Yes, it is possible to soak up the Strip, hit Fremont, eat well, and even gamble a little—all without breaking the bank. Here’s your all-killer, no-filler guide to get Lit In Vegas-on-a-Budget itinerary.
🕑 Morning: Sugar, Selfies & Slots
1) Walk to Pinkbox Donuts
Grab a wild $4 donut (like the “Fat Elvis” or “Purple Rain”) to fuel the morning.
2) Buy a 24-hour RTC Deuce Bus Pass – $8
Unlimited rides on the Strip and Downtown all day long.
3) Snap a pic at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Totally free. Totally iconic.
4) Pinball Hall of Fame – $5
Blast through some nostalgia on classic arcade machines.
Running Total: $17
🌸 Midday: Strip Safari
5) Ride the Deuce to Bellagio
Skip the heat and cruise to the heart of the Strip.
6) Bellagio Conservatory
Stunning floral displays, completely free.
7) Bellagio Fountains
Catch the water show set to music. Also free.
8) Caesars Palace: Fall of Atlantis Show
Talking animatronic gods and fireballs? You guessed it—free.
9) Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
Chill with flamingos, koi fish, and turtles. Also free.
Running Total: $17
🍔 Afternoon: Cheap Eats & Fremont Heat
10) In-N-Out Burger (LINQ Promenade) – $18
Everyone wants to try the legendary west coast burger joint. Cross it off your list and get a Double-Double, fries, and a drink. Simple. Satisfying.
11) Take the Deuce to Fremont Street
Downtown time!
12) Grab 2 beers from ABC Store – $6
Cheap booze with neon views.
13) People-watch on Fremont Street
Live music, LED canopy shows, wild characters. Free entertainment for hours.
Running Total: $41
🥩 Night: Steak, Slots & a Victory Lap
14) Tony Roma’s Steak & Lobster Combo (Fremont Hotel) – $11.99
Available 9–11pm only. Add $2 tip. A Vegas rite of passage. There were a million food choices we could have added to this guide, but none are this legendary for a reasonable price.
15) Throw $10 in a slot machine
You might hit big or get 15 minutes of electric excitement.
Pro tip: wait for a waitress to come buy, order a cocktail for free and tip her $1.
16) Ride the Deuce back to the Strip
One last cruise to end the day.
17) Get on a FREE VIP guest list for a Vegas nightclub (check sites like NoCoverNightclubs or direct DMs on IG). A free club night with bottle service nearby? Major flex.
Grand Total: $65.99
Add-on Options:
– High Roller Ferris Wheel @ Linq ($23.99 during the day), has great Sphere view
– Container Park – Treehouse bar & live music (Free entry, $10–$12 cocktail)
Chill open-air venue with local bands and DJs. Feels like a secret hangout.
– Circus Circus Free Acts (Free)
Watch trapeze artists and jugglers perform hourly in the Big Top.
– Tacos El Gordo (near Resorts World) (~$12 for 2–3 tacos + drink)
Real-deal street tacos with a cult following. Open late.
– Free pool party entry (dayclubs like Tao Beach or Drai’s)
Hit up guest list sites or promoters. Just budget for $10–15 drinks once inside.
– $1 budweisers or bud lights at The Stage door (the strip by Flamingo)
– Throw the rest of the $100 on Roulette, RED or BLACK. Hit twice in and row and the whole day could be free!
Pro tip:
Avoid street performers they will try to get $20 or more out of you if you are naive and agree to a picture. However, if you ARENT on a budget and are out for an experience, bless one and make them part of it.
And if you want to up your budget and hit up any of Vegas best strip clubs (there are seperate ones for men AND women)? Let us know (DM us on IG) and well make sure you get picked up free for the ‘Lit In Vegas’ experience.
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