Vegas built itself on free spectacle to lure people inside. Skip the overpriced Cirque shows at Bellagio and MGM Grand.

Bellagio fountains choreographed to Sinatra through Elton John every 15-30 minutes cost nothing. View from sidewalk level, not elevated restaurant patios that charge $30 drinks for worse angles.

Wynn's Lake of Dreams hidden behind the resort near Parasol Down offers free water/light shows after dark with fewer crowds than Bellagio. Forum Shops animatronics at Caesars Palace remain charmingly dated but still running hourly.

The Sphere's exterior LED displays cost nothing to watch - best viewed from various Strip points when the 366-foot dome lights up after dark with those mesmerizing visuals.