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A lively neighborhood with a rich history, Downtown Las Vegas is rife with chic drink dens, celebrated restaurants, opportunities to delve into the city’s storied past and entertainment for all types of interests. FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE More than 17 million visitors a year are mesmerized by the Viva Vision light shows on the gigantic LED-equipped video screen that makes up the domed ceiling of the Fremont Street Experience’s famed pedestrian walkway. EAT & DRINK Foodies will delight in Downtown Las Vegas’ vast selection of restaurants and cuisines. Snag a table at Golden Nugget’s Chart House for fresh seafood of all kinds, book a table at Top of Binion’s Steakhouse at Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel for chicken fried lobster, and indulge in the bone-in ribeye at Redwood Steakhouse at California Hotel & Casino. For pre- or post-dinner cocktails, toast the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino’s long history at the 1920s-themed Bar Prohibition!, a watering hole that nods to the casino’s storied past. Other options include the casual Longbar at the D, as well as Playground at Gold Spike, where adults can pair libations with oversized versions of classic games like chess and Jenga. PUB CRAWL Prefer to imbibe in an organized fashion? Vegas Pub Crawler offers customized party bike drinking tours for groups, with stops at favorite downtown bars. DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER From of-the-now pop-up clubs and sprawling festivals to world-class fights, rockin’ concerts and energetic watching parties, this open-air events center is lauded for its diverse lineup and location in the heart of downtown. CONTAINER PARK Repurposed shipping containers house boutiques, art galleries and eateries at this stroll-worthy locale. Peruse sweet treasures like buttery toffee, as well as bonbons and truffles in exquisite flavors at JinJu Chocolates (think: Berry Mascarpone and Tahitian Creme); browse jewelry, décor and accessories made by Las Vegas creatives at Art Box and get caffeinated at The Black Cup, which serves up locally roasted organic coffee. You also can catch an immersive educational or musical flick at The Dome, a 360-degree entertainment experience. MUSEUMS Experience what it’s like to be in a police lineup and find out why Las Vegas was once an enticing home for mobsters at The Mob Museum, featuring an interactive look at how organized crime has impacted American and world history. Meanwhile, a guided tour of The Neon Museum’s Neon Boneyard takes visitors through an iconic collection of Las Vegas signs from the 1930s to the present day. FREMONT EAST The Fremont East District hosts a bounty of intriguing places to eat and drink. Go to trendy Park on Fremont for mouthwatering burgers, sip classy speakeasy cocktails at The Laundry Room and stop by Corduroy to belly up to a slick 1970s-inspired bar. SEE A SHOW The Scintas, the resident act at Plaza Hotel & Casino, supplies all of the ingredients for a satisfying Las Vegas show: crowd-pleasing comedy (impressions included), dazzling musical numbers and amazing chemistry between the four performers. favorite downtown bars. POOL PARTY With free admission for hotel guests, visitors and locals, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino’s Citrus Grand Pool Deck is an approachable paradise with a luxe infinity pool, fire pit, restaurant and bar, and other amenities.
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