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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.

Las Vegas Zipline, SlotZilla, Gets Three Vital New Parts

Las Vegas Zipline, SlotZilla, Gets Three Vital New Parts

We're happy to report the assembly of downtown's new zipline attraction, SlotZilla, is moving along at breakneck speed. Recently, the...
October 19 2013 — 2 min read — 0 comments
Eight Shiny New Things in Downtown Las Vegas

Eight Shiny New Things in Downtown Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip may be one of the brightest places on Earth, but downtown Las Vegas has some new...
October 12 2013 — 3 min read — 1 comment
Today’s Las Vegas Marketing B.S., Courtesy of The Plaza

Today’s Las Vegas Marketing B.S., Courtesy of The Plaza

We get that Las Vegas hotels have to sell rooms. We appreciate the dilemma. It can be hard, even when...
October 10 2013 — 1 min read — 6 comments
SlotZilla Zipline Nears Completion in Downtown Las Vegas

SlotZilla Zipline Nears Completion in Downtown Las Vegas

SlotZilla, the new Las Vegas zipline downtown, is just about ready for its grand debut, and we've got a ton...
October 07 2013 — 3 min read — 0 comments
Three New Things at Golden Nugget Since Your Last Visit

Three New Things at Golden Nugget Since Your Last Visit

The Golden Nugget, downtown, is a true classic. This beloved Las Vegas fixture continues to give us surprises, and here...
October 05 2013 — 2 min read — 5 comments
Frothy Details Surface for New Beer Garden at The Plaza

Frothy Details Surface for New Beer Garden at The Plaza

It sounds like the long-rumored beer garden at The Plaza, downtown, will soon come to fruition: The bar and restaurant,...
October 02 2013 — 1 min read — 2 comments
Drag Queen Bar Drink & Drag Has Its Thing Yanked

Drag Queen Bar Drink & Drag Has Its Thing Yanked

Downtown's Drink & Drag, a nightclub, bar, bowling alley and pool hall staffed almost entirely by drag queens, has been...
October 02 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
15 Fascinating Things We Learned From Oscar Goodman’s Autobiography

15 Fascinating Things We Learned From Oscar Goodman’s Autobiography

For 12 years, Oscar Goodman wasn't just the mayor of Las Vegas, he was its biggest cheerleader. Goodman's autobiography, "Being...
October 02 2013 — 3 min read — 1 comment
At Least This Downtown Las Vegas Mural Isn’t Awkward

At Least This Downtown Las Vegas Mural Isn’t Awkward

Outside the California Hotel, downtown, there's a large tile mural. Yes, we took a photo, thanks so much for asking....
September 22 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Today’s Luscious Las Vegas Photo: The Fabulous Golden Gate

Today’s Luscious Las Vegas Photo: The Fabulous Golden Gate

The Golden Gate, in downtown Las Vegas, has come a long way since it opened in 1906. Here's our take...
September 21 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
10 New Things Downtown to Up Your Las Vegas Street Cred

10 New Things Downtown to Up Your Las Vegas Street Cred

Your friends might be Vegas fanatics, but when it comes to the latest Vegas stuff, you've got the edge. Because...
September 20 2013 — 4 min read — 5 comments
Jim Morrison’s Arresting Artifact at Hogs & Heifers

Jim Morrison’s Arresting Artifact at Hogs & Heifers

There are a lot of places to have a brush with Las Vegas history. You can swing by the Golden...
September 17 2013 — 1 min read — 3 comments
Eight New Things We Stumbled Upon in Downtown Vegas

Eight New Things We Stumbled Upon in Downtown Vegas

There's always something new in Las Vegas. Here are a few downtown quickies we stumbled upon during our last visit....
September 13 2013 — 3 min read — 0 comments
Las Vegas Blog Claims World Record for “Most Photos Taken With a Million Dollars”

Las Vegas Blog Claims World Record for “Most Photos Taken With a Million Dollars”

In a world full of questionable world records, this one could only happen in Las Vegas. We're pleased to announce...
September 12 2013 — 3 min read — 5 comments

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