Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Before the Bellagio, not many people in Las Vegas knew what a conservatory was. Today, this beautiful indoor display of horticultural creativity is one of the city's best-known (and free) attractions. As the seasons and holidays change, the staff of the Conservatory swoops in to create sculptures and scenes made with plants, flowers, and other materials. The Christmas display is perhaps the most popular, but it's always a pleasure to walk through at any time of year. This area of the Bellagio, which is directly off the front desk, tends to get busy during the midday with photo-taking visitors. It's also one of the few areas of the Bellagio receptive to children. Arrive early in the day to encounter the fewest people and get the best pictures.