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.

El Cortez Reveals Remodeled Rooms and They’re Certainly Distinctive

El Cortez Reveals Remodeled Rooms and They’re Certainly Distinctive

We're going to say this up front: We love El Cortez. This downtown casino-hotel is an absolute gem. We love...

September 28 2022 — 4 min read — 10 comments

Pedestrian Viewing Deck for Downtown Arches Approved

Pedestrian Viewing Deck for Downtown Arches Approved

Downtown's Gateway Arches are a wonderful photo op, if you're a thrillseeker. The arches are located on Las Vegas Blvd.,...

September 21 2022 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Binion’s and Four Queens Merge Players Clubs

Binion’s and Four Queens Merge Players Clubs

It's been a minute, but two downtown casinos with the same ownership (TLC Casino Enterprises) are combining their players clubs,...

September 19 2022 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Checking In on Construction at Fremont Casino

Checking In on Construction at Fremont Casino

Slow but steady progress is being made on the casino expansion at downtown's Fremont hotel, so we figured it was...

September 16 2022 — 2 min read — 4 comments

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

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

NADC Burger and Picanha Steak Set for Downtown’s Tony @ Carson

NADC Burger and Picanha Steak Set for Downtown’s Tony @ Carson

October 21 2025 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Golden Gate Loses Table Games, Launches Best Happy Hour in America

Golden Gate Loses Table Games, Launches Best Happy Hour in America

October 08 2025 — 7 min read — 5 comments

Golden Gate Leans Into End of Table Games, Dancing Dealers

Golden Gate Leans Into End of Table Games, Dancing Dealers

August 29 2025 — 3 min read — 5 comments

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

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

August 19 2025 — 3 min read — 1 comment