helicopter flights →Cirque shows (9 to 12)
Four productions that each last 90 minutes without an intermission.
9. See O at the Bellagio
A water and acrobatics show with performances Wednesday to Sunday at 6:30 and 9 p.m. It is dark on Monday and Tuesday and from 2 to 13 December 2026. The minimum age is 5, and guests under 18 need an adult.
Shows compared →10. See Mystère at Treasure Island
Open to all ages. Children under 1 sit on a lap for free, and from age 1 a ticket is needed. Discounted tickets exist for ages 1 to 11. Check the current weekly schedule before you plan.
Shows compared →11. See KÀ at the MGM Grand
Performances run Monday to Wednesday at 6 and 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 and 7 p.m. It is dark on Thursday and Friday and on 19 and 26 December 2026. Children are admitted from age 3, and guests under 18 need an adult.
Shows compared →12. See Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay
Music, dance and acrobatics, Thursday to Monday at 6:30 and 9 p.m. It is dark on Tuesday and Wednesday. Children under 5 are not admitted.
Shows compared →Water, wildlife and Downtown (13 to 15)
Two indoor stops and one detour.
13. Ride a gondola at the Venetian
There are separate indoor and outdoor routes, and the outdoor route depends on the season and the weather. A regular ticket costs $39 per person in 2026 and a private gondola $156. Photos cost extra, from $40. You can book online up to 60 days ahead, and same-day tickets are sold on site. The last departure leaves 15 minutes before closing.
14. Visit Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
The aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the last entry at 7 p.m. Timed tickets and advance booking are recommended. Check the current hours on the day, and do not plan around animal feedings.
15. Make a detour to Fremont Street
Fremont Street is in Downtown, not on the Strip. The LED canopy shows free music reels every hour from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The SlotZilla zipline is a separate paid ride, from $49 on Monday to Thursday and $55 on Friday to Sunday.
Fremont Street guide →Plan the rest of your trip
Where these ideas fit.
Las Vegas shows
Schedules, age limits and booking for the four Cirque productions.
Free things to do
Fountain times, garden hours and the Welcome sign.
The Sphere
Entry rules, bag limits and what to expect.
High Roller
Ride time and ticket prices in 2026.
Getting around
Monorail fares and the Deuce bus.
Best time to visit
Heat, events and hotel prices by month.
Things to do on the Strip: frequently asked questions
What are the best free things to do on the Strip?
The Bellagio fountains, the Conservatory, the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat and the Welcome sign are free. On the free things page you find the times and the limits.
How many days do I need for these 15 ideas?
Most are short stops of one to two hours. The four shows each take 90 minutes plus the walk to the theater. Two evenings and one full day cover a good part of the list, and the Strip is easier in small sections than in one walk.
Is the Mirage volcano still running?
No. The Mirage closed in July 2024, and the volcano is not part of today's free shows. A Hard Rock resort is being built on the site.
Is Fremont Street on the Strip?
No. It is in Downtown, to the north. The Deuce bus connects Downtown with the Strip, and the Monorail does not go there. See Fremont Street.
Can children join these activities?
It depends on the activity. Mystère is open to all ages, KÀ admits children from 3 and O from 5. Michael Jackson ONE does not admit children under 5. The Sphere requires a ticket for every age, with age limits depending on the event.
Do I need to book ahead?
For shows, the Sphere, the gondola and the aquarium, booking ahead is wise, and the Venetian sells online tickets up to 60 days ahead. The free sights need no booking.