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The only sure bet in Las Vegas is Lady Luck is fickle. When you’re playing in Vegas casinos, it’s good to know your limits and that includes how much you’re willing to spend on gambling. If you’ve blown your bankroll and decide to call it quits for the day, there’s still a lot to do and see on Fremont Street!
Here’s a list of fun things to do on Fremont Street while you’re waiting to get your gambling groove back.
1. Root for your favorite Sigma Derby horse.
The classic Sigma Derby slot machine on the second floor of The D Las Vegas is a blast, not just because the Sigma Derby machine is a classic, but also because Sigma Derby is more than a game of chance, it’s a communal experience. You can watch the races without wagering, and it’s a lot more fun when everyone’s rooting for their favorite horse or jockey.
2. Discover antiques at Main Street.
We’ve been to the Main Street casino a hundred times or more, but every single time we spot some new antique or artifact. Stop by Main Street’s hotel registration desk and pick up a “Guide to Artifacts, Antiques and Artworks.” (Download the brochure in .pdf format. You’re welcome.) Main Street is a treasure trove of impossibly interesting collectibles you would spend hours exploring. Oh, and don’t miss a section of the Berlin Wall in the casino’s men’s room.
3. Take in the light shows.
The ultimate free thing to do in Las Vegas, Viva Vision light shows happen throughout each night at Fremont Street Experience. The visuals are spectacular and the 550,000-watt speaker system is world-class.
4. Try your luck with a free slot spin.
Just because you ran out of gambling allowance doesn’t mean you have to stop playing. Outside Binion’s and Four Queens, take your turn on free spin slot machines and you could end up with tons of free play or other perks. Beware other free spins on Fremont Street, though. They’re sometimes used by timeshare salespersons to lure unsuspecting visitors into hearing their spiel. Get the straight scoop.
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5. Check out the city’s first movie theater.
The first movie theater in Las Vegas is still standing. It’s called El Portal, and it was also the first air-conditioned building in Las Vegas. Find it across from The D Las Vegas. It’s now a gift shop.
6. Get your photo with a million bucks.
This one’s a must-do whenever you’re downtown. Binion’s offers guests a free photo of a million dollars in cash. (You can take a photo using your own camera, too, but please, no flash.) It takes about 20-30 minutes for the photos to turn up at the casino’s player loyalty club desk. Make sure to grab a flyer at the photo op desk. It includes a ton of freebies for new loyalty club sign-ups.
7. Time travel on Fremont East.
If you’re up for a stroll to clear your head, make your way to Fremont East. Along this part of Fremont Street you’ll find 18 bronze “medallions” embedded in the sidewalk. Each medallion provides a glimpse into the history of Las Vegas, including interesting facts about Vegas icons like Benny Binion, “Bugsy” Siegel, Wayne Newton and Steve Wynn.
8. Pose with Vegas Vic.
He’s recognized around the world as a symbol of Las Vegas and its famed “Glitter Gulch” (a nickname given downtown Las Vegas because of its dazzling lights). Vegas Vic stands watch over the Pioneer Gift Shop, next to Golden Nugget.
9. Take the Banger Brewing tour.
Yes, Downtown Las Vegas has its own microbrewery, and Banger Brewing offers free tours of its facilities. Banger Brewing is located near the base of the SlotZilla zip line take-off tower. Check the Banger Brewing Web site for details about these intoxicating tours.
10. People-watch.
We can’t forget the most obvious free diversion at Fremont Street Experience, the people-watching. Visitors from around the world come to Fremont Street, and its denizens are truly a sight to behold. If you’d like to sit and watch the festivities, we’ve put together a list of 11 Great Places to Sit and People-Watch at Fremont Street Experience for your convenience.
11. Visit the world’s largest functioning fire hydrant.
Everything’s bigger in Las Vegas, and Fremont Street is home to what’s billed as the world’s largest functioning fire hydrant. The 14.5-foot-tall fire hydrant is a few blocks east of the SlotZilla tower, on Fremont East.
12. See the world’s biggest keno board.
It’s big, it’s fun and it’s free to see! Check out the world’s biggest keno board at The D.
13. Find the rocker sign at Golden Gate.
The Golden Gate is the oldest casino in Las Vegas, and it’s where Vegas got its start. Golden Gate opened in 1906, and is better than ever. Outside the Golden Gate is a unique sign that “rocks,” putting most other casino signs to shame. Another free diversion can be found inside Golden Gate. Near the casino’s valet entrance you’ll find several vintage slot machines, adding to the casino’s old-school charm.
14. Take in the toys at Neonopolis.
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In the Neonopolis shopping plaza, there’s Toy Shack, a toy store known around the world thanks to the reality TV series, “Pawn Stars.” Stroll the aisles of this toy shop and you’ll see thousands of vintage and hard-to-find toys. It’s a family-friendly activity that’ll bring back some memories, whether you’re buying, selling or just killing some time.
15. Watch a craps game.
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Craps games in Las Vegas casino have to be one of the best forms of entertainment in the world. Craps is almost always the loudest, most energetic game in a casino, and while it’s fun to play, it’s entertaining just to watch, too. Observing a craps game in progress is a wonderful way to learn the game’s jargon and rituals, and dealers are happy to provide information about the lively game.
16. Dance in the street.
Fremont Street Experience hosts free entertainment nightly on three stages. You’re sure to find a show that makes you want to dance in the streets. In addition to nightly entertainment, Fremont Street Experience also puts on a series of summer concerts featuring world-class acts in a party atmosphere. Check the Fremont Street Experience calendar of events for details.
17. Rub a piece of the Blarney Stone.
Legend has it this chunk of rock at The D is a portion of the Blarney Stone. Rub it for good luck, but don’t kiss it. That’s gross.
18. Enjoy flair bartenders.
Just about anyone can make a cocktail, but the flair bartenders at The D Las Vegas and Golden Gate take bartending to another level. Flair bartending, also called “flairtending,” has a lot in common with juggling, but on Fremont Street, it’s all about entertaining guests and giving them an unforgettable show. There’s more flair bartending inside at The D, at the hotel’s Vue Bar, upstairs, and Longbar.
19. Weigh yourself at Heart Attack Grill.
The Heart Attack Grill is a truly one-of-a-kind restaurant. The establishment is known for its decadent menu and irreverent sense of humor. Outside, there’s a weight scale touting the fact anyone who weighs more than 300 pounds eats free. Get up your courage, step on the scale and you’re bound to draw a crowd.
20. Sleep with the fishes.
Inside the famed Golden Nugget casino are two aquariums of note. One is in the hotel’s pool. The Tank is home to sharks and other fish, with a water slide running through it, making it one of the most talked-about and award-winning pools in Las Vegas. The other stunning aquarium is in the hotel’s Chart House restaurant. The exotic fish are endlessly entertaining, and keep an eye out for a massive green eel often hiding among the aquarium’s rocks and plants.
Related: Five Things to Love at Golden Nugget’s Chart House Restaurant
21. Seek out the world’s largest pint glass.
Hennessey’s Tavern is a bar and restaurant on the eastern most end of Fremont Street Experience (again, not far from the SlotZilla tower). Towering over the restaurant is what’s touted as the world’s largest pint glass. It’s not actually a pint “glass,” of course, but it does make a great photo op for lovers of frothy beverages.
22. Rub elbows with lucky arms.
Long, lucrative craps rolls are the stuff of legend in Las Vegas. On May 29, 1989, Stanley Fujitake rolled the bones for an incredible three hours and six minutes. In 2003, a Golden Arm Wall of Fame was created to honor other craps players with exceptional dice-throwing abilities. You can see the Wall of Fame at Fremont casino, and there’s another collection of honors on the bridge between The California and Main Street casino.
23. Rub Buddha’s belly.
In Vegas, you can never have too much rubbing. If you’ve depleted your gambling allowance, you could use a little help with your mojo. Rubbing the Laughing Buddha’s belly for good luck is a time-honored tradition, and there’s a large Buddha statue suitable for rubbing near the hotel registration desk the California casino, just off Fremont Street.
24. Have a brush with poker greats.
Outside the famed Binion’s poker room is suspended a poker table with the autographs of dozens of poker luminaries. Binion’s was the original home of the World Series of Poker, and many of its most famous players appear on this epic piece of Vegas memorabilia. And here’s our final suggestion of something to do if you’ve blown through your gambling allowance.
Related: Five Ways to Improve Your Mojo Before Gambling in a Las Vegas Casino
25. Drink.
Hey, different allowance.
We hope you’ve found something fun to do on our list, and if you discover others, please leave a comment with your suggestion.
Ultimately, one of the best non-gambling things to do on Fremont Street is make new friends. Making new friends is free, and if it’s not, she isn’t looking to be your “friend,” and that’s illegal in Las Vegas!
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Have fun and good luck!
I was just recently in Vegas for a couple weeks in March and I was with a couple friends who had a birthday while we were there. I wished that I also had a birthday because they got lots of freebies to play with. Great stuff, all just because it was their birthday.
Casinos change their promotions all the time so it isn’t 100% sure that you’ll get the same things, but it is highly likely you will because all of the things I’m about to tell you they have done now for 2 consecutive years in a row. I can only assume it will be the same next year when their birthdays come around again. Also, a lot of these things aren’t even advertised. You just have to know about them. So my best advice is if you’re in Vegas on your birthday be sure to ask everywhere if they have any comps because it’s your birthday. Expect them to ask for ID obviously.
I tried scouring the internet for other places that give out freebies on your birthday, but I’m not going to list those this time because I can’t verify that they worked for someone I know. The items I’m listing below I know do work because I saw them do it with me present. All together they got over $100 of free money to gamble with.
Also, these are freebies that just relate to Casinos. There are other freebies in the area that relate to food and restaurants, but I’m not going to list those here. That can be for another article. This is just for Casinos and gambling.
The Luxor Spin the wheel for freeplay
If you go to the Luxor Casino on your actual birthday they will give you a chance to spin their freeplay wheel where you can win anything from $5 up to $100. Just head over to the players club booth where you got your M life players card and tell them it’s your birthday and that you’d like to get your freeplay comp spin. You can and should also ask them if they give you any other comps or freeplay since it’s your birthday. It doesn’t hurt to ask.
One of my friends spun the wheel and she landed on the $5. She was a bit disappointed with that. However, the nice man that spun the wheel decided to give her $25 instead. He even said before she spun the wheel that you’ll get at least $25. I’m not sure if that’s standard or if he was just being nice, but either way I’m letting you know what happened. It was nice that she was able to get that extra $20 to play with.
My other friend spun the wheel a couple days later and he landed on the $100 spot! Very lucky as that’s the biggest prize on the wheel and it’s not easy to get. Lucky birthday boy.
Here’s a tip- You can usually just get 1 birthday promotion from the partner Casinos. Luxor is part of MGM Resorts International. All those Casinos use the M Life Players Club cards. Bellagio, Aria, MGM, Luxor etc, they are all M Life. We went around and checked all the other M Life related Casinos and we found that the best freeplay comps came from the Luxor oddly enough. You would think that maybe somewhere like the Bellagio or the MGM would have better things to get because they are bigger Casinos, but that wasn’t the case when we checked. Although when you check you might find something different.
Plus when we asked the Bellagio Players Club if they did anything for your birthday they told us they didn’t have anything for us. When we asked the person working there if some other M Life Casino did give out comps for your birthday they told us that they didn’t know of any. This was either a lie or they really didn’t know. Either way, the best thing to do would be for you to go ahead and check it out for yourself. If it’s your birthday you will get comps somewhere. You just have to ask.
Wynn $10 in freeplay issued for your birthday
At the Wynn we found out that if you get to their players club, the “Red Card”, within 48 hours before or after your birthday you’ll be issued $10 in freeplay. Just to be sure I would go on your birthday if you can just in case, but the representative informed me that it can be within 48 hours of your birthday on either end. You just show them your ID and your players card and they’ll issue the $10 on your card. Everyone gets the same $10, and they have been doing this comp for a couple years now.
South Point Birthday freeplay on your birthday month
At South Point you’ll get $7.50 in freeplay on your birthday month. You can get the freeplay yourself by sitting down at one of their slot machines. You’ll first have to play through 1 point or $1 worth of bets in order to release the birthday freeplay bonus. You don’t need to go to the players club to get your freeplay, but if you do go there be sure to ask them if they give out any comps for your birthday. You never know when someone will say yes.
** Find out more at my updated Vegas Birthday Freebies post for 2019 **
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