Experts' Choice Award Fountains of Bellagio
What the experts agree on
The world's largest musical fountain system shoots water 245 feet high in perfectly choreographed displays set to everything from Michael Jackson to classic films. It's the Strip's most essential free attraction, drawing first-time visitors and
“Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music.”
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Fodor's "Bellagio's signature water ballet has more than 1,000 fountain nozzles, 4,500 lights, and 27 million gallons of water." Full review
Lonely Planet "With a backdrop of Tuscan architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the desert – although they do recycle and use reclaimed water." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There are plenty of free attractions along the three-mile stretch of the Strip, but the one you definitely won’t want to miss is the choreographed Fountains of Bellagio." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At just barely under 20 million gallons and 8.5 acres, Lake Bellagio is easily the largest musical fountain system in the world." Full review
Time Out "The Bellagio's lake throws up entrancing fountain displays choreographed to music from Michael Jackson to Gene Kelly (and, less appealingly, Lee Greenwood)." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Fountains of Bellagio tend to be on visitors' "must see" list when they travel to Las Vegas for the very first time--and often anytime afterwards." Full review
"The dancing waters in front of Bellagio are world-famous. Choreographed to music and lights, the free shows start every 15 or 30 minutes, with ample viewing areas stretching across the..."
Lonely Planet "One of the most iconic attractions in Vegas is the Fountains of Bellagio. The show runs 365 days a year. Known as one of the best free things to do in Las Vegas, you're likely to see a..."
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Condé Nast Traveler "Standing on the sidewalk of congested Las Vegas Boulevard in 115-degree heat may seem like a bad idea, but once the music begins and the Bellagio Hotel and Casino fountains start shooting..."
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