These ‘Free’ Vegas Attractions Wasted My Time

“Are free Las Vegas attractions actually worth your time, or are they total tourist traps? In this video, today I test six of the most infamous free things to do in Las Vegas to see if they are hidden gems or an absolute waste of time. From braving the scorching heat in the famous photo line at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign (designed back in 1959 by Betty Willis) to navigating the costumed street performers along the Strip, we cover the good, the bad, and the overcrowded. We also explore iconic stops with deep Vegas roots, including the Bonanza Gift Shop—billed since 1980 as the “World’s Largest Gift Shop”—and the Pinball Hall of Fame, a non-profit living museum featuring hundreds of playable vintage arcade games across 25,000 square feet. Our free Vegas tour continues into classic 1990s Megaresort nostalgia with the Fall of Atlantis animatronic fountain show inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Debuting in 1997 with 9-foot animatronic statues, fire effects, and 50,000 gallons of water, does this 90s classic hold up today? Finally, we check out M&M’s World Las Vegas, a 28,000-square-foot retail setup that opened in 1997 as the very first M&M’s flagship store. Watch as I rank all six spots from absolute worst to surprising best so you know exactly which free sights to add to your Las Vegas itinerary and which ones to skip completely on your next trip!”