Free Things to do in Las Vegas
There are several things you can enjoy in Las Vegas that don't cost a cent. These can be quite and will take you all over Las Vegas.
Go casino hopping. Check out several hotels you like and see what they have to offer. Most of the hotels have a theme and it is neat to see all the different ways they follow that theme in their casinos and décor. You may even find something that you really like and spend a day at that hotel. Caesar's Palace with its casino and Forum Shoppes and Coliseum could take a whole day to get through.
The Fremont Experience is in Downtown on Fremont Street. The Neon Museum is also in this area. This is a facility that houses the old neon signs of older hotels and casinos. You can also head over to the Arts Factory and browse their art collection for free.
The White Tiger Exhibit at the Mirage is a special treat. Two white Bengal tigers grace this habitat complete with a little river running through it so the tigers can have a swim. These are very beautiful and majestic animals and are part of Siegfried and Roy's magic act.
Along those same lines, down at the MGM Grand is the lion habitat. Hey have two to three lions that you can watch walk through trees and under waterfalls.
Cruising the strip is a tourist favorite especially at night. The lights are on and the city is quite beautiful in its neon glory. It is also fun to walk the strip at night. You won't be alone. There are as many people on it at two in the morning as at two in the daytime. So get out there and get some good photo opportunities.
Getting Married in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the easiest place in the world to get married. There is no blood test and no waiting period. You can even get married at a drive-through chapel and not have to go through all the fancy planning. Your honeymoon destination is right down the street.
The cost of a marriage license runs around $60. You go to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau which is open until midnight some days and then you can go plan the most simple or extravagant wedding that you want.
Valentine's Day is the busiest day for weddings. They perform over 100 on February 14. The ease of a ceremony is a big attraction because the wedding chapels will usually take care of everything. Sometimes they will even give you a limo ride to the license bureau and back. They also offer different accessories including rings to a video of the service.
A really interesting thing to do in Las Vegas is go to the chapels and watch the people. Stand out and watch the different brides and grooms and see how they are attired and how their wedding goes. This may give some idea of the kind of wedding you may want. It is your wedding however, and you need to feel comfortable whether it is a small affair or a large gala.
Weddings can be very cheap in Las Vegas running around $500 at some place or up in the tens of thousands. These usually will include photos, video, cake, music, and flowers. There are specialty weddings. You can have Elvis singing or have Elvis officiate your wedding. At the Star Trek Experience, you can get married dressed as a Borg or Klingon. At the Excalibur Hotel, you can dress in medieval clothing. At the Venetian, you can get married on the gondola ride.