Las Vegas may shine
brightest at night, but there's still plenty to see and do in Sin City
if you're touring during the day. Prefer a laugh or some music? The
Strip's iconic properties offer plenty of afternoon shows to your
liking. If your budget is light, check out one of several free things to
see and do in Vegas.
Perfectly Unbalanced at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
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Magic and Comedy Shows
The
stalwart of afternoon comedy magic is Mac King, whose family friendly
show at Harrah's features amazing close-up magic and plenty of laughs at
reasonable ticket prices. Some audience members are invited to
participate in the show. King's counterpart, Nathan Burton, ups the ante
by escaping from a massive microwave and making a life-sized Barbie
come to life at Planet Hollywood. His is another kid-friendly show
featuring several assistants to aid in the magic. What's the difference
between men and women? In "Defending the Caveman" at Harrah's, Chris
Allen draws comparisons between ancient habits and today's couples.
Musical Shows
While
most of Vegas' dramatic acts takes place after dark, some musicals
offer later afternoon shows. This includes "Menopause: The Musical," the
ode to hot flashes and female bonding at Luxor. Or you can see what one
day in 1956 might have sounded like in "Million Dollar Quarter" at
Harrah's, which features a theoretical jam session at Sun Records in
Memphis with impersonators of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny
Cash and Carl Perkins. Prefer John, Paul, George and Ringo? Check out
"BeatleShow!" at Planet Hollywood, where dead-on impressionists sing
your favorite tunes.
Thrill Rides
Stratosphere
is the place to be if you want to get your adrenaline pumping. The Big
Shot shoots you 160 feet up the needle of the tower, while you can
dangle over the edge of the 112-floor building on both X-Scream and
Insanity. Or just go all out with SkyJump, which lets you bungee jump
off the side of the tower. For what is arguably Vegas' best roller
coaster, head over to New York-New York to ride the Big Apple Coaster,
which winds around the outside of the property.
Freebies
Often
cited as the best free thing in Las Vegas, the Bellagio fountains begin
swaying and shooting several stories in the air in time with music
beginning in the early afternoon. The shows take place every 30 minutes
during the day, with a variety of music genres. Circus Circus'
performers take to the trapeze in the midway above the casino floor
regularly during the day. Adults can catch the show from the casino,
while families should watch from the upper level. Both Bellagio and Wynn
offer conservatories, with floral displays that change regularly.
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