Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is a quirky alternative to the Las Vegas Strip, with good gambling, a grittier vibe and a diverse collection of restaurants, bars and casinos.

Las Vegas Club Demolition Update: Rubble Happens

Las Vegas Club Demolition Update: Rubble Happens

The demolition of downtown's Las Vegas Club continues at a brisk pace. Crews and their toys have virtually finished off...
Golden Gate Expansion Nears Completion, Here’s a First Peek Inside

Golden Gate Expansion Nears Completion, Here’s a First Peek Inside

Golden Gate's expansion is in the home stretch, and we've got an exclusive look inside. The expansion has been months...
Demolition Crews Make Quick Work of Las Vegas Club

Demolition Crews Make Quick Work of Las Vegas Club

The Las Vegas Club, in downtown Las Vegas, opened in 1930. It closed on Aug. 19, 2015, and is well...
Fremont Street Gains White Castle Restaurant, Loses Classic Trader Bill’s Sign

Fremont Street Gains White Castle Restaurant, Loses Classic Trader Bill’s Sign

There's been a lot of great buzz about a new White Castle coming to Fremont Street. We should know, we...
Corduroy Opens in Eclectic Fremont East District

Corduroy Opens in Eclectic Fremont East District

Corduroy, a quirky, lively bar from the Downtown Project, has opened in the Fremont East Entertainment District in downtown Las...
Mermaids Casino is Demolished in Downtown Las Vegas

Mermaids Casino is Demolished in Downtown Las Vegas

Mermaids Casino, a seedy but beloved casino on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, has been demolished to make way for...
18 Fremont Demolition Update: Time Has Come for Mermaids and Las Vegas Club’s Casino

18 Fremont Demolition Update: Time Has Come for Mermaids and Las Vegas Club’s Casino

Our alleged obsession with casino demolitions continues with the latest from the 18 Fremont project in downtown Las Vegas. Let's...
18 Fremont Update: Vegas Vickie Relocates, Last Hurrah at Mermaids and Las Vegas Club, Demolition News

18 Fremont Update: Vegas Vickie Relocates, Last Hurrah at Mermaids and Las Vegas Club, Demolition News

There's a lot going on at downtown's 18 Fremont block, and we've got all the latest scoop you won't find...
Free Downtown Loop Shuttle Service Launches

Free Downtown Loop Shuttle Service Launches

There's a new way to get around downtown Las Vegas, and it's free. The Downtown Loop shuttle service is a...
Austin “Chumlee” Russell’s Candy Shop Opens at Pawn Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas

Austin “Chumlee” Russell’s Candy Shop Opens at Pawn Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas

Austin "Chumlee" Russell, one of the stars of the Las Vegas-based "Pawn Stars" reality series, has opened a new candy...
Derek Stevens Land Buy Opens Up Possibilities for Downtown Vegas

Derek Stevens Land Buy Opens Up Possibilities for Downtown Vegas

While Vegas-watchers had their eye on a classic neon sign, Vegas Vickie, coming down on Fremont Street, they missed news...
Downtown Grand Snafu Reaps Big Wins for Players

Downtown Grand Snafu Reaps Big Wins for Players

It's a Las Vegas story almost too good to be true, but it happened, and it's sure to become the...
Details Emerge of Las Vegas Club, Mermaids and Glitter Gulch Demolition, Plus Vegas Vickie’s Fate

Details Emerge of Las Vegas Club, Mermaids and Glitter Gulch Demolition, Plus Vegas Vickie’s Fate

There's a lot going on at the Las Vegas Club site in downtown Las Vegas, and we've got all the...
Neon Museum Rolls Out Signs for Expanded Boneyard

Neon Museum Rolls Out Signs for Expanded Boneyard

The Las Vegas Neon Museum has begun taking vintage signs out of storage to display them in a new part...

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

NADC Burger and Picanha Steak Set for Downtown’s Tony @ Carson

NADC Burger and Picanha Steak Set for Downtown’s Tony @ Carson

Golden Gate Loses Table Games, Launches Best Happy Hour in America

Golden Gate Loses Table Games, Launches Best Happy Hour in America

Golden Gate Leans Into End of Table Games, Dancing Dealers

Golden Gate Leans Into End of Table Games, Dancing Dealers

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign