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.

Four, Count ‘Em Four, Shops Call It Quits at Pawn Plaza

To say downtown's Pawn Plaza is going through a rough patch would be an understatement. A startling four shops have shuttered...

August 23 2016 — 3 min read — 25 comments

Big Rig Jig Debuts in Downtown Las Vegas and It’s Glorious

The Big Rig Jig, a 50-foot-tall, 25-ton sculpture has made its debut in downtown Las Vegas, and it's an undeniable jaw-dropper....

August 21 2016 — 2 min read — 11 comments

Fiddlestix Restaurant Opens at Downtown’s Gold Spike

Gold Spike, has opened a new restaurant, Fiddlestix, just weeks after closing its cafe, The Grill. Gold Spike is a...

August 20 2016 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Lucky Dragon Shows New Sign of Life With, Y’Know, A Sign

If you're looking for signs the beleaguered Lucky Dragon resort may actually open, we've got one. The Lucky Dragon's hotel...

August 19 2016 — 1 min read — 2 comments

Five Epic Rum Cocktails at Downtown Las Vegas Bars for National Rum Day

Of all the made-up holidays our nation celebrates, there's one to rule them all. August 16 is National Rum Day!...

August 16 2016 — 2 min read — 7 comments

Downtown’s Gold Spike Closes The Grill, Fiddlestix Already in the Works

Downtown's Gold Spike has closed its cafe, The Grill, and is working on a new restaurant concept, Fiddlestix. The new...

July 22 2016 — 2 min read — 1 comment

Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 21: Good Vibrations, EasyPlay App and Howard Hughes

It's time for another excruciating episode of the Vital Vegas Podcast! This is episode 21, which means the podcast is...

July 17 2016 — 1 min read — 5 comments

Self-Help Spoof, “Yes, You Can’t!,” Set for Run at El Cortez

This one's flown under the radar, but a one-man show, "Yes, You Can't!" opens at downtown's El Cortez on July...

July 14 2016 — 2 min read — 5 comments

Stewart + Ogden Closes at Downtown Grand, Freedom Beat Already in the Works

As first predicted by our seemingly clairvoyant Twitter account, Downtown Grand has closed the doors to its Stewart + Ogden...

July 07 2016 — 2 min read — 10 comments

Plaza Makes a Splash With New Pool Complex, Complete with 16 Pickleball Courts

The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas recently unveiled its new rooftop pool complex, including an unexpected feature you won't find at...

July 04 2016 — 4 min read — 4 comments

The Beat Coffeehouse to Close on Fremont East, Eureka Restaurant On the Way

The Beat coffeehouse in the Emergency Arts building on Fremont East has announced, rather abruptly, it will close before Sep....

July 02 2016 — 3 min read — 12 comments

Mermaids, La Bayou and Glitter Gulch Close to Make Way for New Downtown Resort

Three mainstays of Fremont Street have shuttered at once, for good: Mermaids, La Bayou and Glitter Gulch. Each of the...

June 29 2016 — 5 min read — 24 comments

Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 19: Plaza Pool, Bugsy Siegel Gets Whacked and Some Vegas Edge

We're back with the final episode of our first season of the Vital Vegas Podcast, now translated into two languages,...

June 27 2016 — 1 min read — 0 comments

Mermaids Casino Will Give Away Thousands in Progressive Jackpots Before It Closes

Casino closings can often be sad things. There's always a bright spot, though. When they close, casinos are obligated to...

June 17 2016 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Downtown Las Vegas

Four, Count ‘Em Four, Shops Call It Quits at Pawn Plaza

Big Rig Jig Debuts in Downtown Las Vegas and It’s Glorious

Fiddlestix Restaurant Opens at Downtown’s Gold Spike

Lucky Dragon Shows New Sign of Life With, Y’Know, A Sign

Five Epic Rum Cocktails at Downtown Las Vegas Bars for National Rum Day

Downtown’s Gold Spike Closes The Grill, Fiddlestix Already in the Works

Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 21: Good Vibrations, EasyPlay App and Howard Hughes

Self-Help Spoof, “Yes, You Can’t!,” Set for Run at El Cortez

Stewart + Ogden Closes at Downtown Grand, Freedom Beat Already in the Works

Plaza Makes a Splash With New Pool Complex, Complete with 16 Pickleball Courts

The Beat Coffeehouse to Close on Fremont East, Eureka Restaurant On the Way

Mermaids, La Bayou and Glitter Gulch Close to Make Way for New Downtown Resort

Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 19: Plaza Pool, Bugsy Siegel Gets Whacked and Some Vegas Edge

Mermaids Casino Will Give Away Thousands in Progressive Jackpots Before It Closes

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