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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.

“Pawn Shop Live” Show Debuts at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

“Pawn Shop Live” Show Debuts at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

A parody of one of reality TV's biggest hits, History Channel's "Pawn Stars," is coming to the Golden Nugget in...
December 02 2013 — 2 min read — 2 comments
12 Things to Love at Triple George Grill Restaurant

12 Things to Love at Triple George Grill Restaurant

Downtown's Triple George Grill is one of this blog's favorite restaurants in Las Vegas. A recent visit provided us a...
December 02 2013 — 3 min read — 1 comment
Downtown’s Golden Gate Will Rename Its Casino Bar in Honor of Repeal Day

Downtown’s Golden Gate Will Rename Its Casino Bar in Honor of Repeal Day

Oh, Prohibition. Back in the 1920s, some bonehead politicians got it into their heads that banning the sale, production and...
November 30 2013 — 1 min read — 2 comments
Why Craps Players Love Downtown’s Fremont Casino

Why Craps Players Love Downtown’s Fremont Casino

Craps is one of the most exciting games in any Las Vegas casino, and craps devotees have a special place...
November 27 2013 — 1 min read — 1 comment
Silver Strikes: When Slots Machines Spit Out Collectible Coins

Silver Strikes: When Slots Machines Spit Out Collectible Coins

We've strolled past Silver Strike slot machines in Las Vegas casinos for gawd-knows-how-long. Never thought much about them, until recently...
November 21 2013 — 2 min read — 55 comments
Six Random Things at the Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas

Six Random Things at the Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas

You never know what you'll trip over if you just visit a Las Vegas hotel and roam. Here are six...
November 20 2013 — 2 min read — 4 comments
Golden Gate Hosts Blow-Out to Celebrate Appearance on Syfy’s “Naked Vegas”

Golden Gate Hosts Blow-Out to Celebrate Appearance on Syfy’s “Naked Vegas”

As if the Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas weren't famous enough (it opened in 1906), its autograph is now...
November 20 2013 — 2 min read — 0 comments
What Happens in Vegas Ends Up On This Las Vegas Blog

What Happens in Vegas Ends Up On This Las Vegas Blog

Fair warning.
November 18 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Three Iron-Clad Reasons It’s OK to Make a Sucker Bet in Las Vegas

Three Iron-Clad Reasons It’s OK to Make a Sucker Bet in Las Vegas

Blackjack is one of the most popular table games in Las Vegas, and casinos have an array of side bets...
November 17 2013 — 2 min read — 1 comment
Six Temptations You’ll Love at Pizza Rock Las Vegas

Six Temptations You’ll Love at Pizza Rock Las Vegas

Pizza Rock, a new restaurant in downtown Las Vegas, is absolutely crushing it. During our most recent visit, the place...
November 17 2013 — 3 min read — 4 comments
SlotZilla Zipline Gets Wired in Downtown Las Vegas, Set to Launch in December

SlotZilla Zipline Gets Wired in Downtown Las Vegas, Set to Launch in December

The long-awaited SlotZilla zipline in downtown Las Vegas has moved into the final stages of preparation for its opening in...
November 15 2013 — 2 min read — 1 comment
Screw Pretense, Binion’s Has the Best Burger in Las Vegas

Screw Pretense, Binion’s Has the Best Burger in Las Vegas

We've tried what must be dozens of burgers in restaurants up and down the Las Vegas Strip. The best burger...
November 14 2013 — 1 min read — 5 comments
Downtown Grand Redefines Disappointment With Bland Grand Opening

Downtown Grand Redefines Disappointment With Bland Grand Opening

We're starting to wonder if the new Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino even knows it's in Las Vegas. After a...
November 13 2013 — 3 min read — 1 comment
Please Don’t Be That Guy in Las Vegas

Please Don’t Be That Guy in Las Vegas

Seriously. Don't be that guy when you're in Las Vegas. And if you could avoid being that guy no matter...
November 13 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments

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