Who knew that water could look so cool? I wish I had realized how impressive this fountain was earlier - I would have planned more opportunities to stop by and see the show.
During the week, there are shows every half hour beginning at three (noon on the weekends), and every night, starting at 8pm, they run one show every fifteen minutes until midnight. The shows might be delayed or postponed when the wind is strong, but trust me, it's worth waiting for!
The show is set in rhythm to one of thirty or so classic Vegas songs. As the music players, the jets spray water up to 200 feet in the air, and really make it dance. I didn't know it was possible, but it's true. The lighting that's turned on at night makes me most highly recommend an after-dark viewing for the best effect.
We got to the Bellagio early enough to get a good spot along the railing - this made us feel a bit more "Ocean's 11". However, a close-up spot isn't strictly necessary, since, like everything else on the strip, the fountains are huge - set in an eight acre lake that's viewable from
space!