Las Vegas: How To Have A Good Time Without Spending A Cent In The Casinos

If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas then the chances are that gambling is pretty high on your priority list. Sin City, after all, is most famous for its numerous casinos and the games contained within: poker, blackjack, roulette, slot machines and so on – all designed to separate you from your money.

But while huge hotels and mega casinos dominate the Vegas skyline, there are plenty of other activities to seek out if you know where to look. So, once you’ve got the boring stuff out of the way – buying travel insurance, changing up some foreign currency, that kind of thing – you can start planning what other activities you’re going to get up to ensure you get the most out of Vegas. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Flip out
With more than 150 playable tables dating back to the 1940s through to modern day machines, the Pinball Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to preserving classic gaming for future generations. The best bit? Most tables only cost 25c to play and all profits go directly to the Salvation Army.

Pinball Hall of Fame

Catch a ball game
If you’re into your sport, then Vegas has more to offer than first meets the eye. Cashman Field plays host to minor league baseball’s Las Vegas 51s, an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Las Vegas Wranglers play professional ice hockey in the Easy Coast Hockey League. Neither sport’s season runs for the whole year so be sure to plan accordingly.

Spend nothing
Despite the city’s reputation for extravagance, visitors on a strict budget can still find more than enough to keep them entertained on the cheap. In fact, there are some must-see Vegas attractions that cost nothing at all. The famous Bellagio Fountains display takes place at least every half hour between midday and midnight at the weekends – wait until it’s dark to catch them at their magnificent best. And if you venture out to see ‘Old Vegas’ be sure to stick around for the Fremont Street Experience, a truly stunning overhead multimedia show that takes place on the hour from dusk onwards.

Bellagio Fountains

Head to the big top
There are a huge number of shows vying for your attention in Vegas but your top priority should be to catch a breathtaking Cirque du Soleil performance. There are currently five Cirque shows in permanent residence on the Strip – from aquatic masterpiece O to the Beatles-themed Love. Best of all, though, is Mystère at Treasure Island.

On a final note, if you’re looking to get your Vegas travel money, looking to buy cheap travel insurance for your trip or even sort out your UK passport then visit the Post Office ®.

Post Office ® was recently voted best travel insurance company and foreign exchange retailer by the British Travel Awards 2009.