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.

SlotZilla Zoomline Tests Are in Full Swing and We’re Feeling a Little Woozy

SlotZilla Zoomline Tests Are in Full Swing and We’re Feeling a Little Woozy

The SlotZilla zip line in downtown Las Vegas is testing its upper Zoomline, and if you'll pardon the technical jargon,...
Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Experiencing Significant Shrinkage

Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Experiencing Significant Shrinkage

There's a lot of news coming out of Downtown Grand, formerly the Lady Luck, and most of it doesn't inspire...
Today’s Panty-Dropper Cocktail, Plus a Panty-Dropper Pizza for Good Measure

Today’s Panty-Dropper Cocktail, Plus a Panty-Dropper Pizza for Good Measure

This blog loves it some Pizza Rock! This downtown restaurant never fails to satisfy our cravings, and as a Las...
After Years of Searching, Finally, A Great Hawaiian Shaved Ice in Las Vegas

After Years of Searching, Finally, A Great Hawaiian Shaved Ice in Las Vegas

Our search has spanned a decade, but finally we have found a great Hawaiian-style shaved ice in Las Vegas. Where?...
Change Is the Only Constant at Plaza Las Vegas, And By “Change” We Mean “Meh”

Change Is the Only Constant at Plaza Las Vegas, And By “Change” We Mean “Meh”

Wow, there's a lot going on at the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas. To a layperson's eye, none of it...
Pop-Up Casino at Former Moulin Rouge is Awesome, Announcement of New Moulin Rouge, Not So Much

Pop-Up Casino at Former Moulin Rouge is Awesome, Announcement of New Moulin Rouge, Not So Much

It's one of the quirkiest aspects of Las Vegas casino culture. Owners of defunct casinos are obligated to have gaming...
The D Begins Construction on New Gateway to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

The D Begins Construction on New Gateway to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

The D Las Vegas, and its owner Derek Stevens, have big plans in store for downtown, and those include a...
Golden Nugget Takes Its Show, and Its Gold Nugget, On the Road

Golden Nugget Takes Its Show, and Its Gold Nugget, On the Road

For some time now, it's been a fairly well-known fact that various Golden Nugget casinos around the country have the...
Triple George Brings Back World’s Best Sliders, But Not On the Menu

Triple George Brings Back World’s Best Sliders, But Not On the Menu

When downtown's Triple George restaurant stopped serving its life-altering chicken parm sliders, a great wailing and gnashing of teeth resonated...
A First Look at the Long-Awaited Street Dice at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

A First Look at the Long-Awaited Street Dice at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

Downtown Grand, formerly Lady Luck, opened on October 27, 2013. Even before the hotel's grand re-opening, there was buzz about...
Fremont Street’s Pioneer Club Gets Its Skin Peeled Off, Reveals Las Vegas History

Fremont Street’s Pioneer Club Gets Its Skin Peeled Off, Reveals Las Vegas History

The Pioneer Club in downtown Las Vegas is a building steeped in Las Vegas history, and it's currently having some...
Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar Opens at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar Opens at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

There's a lively new spot to check out at Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas, Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila...
Well, At Least That’s Not Awkward

Well, At Least That’s Not Awkward

Oh, Las Vegas.
SlotZilla Las Vegas Zip Line Opens at Downtown’s Fremont Street Experience

SlotZilla Las Vegas Zip Line Opens at Downtown’s Fremont Street Experience

The SlotZilla zip line in downtown Las Vegas has officially opened. The new attraction opened at noon on April 27,...

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Neonopolis Snags Banger Replacement, Hush Puppy Restaurant

Neonopolis Snags Banger Replacement, Hush Puppy Restaurant

Fremont Street Experience Shares Line-Up for NYE Party

Fremont Street Experience Shares Line-Up for NYE Party

Taco Escobarr to Replace Smashed Pig on Fremont East

Taco Escobarr to Replace Smashed Pig on Fremont East

Beloved Hangout Downtown Cocktail Room to Close

Beloved Hangout Downtown Cocktail Room to Close