Downtown Las Vegas

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.

Neon Museum Welcomes Classic Plaza Sign to Boneyard

Neon Museum Welcomes Classic Plaza Sign to Boneyard

The Neon Museum hosted its first sign lighting in two years to unveil a new sign in its collection. Technically,...

September 15 2022 — 3 min read — 8 comments

Enhanced Downtown Showgirls Get Turned On

Enhanced Downtown Showgirls Get Turned On

Two showgirls greeting visitors to downtown Las Vegas have been replaced with bigger, more sparkly versions. The showgirls are the...

September 02 2022 — 4 min read — 2 comments

The Parlour Takes Another Stab at Impossible Spot Downtown

The Parlour Takes Another Stab at Impossible Spot Downtown

There are tough locations for restaurants, then there's this spot. History be damned, a self-described "boujee" fast-casual drive-through breakfast spot,...

August 22 2022 — 3 min read — 0 comments

Raised by Wolves Bar Opens at Downtown’s Neonopolis

Raised by Wolves Bar Opens at Downtown’s Neonopolis

The one thing you can say with certainty about downtown's Neonopolis mall is it's never not trying. The newest venture...

August 18 2022 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Circa Meeting and Convention Spaces Readies for Debut

Circa Meeting and Convention Spaces Readies for Debut

The official unveiling of Circa's new meeting and convention space is three weeks away, but we aren't really into "official...

August 10 2022 — 5 min read — 3 comments

Four Queens Gets Carpet Refresh, Let’s Talk About Casino Carpeting

Four Queens Gets Carpet Refresh, Let’s Talk About Casino Carpeting

You've got to love a slow news day because it means we have time to share news that isn't really...

August 09 2022 — 3 min read — 4 comments

Bacon Nation Restaurant to Open at The D

Bacon Nation Restaurant to Open at The D

Well, now we know what's taking the place of The D's shuttered D Grill restaurant. Gird your arteries: This fall,...

August 03 2022 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Big Cat Magic Show Closes Before It Opens Downtown

Big Cat Magic Show Closes Before It Opens Downtown

Recently, it was reported former Las Vegas headliner Dirk Arthur would return with a big cat magic show at downtown's...

August 03 2022 — 3 min read — 3 comments

First Word: Fremont Casino to Get Steak ‘n Shake, Huey Magoo’s, Roli Roti

First Word: Fremont Casino to Get Steak ‘n Shake, Huey Magoo’s, Roli Roti

Downtown's Fremont casino is in the middle of a casino expansion, and part of the $55 million project includes a...

July 13 2022 — 2 min read — 5 comments

Fremont Street Experience Bumps Up Security on Weekends

Fremont Street Experience Bumps Up Security on Weekends

Following a couple of shootings on Fremont Street Experience, the tourist destination is taking steps to quell concerns about safety....

July 08 2022 — 4 min read — 11 comments

Confirmed: Two New Restaurants Set for Downtown Grand

Confirmed: Two New Restaurants Set for Downtown Grand

Downtown Grand has confirmed it's getting two new restaurants, Hot N Juicy Crawfish and Yama Sushi. Downtown Grand is located...

July 06 2022 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Vegas Vickie is Getting Her Own Beer and NFT

Vegas Vickie is Getting Her Own Beer and NFT

Circa Las Vegas is making the most of its iconic neon sign, Vegas Vickie. Not only did Circa make the...

June 23 2022 — 5 min read — 6 comments

Here’s the Latest on the Fremont Casino Expansion

Here’s the Latest on the Fremont Casino Expansion

Fremont Hotel & Casino, a longtime downtown fixture, is expanding its casino to the tune of $50 million (or more)....

June 21 2022 — 2 min read — 8 comments

Plaza Reveals Details of Carousel Bar, Smoke-Free Casino Expansion and More

Plaza Reveals Details of Carousel Bar, Smoke-Free Casino Expansion and More

Downtown's Plaza casino shared plans for a new bar, Carousel Bar, in its iconic porte cochere, as well as a...

June 16 2022 — 4 min read — 2 comments

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Plaza Set to Host Life is Beautiful Music Festival, Probably

Plaza Set to Host Life is Beautiful Music Festival, Probably

April 15 2024 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don’t Freak Out

Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don’t Freak Out

April 09 2024 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Mind-Bending Banachek Show Calling It Quits at Strat

Mind-Bending Banachek Show Calling It Quits at Strat

March 20 2024 — 1 min read — 0 comments

Shots Fired at Fremont Street Experience (Not That Kind)

Shots Fired at Fremont Street Experience (Not That Kind)

February 21 2024 — 4 min read — 6 comments