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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.

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
Zappos, Tony Hsieh Move Into Downtown Headquarters

Zappos, Tony Hsieh Move Into Downtown Headquarters

It's arguably one of the biggest tectonic shifts in the history of downtown Las Vegas. Zappos, the massive online e-commerce...
September 11 2013 — 3 min read — 2 comments
Downtown Grand Shows Off Fanciful New Facade

Downtown Grand Shows Off Fanciful New Facade

The scaffolding has finally come down at the Downtown Grand, formerly the Lady Luck, and we've got some fresh-out-of-the-camera photos...
September 10 2013 — 2 min read — 2 comments
How to Eat Free in Las Vegas, Every Single Time

How to Eat Free in Las Vegas, Every Single Time

Some Las Vegas restaurants can put a serious dent in your budget, so here's a step-by-step way to eat free...
September 09 2013 — 2 min read — 1 comment
Today’s Reason to Love the Fremont Street Experience

Today’s Reason to Love the Fremont Street Experience

At the Fremont Street Experience, things just happen.
September 07 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Security Breaches of the Day: Two New Fremont Street Bars

Security Breaches of the Day: Two New Fremont Street Bars

There are some rules here in Las Vegas. First, there's no sex in the Champagne Room. Second, if you don't...
September 06 2013 — 2 min read — 0 comments
SlotZilla Zipline Ride Downtown Gets Its First Showgirl

SlotZilla Zipline Ride Downtown Gets Its First Showgirl

Downtown's new zipline ride, SlotZilla, is making serious headway. How do we know? It finally got a showgirl. SlotZilla is...
September 06 2013 — 2 min read — 2 comments

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