The Fountains of Bellagio   

3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-7111
www.bellagiolasvegas.com/

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The Bellagio is among the most opulent resorts on the Strip, but it's also home to one of the best free attractions in town. The Fountains of Bellagio perform a sensational water ballet on the eight-acre lake in front of the hotel. The show is created by 1,200 water cannons that create swaying plumes of water spanning 100 feet across and soaring 240 feet into the air. Music accompanies the show and changes with every performance. You might hear Gene Kelly's 'Singin' in the Rain' or Aaron Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man.' Whether it's Strauss or Sinatra, the choreography of the fountains to the music always seems in perfect sync. The show is fun during the day but magical at night, when dramatic lighting adds another dimension to the experience. The Fountains can be enjoyed from the sidewalk on Las Vegas Boulevard, but are also worth viewing from one of the Bellagio restaurants. For a bird's-eye vantage point, try the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower, across the street at the Paris resort.