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.

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....
Jazz Fans Rejoice: Downtown Grand to Get Fat Cat Jazz and Blues Lounge

Jazz Fans Rejoice: Downtown Grand to Get Fat Cat Jazz and Blues Lounge

We've got some exclusive scoop about a new venue coming to Downtown Grand. Located downtown. Seriously? It's right there in...
Downtown’s Donut Bar Closes Amidst Dumbassery

Downtown’s Donut Bar Closes Amidst Dumbassery

A longtime downtown fixture, Donut Bar, has closed after seven years of operation. We always liked the place, always said...
Rumor: Another Todd English Restaurant to Close, The Beast at Area 15

Rumor: Another Todd English Restaurant to Close, The Beast at Area 15

Todd English has apparently been shown the door by Las Vegas, again. As previously announced, his Olives restaurant is set...
Fremont Street’s Iconic Vegas Vic Gets Love at Last

Fremont Street’s Iconic Vegas Vic Gets Love at Last

Following months of complaints from this blog and members of the public, the owners of Vegas Vic have finally stepped...

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Shots Fired at Fremont Street Experience (Not That Kind)

Shots Fired at Fremont Street Experience (Not That Kind)

Neon Museum to Restore Three Classic Flamingo Signs

Neon Museum to Restore Three Classic Flamingo Signs

Golden Gate to Close One Week for Refresh

Golden Gate to Close One Week for Refresh