{"id":6356,"date":"2014-02-12T05:00:20","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=6356"},"modified":"2017-12-05T20:35:52","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T04:35:52","slug":"10-best-free-things-las-vegas-short-attention-span","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/10-best-free-things-las-vegas-short-attention-span\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Free Things to Do in Las Vegas If You Have a Short Attention Span"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you hit Vegas, it’s important to make the most of your time. Life moves fast, and it moves even faster in Las Vegas. Who has the time, or attention, to spend even a full hour on a Las Vegas attraction? Boring!<\/p>\n

Let’s keep things moving with our list of free things to do in Las Vegas if you have a short attention span. All these items can be experienced in five minutes or less. No, sex with this blog is not on the list, and your insolence is duly noted.<\/p>\n

1. Chocolate Fountains at Bellagio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find the world’s largest chocolate fountains can be found at Jean Philippe Chocolates and Pastries at Bellagio, near the hotel’s famed Conservatory and Gardens. Total time required: Three minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Bellagio<\/a>
The 27-foot-tall chocolate fountain display has 2,100 pounds, features 500 feet of piping and took two years to design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Berlin Wall at Main Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Main Street Station, also downtown, there’s a giant slab of the Berlin Wall behind the urinals in the men’s restroom. Total time required, including hand washing: Two minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Berlin<\/a>
Ladies, just ask security if you’d like to be escorted in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Spiral Escalators at The Forum Shops<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spiral escalators are a true rarity, and the ones at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace are a wonder to behold. Each spiral staircase weighs 36 tons, but due to some innovative engineering, they appear to float in mid-air. Ride just once, or ride all day. Total time required for a ride: One minute per level.<\/p>\n

\"Forum<\/a>
The spiral staircases at The Forum Shops were unveiled in October 2004.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. French Lessons at Paris Las Vegas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of restrooms, it’s not every day you get entertainment in a Las Vegas hotel bathroom, but that’s exactly what you’ll get at Paris Las Vegas. No annoying music played over the sound system here, just a French lesson, with useful phrases like “How do I get this glitter off my clothes?” and “I shaved my legs for this?” translated. Total time required: Three minutes, although it plays in a loop, so enjoy.<\/p>\n

\"Paris<\/a>
The Paris cost $760 million to build, opened Sep. 1, 1999, and is always happy to see you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Whirlpools at Crystals<\/strong><\/p>\n

The groovy, tornado-shaped, water vortex whirlpools at Crystals mall at CityCenter are a quick, whimsical way to kill a few minutes during your Las Vegas shopping spree.<\/p>\n

\"Crystals<\/a>
This art installation probably has a name. Good luck with that.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Total time required: Four minutes. Here’s a little sample.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n<\/span>