6 things to do on a budget in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign (Las Vegas Review-Journal file photo)

People walk along a trail at the Clark County Wetlands Park. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow Chase Stevens on Twitter: @CSStevensphoto

Danna Howland plays pinball as her mother and father, Dee and David, watch at the annex to the Pinball Hall of Fame in the Riviera. (Las Vegas Review-Journal file)

Kiss by Monster Mini Golf (Las Vegas Review-Journal file)

Mei Leng Cheong poses with a dragon used in a traditional dragon dance during a celebration of Chinese New Year in Las Vegas‘ Chinatown. (JESSICA EBELHAR/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL)

Bellagio‘s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. (Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau)

Sure, you always hear about all the pricey stuff — concerts and shows and such — that have become synonymous with Las Vegas-style entertainment.

But locals know that more affordable entertainment treasures are scattered all over the valley. Some are cheap, some are absolutely free, but all offer savvy fun seekers a great afternoon or evening of entertainment.

Here are a few low-cost options to consider when spending even one more minute at home loses its appeal.