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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.

Change Is the Only Constant at Plaza Las Vegas, And By “Change” We Mean “Meh”

Change Is the Only Constant at Plaza Las Vegas, And By “Change” We Mean “Meh”

Wow, there's a lot going on at the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas. To a layperson's eye, none of it...
June 17 2014 — 3 min read — 8 comments
Pop-Up Casino at Former Moulin Rouge is Awesome, Announcement of New Moulin Rouge, Not So Much

Pop-Up Casino at Former Moulin Rouge is Awesome, Announcement of New Moulin Rouge, Not So Much

It's one of the quirkiest aspects of Las Vegas casino culture. Owners of defunct casinos are obligated to have gaming...
June 16 2014 — 3 min read — 2 comments
The D Begins Construction on New Gateway to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

The D Begins Construction on New Gateway to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

The D Las Vegas, and its owner Derek Stevens, have big plans in store for downtown, and those include a...
June 11 2014 — 3 min read — 1 comment
Golden Nugget Takes Its Show, and Its Gold Nugget, On the Road

Golden Nugget Takes Its Show, and Its Gold Nugget, On the Road

For some time now, it's been a fairly well-known fact that various Golden Nugget casinos around the country have the...
June 11 2014 — 2 min read — 2 comments
Triple George Brings Back World’s Best Sliders, But Not On the Menu

Triple George Brings Back World’s Best Sliders, But Not On the Menu

When downtown's Triple George restaurant stopped serving its life-altering chicken parm sliders, a great wailing and gnashing of teeth resonated...
June 10 2014 — 3 min read — 2 comments
A First Look at the Long-Awaited Street Dice at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

A First Look at the Long-Awaited Street Dice at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

Downtown Grand, formerly Lady Luck, opened on October 27, 2013. Even before the hotel's grand re-opening, there was buzz about...
May 15 2014 — 4 min read — 17 comments
Fremont Street’s Pioneer Club Gets Its Skin Peeled Off, Reveals Las Vegas History

Fremont Street’s Pioneer Club Gets Its Skin Peeled Off, Reveals Las Vegas History

The Pioneer Club in downtown Las Vegas is a building steeped in Las Vegas history, and it's currently having some...
May 12 2014 — 2 min read — 10 comments
Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar Opens at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar Opens at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

There's a lively new spot to check out at Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas, Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila...
May 08 2014 — 3 min read — 1 comment
Well, At Least That’s Not Awkward

Well, At Least That’s Not Awkward

Oh, Las Vegas.
April 28 2014 — 1 min read — 0 comments
SlotZilla Las Vegas Zip Line Opens at Downtown’s Fremont Street Experience

SlotZilla Las Vegas Zip Line Opens at Downtown’s Fremont Street Experience

The SlotZilla zip line in downtown Las Vegas has officially opened. The new attraction opened at noon on April 27,...
April 28 2014 — 2 min read — 16 comments
Three Panty-Dropper Cocktails at Commonwealth Las Vegas, Downtown

Three Panty-Dropper Cocktails at Commonwealth Las Vegas, Downtown

Downtown's Commonwealth is a great spot to hang with friends and enjoy some libations. Some of the bar's signature cocktails...
April 26 2014 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Downtown’s SlotZilla Las Vegas Zip Line Takes First Riders

Downtown’s SlotZilla Las Vegas Zip Line Takes First Riders

The long-awaited, much-anticipated SlotZilla Las Vegas zip line at downtown's Fremont Street Experience has launched its first riders! The new...
April 24 2014 — 2 min read — 0 comments
Cowgirl Up Cantina Opens at Binion’s

Cowgirl Up Cantina Opens at Binion’s

As we were the very first to report, via Twitter, the Cowgirl Up Cantina outdoor bar at Binion's has opened....
April 21 2014 — 1 min read — 0 comments
10 More Free Things to Do in Las Vegas If You Have a Short Attention Span

10 More Free Things to Do in Las Vegas If You Have a Short Attention Span

It seems everyone is talking about our 10 Best Free Things to Do in Las Vegas If You Have a...
April 14 2014 — 3 min read — 0 comments

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November 12 2025 — 6 min read — 2 comments
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