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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.

Stage Bar Opens at Golden Gate, WTF Ensues at Golden Nugget

Stage Bar Opens at Golden Gate, WTF Ensues at Golden Nugget

The Golden Gate has opened its new outdoor bar, Stage Bar, downtown. The new bar complements its other outdoor bar,...
November 05 2013 — 2 min read — 0 comments
It’s Curtains for the Mob Attraction at Tropicana Las Vegas

It’s Curtains for the Mob Attraction at Tropicana Las Vegas

The Mob Attraction at Tropicana is closing, as of Nov. 3, 2013. The folks behind the struggling attraction claim it...
November 03 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Golden Gate Hosts Viewing Party of “Naked Vegas”

Golden Gate Hosts Viewing Party of “Naked Vegas”

A new TV series on the Syfy channel, "Naked Vegas," centers around body painting and features some of our favorite...
October 31 2013 — 1 min read — 1 comment
Let’s Explore the Soft Opening of Downtown Grand Las Vegas

Let’s Explore the Soft Opening of Downtown Grand Las Vegas

The Downtown Grand Las Vegas has finally made its much-anticipated debut, so it's time to check out the former Lady...
October 29 2013 — 5 min read — 11 comments
Pizza Rock Opens to Rave Reviews, Including Ours

Pizza Rock Opens to Rave Reviews, Including Ours

There's a great new pizza joint in Las Vegas, and downtown's Pizza Rock restaurant and bar, it turns out, is...
October 19 2013 — 3 min read — 1 comment
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

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