the Bellagio Fountains

If you thought all fountains were the same, think again. The fountains at the Bellagio are truly one-of-a-kind aquatic creations, providing visitors with an endless stream of live entertainment. Conceived by Mr. Steve Wynn, Chairman of Mirage Resorts, the Bellagio Lake and Fountains were built by WET Design and choreographed by Hollywood sensation Kenny Ortega. Spanning more than eight acres of the Bellagio Resorts front lawn, the Fountains at the Bellagio are one of Las Vegas' crowning attractions, mesmerizing audiences for hours on end. Bold and beautiful, the Fountains at the Bellagio project remains the world's most ambitious water features combining water with music, art, choreography and light. No trip to Sin City would be complete without a stop at this watery wonder, so what are you waiting for? Plan to visit the Fountains at the Bellagio during your upcoming US Las Vegas Car Rentals vacation.

Who Knew Water could Dance?

Located within the Bellagio's eight acre lake are more than 1,000 water expressions and over 4,000 individually programmed white lights. This elaborate plan allows the fountain to interpret and perform to a number of musical pieces. Rapidly squirting jets mix with smoothly spouting streams in order to create a spectacular show of water and wonder. The Fountains at the Bellagio dance to a number of popular musical pieces, not to mention a handful of Broadway hits and classical composures. Designers, musicians and performances artists from around the globe helped choreograph the Fountains' spectacular show, each of which lasts about 10 minutes. The Fountains, which were created by the Southern California firm WET Design, cost about $40 million and is currently the world's most ambitiously choreographed water element. With the Fountains' versatility and unique choreography, customers of US Las Vegas Car Rentals could easily sit in front of the Bellagio all night and never see the same performance twice. Visitors are simply compelled to stop and watch the dancing fountains, so go ahead and give into temptation. Stop by the Fountains at the Bellagio during your upcoming US Las Vegas Car Rentals vacation.

Facts about the Fantastic Fountains

• There are currently 22 different shows programmed into the Fountains at the Bellagio. These include eight special holiday performances. Customers of US Las Vegas Car Rentals especially enjoy the show choreographed to "One" from the Broadway hit "A Chorus Line" and Frank Sinatra's "Singin' in the Rain".
• There are three different types of water emitting devices inside the Fountains at the Bellagio. These include the Oarsmen, Minishooters and Supershooters.
• The Fountains at the Bellagio opened in 1995. Since then, they have become the city's most popular free attraction.
• The Fountains at the Bellagio are made up of exactly 1,198 water-emitting devices. There are also 4,792 lights. All of the fountains features are run by a computer known as the Virtuette.

Are you interested in learning more about the revolutionary Bellagio Fountains? Customers of US Las Vegas Car Rentals are invited to stop by the fountain presentation Monday through Friday from 3pm to midnight. The fountains also run weekends from noon until midnight. The Fountains at the Bellagio run every half hour until 8pm and then every 15 minutes after that until midnight. The fountains are occasionally closed due to high winds and extreme weather. This attraction is open to travelers of all ages, and there's absolutely no admission fee. Simply park your US Las Vegas Car Rentals rent-a-car and get ready for a stunning celebration of music, water, and light. The Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort is located at the intersection of Flamingo Road and the Vegas Strip. For more information please contact the Bellagio directly at 1-702-693-7111. More information can also be found on the official Bellagio webpage at www.bellagio.com.