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.

Fremont Street Experience Names Free 2024 Concert Series Roster

Fremont Street Experience Names Free 2024 Concert Series Roster

Fremont Street Experience has announced the bands for its 2024 "Downtown Rocks" free concert series. Yes, you read that correctly....
Plaza Set to Host Life is Beautiful Music Festival, Probably

Plaza Set to Host Life is Beautiful Music Festival, Probably

A longtime downtown Las Vegas event, the Life is Beautiful music festival, is set to move locations this year. We've...
Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don’t Freak Out

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

Silver Strike slots have a cult following, and fans of the machine report experiencing heart palpitations upon discovering the machines...
Mind-Bending Banachek Show Calling It Quits at Strat

Mind-Bending Banachek Show Calling It Quits at Strat

A remarkable show at Strat, Banachek's "Mind Games Live," is ending its run at The Strat. The show closes on...
Shots Fired at Fremont Street Experience (Not That Kind)

Shots Fired at Fremont Street Experience (Not That Kind)

Fremont Street Street Experience has had enough of seeing visitors badgered by aggressive street performers demanding payment for shows or...
Neon Museum to Restore Three Classic Flamingo Signs

Neon Museum to Restore Three Classic Flamingo Signs

Downtown's Neon Museum is taking on the daunting task of restoring more Vegas casino signage. This time, it's three pieces...
Golden Gate to Close One Week for Refresh

Golden Gate to Close One Week for Refresh

There's arguably bigger news in Las Vegas at the moment (Durango casino opened, Fontainebleau opens Dec. 14), but scoop is...
Jackass Lawyers File Frivolous Lawsuit Against Circa for Charging Sales Tax

Jackass Lawyers File Frivolous Lawsuit Against Circa for Charging Sales Tax

Just when you thought Las Vegas had reached peak stupid by hosting the F1 debacle, there's this. A group of...
Las Vegas is Getting a Fine Art Museum Thanks to Elaine Wynn’s Deep Pockets

Las Vegas is Getting a Fine Art Museum Thanks to Elaine Wynn’s Deep Pockets

We haven't seen this announced officially yet, but we hear a new fine arts museum has been approved for Symphony...
“Horned Toad” Mural Painted Over in Downtown Las Vegas

“Horned Toad” Mural Painted Over in Downtown Las Vegas

In what can only be described as a "swift kick to the nadular region," downtown has lost an epic mural...
Pizza Rock Fire Department Response Nearly Gives Las Vegas Blogger Heart Attack

Pizza Rock Fire Department Response Nearly Gives Las Vegas Blogger Heart Attack

An incident at a popular downtown restaurant, Pizza Rock, nearly caused a Las Vegas blogger to have a heart attack....
Circa Named Best Casino Resort in U.S. for Third Straight Time, Here’s Why

Circa Named Best Casino Resort in U.S. for Third Straight Time, Here’s Why

At this year's Global Gaming Awards, Circa Las Vegas was named "North American Property of the Year" for the third...
Fremont Casino Wraps Up Casino Renovation

Fremont Casino Wraps Up Casino Renovation

The Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas has completed its months-long renovation. The renovation had a budget of...
Binion’s Gets Its Million-Dollar Groove Back

Binion’s Gets Its Million-Dollar Groove Back

For years, photos with a million dollars cash at Binion's was a fun free thing to do in Las Vegas....

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

Golden Gate to Close Its Last Live Craps Table [UPDATED]

Golden Gate to Close Its Last Live Craps Table [UPDATED]

Pinches Tacos Shutters at Downtown Container Park

Pinches Tacos Shutters at Downtown Container Park