A staple display on Fremont Street is coming back. Binion’s famous Million Dollar Display is opening again for photo opportunities. The famous display was taken down during the pandemic but it back up with lots of bells and whistles.
Binion’s Million Dollar Display
Binion’s Million Dollar Display dates back to 1954. The original display was in the shape of a horseshoe and held one hundred $10,000 bills. The million dollar display was then change to form the shape of a pyramid and was placed on a poker table. Visitors to Binion’s could take their photo with the stack of cash. We had ours taken back in 2014.
The upgraded Binion’s Million Dollar Display consists of 42,000 in $1 bills, $688,000 in $20 bills and $270,000 in $100 bills totaling exactly $1,000,000. Upgrades include an automatic photo machine that can send your photo to your email address or phone. The display also has a Fremont St background for photos and a tv that shows the history of the display itself.
The Bellagio Fountains are one the most popular and iconic attractions in Las Vegas. The Fountain show is a combination of music, lights and water which dazzles thousands of spectators every day. The 8.5 acre lake that sits at the front of the Bellagio Resort features 1,200 sprayers that shoot water up to 460 ft in the air. The Fountains can be quite busy during the evening shows and less busier during the day. Even a day show is recommended to see.
Fountain display is every 30 minutes from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Fountain display is every 15 minutes from 7:00 PM to midnight
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Fountain display is every 30 minutes from noon to 7:00 PM
Fountain display is every 15 minutes from 7:00 PM to midnight
The schedule is subject to change. On our last trip we took the video below around noon or even earlier. The official Bellagio Fountains website will have the most up to date schedule.
Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains Songs Playlist
The Bellagio Fountains Songs Playlist features a large number of songs. The list below may not be a complete list and songs may have changed. There are also a mixture of songs for holiday themes such as Christmas Themed music.
Believe – Cher
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Up Town Funk – Bruno Mars
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – The Beatles
Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
This Kiss – Faith Hill
Luck be A Lady Frank Sinatra
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Singin’ in the Rain – Gene Kelly
Your Song – Elton John
The Bellagio Fountains is a must do when travelling to Las Vegas. You can’t go wrong whether you visit during the day or at night but the night is much better. For other reviews and guides see our Las Vegas Attractions page.
The Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas are featuring a Game of Thrones theme until April 13th, 2019. If you can’t make it to Las Vegas in time to see it we have the video for you to watch. We wish the Fountains at The Bellagio would do this more often. This theme is pretty amazing and you can hear the crowd loving it. Even if you are not a Game of Thrones fan you should appreciate the beauty of this Bellagio Fountains show.
There is a new light show taking place at The Eiffel Tower at The Paris in Las Vegas. The Paris has added a new light show that lasts 5 minutes and runs every half an hour between sunset and midnight. The Paris in Las Vegas has added the show to honor their 20th Anniversary. The project which has been in the works for the past few months includes over 1,000 new lights. Sources state that there will be upcoming renovations to the rooms at The Paris as well. Read more about the Eiffel Tower Experience at The Paris in Las Vegas and see pictures from out visit to the observation deck.
The Eiffel Tower Experience at The Paris in Las Vegas is an attraction you can’t miss. When you visit the Las Vegas strip the one thing you notice is The Eiffel Tower. You can travel up to the 460 ft.-high observation deck atop the half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower for amazing views of Las Vegas. The observation deck give you great views of the strip in all directions and an amazing view of the Bellagio Fountains.
Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas
The observation tower at the Eiffel Tower at the Paris in Las Vegas is located on the 46th floor. You are whisked up there on a quick ride in a glass elevator. Once at the top spend as much time as you like taking in the sights. The Observation Tower is one of those attractions that doesn’t seem to want to get you in and out in a hurry.
Note that you will be viewing through a wire cage that surrounds the deck. They do have ample view ports or cut outs in the cage so you can grab photos or even get a clear view. When you leave they wait for a full elevator to take you down so it may be a small wait. There is also no washroom so take that into account.
We suggest the Night Time as the best to go as the lights are fantastic and the view of the fountains are top notch.
You will find the entry for the tower on the casino floor at The Paris. It is a small souvenir store where you can buy shirts, mugs, key chains and about everything else. You can also purchase your tickets but lets talk more about that.
Website:Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas Address: 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 12:30 am & Saturday – Sunday 9:30 am – 1:30 am
Discounted Tickets for Eiffel Tower Experience
There are ticket deals for the Eiffel Tower Observation deck in Las Vegas but you have to do some digging. Groupon and Travel Zoo regularly have discounted tickets for packages. These have been the two reliable resources to find discounted tickets. It is rumored that you get a free pass on your birthday but that seems hit and miss. If you are staying at a CET property you could ask the Total Rewards or concierge if they have any discounts.
Night Time Views from The Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas
Hopefully our little guide will get you set for your trip to the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas. We have yet to visit the Eiffel Tower Restaurant for a drink but it is on our list of things to do. Make sure you see our Las Vegas Attractions page for more great places to visit while in Las Vegas.
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign is one the of most recognized symbols you will see in Las Vegas. The symbol of the Las Vegas Sign is everywhere from shirts, hats, key chains and coffee mugs. No Vegas vacation would be complete without a visit to the famous Las Vegas Sign. It is one of the many free attractions on the Las Vegas strip that is worth a visit. Lets talk about visiting the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign.
Getting to The Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Getting the the Las Vegas Sign takes some work as it is not located at the far south end of the strip. Just south of The Mandalay Bay. You have several options to get to the sign which include walking, bus or driving. The sign is located at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South.
Walking to The Las Vegas Sign
Walking to the Vegas Sign is an easy option but we would only recommend it if the weather is cool. Google Maps tracks it as a 16 minutes from inside The Mandalay Bay. If the weather is hot as it is in Vegas in the summer you might want to pass on walking.
The walk is fairly flat so that it should be easy for mostly everyone to make. You also pass by a police station which makes the day time walk safe. I personally would not be making the walk at night. We would also recommend bringing a bottle of water for the walk as there are no shops or stores along the way.
Taking the RTC Bus to The Las Vegas Sign
Using the The Deuce bus in Las Vegas is probably the preferred method to the visit the Las Vegas sign. The buses in Las Vegas hit each stop every 15 minutes making it easy to use as transportation. Passes are as low as $8 for 24 hour access and can be purchased at vending booths located at every stop. You can see the bus stops and routers on the RTC Routes website. When we visited the sign the stop was just slightly past the sign but we do note that they are showing it an official stop now on both sides of the road.
Driving to the Las Vegas Sign
Driving is certainly an option if you have a car while in Las Vegas. It’s a very simple drive right the strip. Parking is free at the sign. It is very easy to get in and out of.
Taking Pictures at the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Taking photos at the Las Vegas sign is 100% free. You will more than likely find that there is a person there offering to take photos for a fee. This person is not affiliated with the City of Las Vegas or the Las Vegas Sign in any way. You do not have to pay this person to take your photo. That being said the girl that was there when we visited took amazing photos. Having her take the photo was an easy way for us to get photos of the pair of us at the sign. So we tipped her a few dollars and were happy with our photos. Of course you can always ask another visitor to take your photo if you like.
Las Vegas Sign Souvenirs
As we previously mentioned, there are no shops or stores at the sign location. Don’t worry you won’t have a hard time finding sign souvenirs in Las Vegas. Every store or shop that you visit in town will have some type of memento with the sign on it. If you looking to add to your shot glass or fridge magnet collection you will find them at any Walgreen’s, CVS or Casino store.
We have reviewed how to get to the Las Vegas Sign and taking photos at the sign. Having a few photos of the Fabulous Welcome to Las Vegas Sign is a perfect keepsake to remember your Vegas Vacation. If you are looking for other attractions see our Fun and Free Things to Do on the Las Vegas Strip post.
The Shark Reef Aquarium is a public aquarium located at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The aquarium is home to a number of species such as sharks, turtles, rays and a komodo dragon. The main tank is 1,300,000 US gallons and features a shipwreck. Guests can walk around the entire tank and enjoy a real 360 degree view. One of the other more noteworthy features is the shark tunnel. There is also a touch pool where visitors can get up and close with a number of species.
There are also a number of other special tours that can be taken at the Shark Reef Aquarium. This includes a shark drive, sea turtle feed, stingray feed and shark feed, For those interested you can also get married at the Shark Reef.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Address: 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Hours: Sun – Thur 10:00 am – 8:00 pm & Fri – Sat 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (last admission an hour before close)
Website: sharkreef.com
The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay is true family gem on the Las Vegas strip. It is a real family friendly attraction in Las Vegas that will keep both kids and adults entertained. If you are looking for a unique experience in Vegas to get away from the casino and glitz this aquarium is perfect. Mandalay Bay is a very big resort and this attraction is a decent walk from the front doors. You can also take the Free Tram System down to Mandalay Bay,
It doesn’t have to be Halloween to get a good scare in Las Vegas. There are a number of attractions in Las Vegas that will be of interest to fans of horror and the macabre. They will be a little tougher to get to as they are scattered around Las Vegas. With a car rental it is fairly easy to visit the best horror attractions in Las Vegas.
Best Horror Attractions in Las Vegas
Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum
The Haunted Museum is a 11,000-square foot property built in 1938 on northern Las Vegas. The property has a long history of spiritual activity and locals claim dark rituals took place on the property in the 70’s. The tour takes about an hour and a half and leads your through winding hallways and 30 rooms each with an eerie theme.
Location: 600 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104
Times: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, 1pm – 9pm and Sunday, noon – 8pm (closed Tuesday)
Website: Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum
Fear The Walking Dead
Fear The Walking Dead is a relatively new horror attraction located on Fremont St. It’s part thrill ride, part escape room, part maze, part haunted house and part interactive video game and motion ride. Reviewers have given the attraction positive reviews and state that the event lasts roughly 20 minutes.
Location: 425 Fremont St Ste. 150, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Times: Sun. through Thu., 1:00 p.m. to midnight; Fri. and Sat., 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Website: Fear the Walking Dead
The SAW Escape Room
Fans of the SAW movie franchise will be familiar with what The SAW Escape Room entails. It is a multi-room escape game where you must work as a team to solve each room and move onto the next. The game lasts for an hour and you can have a team of up to 10 people. Enter the historic Egan & Co. Meat Packing plan and find yourself immersed in a diabolical plan set out by the Jigsaw Killer.
Currently there is a walking ghost and mob related tour that leaves from The Heart Attack Grill on Fremont St. The tour takes place every Friday night at 7:00 pm and lasts just over an hour. The tour visits haunted Fremont Street hotels, the Mob Museum, and Vegas’ “Motel of Death”. There are mixed reviews about the tour being more mob related than ghost related. Visit this Groupon link for more information.
Looking for more of a unique experience our your next Vegas vacation? You will find that The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas is perfect. Located a short distance off the main strip the Pinball Hall of Fame is a perfect get away. They offer a family friendly experience that will surely keep you entertained and amused.
Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas
Located on E Tropicana Ave roughly a 10 minute car ride from the strip. The facility is 10,000 sq ft of nothing but pinball machines. Pinball machines are from the 1950’s up to the 1990’s. Another great feature is the price. The older generation machines are .25 cents to play and the new models are .50 cents. There is also a collection of classic arcade games.
Website: Pinball Hall of Fame
Address: 1610 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 11 pm & Friday – Saturday 11 am –12 am
Regrettably we did not take many photos at the time of our visit. We spent more time playing. Bally’s Capt. Fantastic featuring Elton John as The Pinball Wizard was our favorite. I spent many an hour as a kid in the back of our local store playing it. It was so nice to see it fully restored and in mint condition. All of the machines are in perfect working order and fully restored to their original beauty, If you had a fav pinball game from way back odds are you are going to find it here.
The Volcano at The Mirage is one of the most popular free attractions located on the Vegas Strip. The current schedule of The Volcano at The Mirage can be found here as well a photos, videos and fun facts. The volcano opened in 1989 and has undergone a number of changes since then. Most notably a 25 million renovation in 1989. The Mirage Volcano was designed by WET who also designed the Bellagio Fountains.
The Volcano at The Mirage Schedule
The schedule of The Mirage Volcano has changed effective April, 2018. It no longer goes off at 10:00 pm on weekends. The following schedule has been taken from The Mirage website. It should also be noted that the show may be cancelled due to high winds and times are approximate.
The current schedule is as follows: Daily 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM
Best Places to View the Volcano at The Mirage
The Volcano is one of the more busy attractions on the strip. Since the number of times the volcano erupts has been scaled back the crowds can be quite busy. There are a number of different places to view the Volcano show at The Mirage.
If you have a Strip View room on the 14th floor or higher at The Mirage. We recently had a 24th floor with a perfect view of the Volcano but there is something about the experience up close that is much better.
The Sidewalk right on the Strip itself. This is the busiest spot and you can expect large crowds.
A hidden gem is right across from The Valet at the front doors of The Mirage. There seems to be more and more people picking up on this place so it too may be busier than expected. From the photo below you can see how close to the Volcano you can can get from Valet Parking area.
The view of the Mirage Volcano from the Valet Parking at the Mirage.
Random Facts About The Mirage Volcano
The show last about four and a half minutes.
The music is by Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, and Zakir Hussain created specifically for the eruption.
The Mirage fills the air with a Pina Colada scent to mask the smell of natural gas from the explosions.
There are 120 fire shooters which are capable of sending fire 60 feet into the air.
