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| - Vegas sure ain't cheap, but the Fountains at the Bellagio are. They free!
They're beautiful to watch during the day, and the heights those jets of water reach are baffling. But at night, the Fountains are simply stunning, illuminated from below and looking like water and light combined into one force as if by magic. I love how accurately "choreographed" the shows are -- those columns of water dance *so* closely to the music and never miss a rhythmic beat. Any show set to Copland is a favorite of mine, but this visit we were also lucky enough to catch "All That Jazz," a new one on me. I find the shows kind of soothing and mesmerizing, but I can certainly see how some folks could lose interest quickly.
The Strip side may provide the better views of the fountains' gestalt, but the Bellagio side, while the viewing platform may be tiny, is usually less crowded -- the views are still great, and it's pretty to see "Paris" as a backdrop. It takes an extra 5 minutes to walk up the drive but it's worth it, because once you've seen a performance you can saunter into the lobby to eyeball the astounding Chihuly glass ceiling, or wander through Bellagio's beautiful conservatory.
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