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.

Life is Beautiful’s “Big Beautiful Block Party” Announces 2024 Line-Up

Life is Beautiful’s “Big Beautiful Block Party” Announces 2024 Line-Up

Yes, the whole thing is weird. It's Life is Beautiful, but it's not, and you've probably never heard of any...

June 25 2024 — 4 min read — 8 comments

Inspire Nightclub Closes Abruptly on Fremont East, Downtown Drama Abounds

Inspire Nightclub Closes Abruptly on Fremont East, Downtown Drama Abounds

Inspire has expired. The venue, at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Fremont Street in the Fremont East Entertainment...

June 15 2024 — 4 min read — 9 comments

Neonopolis Announces $300 Million Never, Ever Happening Project

Neonopolis Announces $300 Million Never, Ever Happening Project

When we think of Neonopolis, the quirky downtown shopping complex, one phrase springs to mind: "Endlessly optimistic and relentlessly disappointing."...

May 21 2024 — 3 min read — 5 comments

Confirmed: “Miss Behave’s Mavericks” Set for Plaza

Confirmed: “Miss Behave’s Mavericks” Set for Plaza

A "new" show is headed to Plaza casino downtown, "Miss Behave's Mavericks." The show launches Oct. 2, 2024. Why the...

May 17 2024 — 4 min read — 0 comments

Downtown’s Zappos Headquarters Up for Sublease

Downtown’s Zappos Headquarters Up for Sublease

This news has some layers. Most don't bode well for Zappos employees or downtown, unfortunately. The Zappos Campus, headquarters of...

May 13 2024 — 3 min read — 5 comments

El Cortez to Undergo $20 Million Augmentation Procedure

El Cortez to Undergo $20 Million Augmentation Procedure

One of the few remaining old-school Vegas casinos isn't only not ready to cash in its chips, it's doubling down...

May 09 2024 — 4 min read — 6 comments

California Noodle House Reopens at The Cal After Four Years

California Noodle House Reopens at The Cal After Four Years

A well-regarded restaurant at downtown's California casino, California Noodle House, has quietly reopened after a four-year hiatus. The Noodle House...

May 06 2024 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Peyote Restaurant Closes at Fergusons in Downtown Las Vegas

Peyote Restaurant Closes at Fergusons in Downtown Las Vegas

A popular downtown restaurant, Peyote at Fergusons Downtown, has closed. Our friends at Channel 8 were the first to report...

May 03 2024 — 3 min read — 4 comments

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....

May 01 2024 — 3 min read — 4 comments

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...

April 15 2024 — 3 min read — 4 comments

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...

April 09 2024 — 3 min read — 5 comments

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...

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)

Fremont Street Street Experience has had enough of seeing visitors badgered by aggressive street performers demanding payment for shows or...

February 21 2024 — 4 min read — 6 comments

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...

December 12 2023 — 3 min read — 1 comment

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Sand Dollar Downtown to Close at Plaza Casino

Sand Dollar Downtown to Close at Plaza Casino

November 27 2025 — 3 min read — 8 comments

Long-Ailing Pepper Club Restaurant to Close at English Hotel

Long-Ailing Pepper Club Restaurant to Close at English Hotel

November 14 2025 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve Lineup Features Copious Underwhelm

Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve Lineup Features Copious Underwhelm

November 13 2025 — 3 min read — 7 comments

Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

November 12 2025 — 6 min read — 2 comments