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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.

Expansion of Golden Gate Casino Has Begun

Expansion of Golden Gate Casino Has Begun

An expansion of the oldest casino in Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, has begun. The expansion will increase...
February 15 2017 — 2 min read — 1 comment
How People Started Sitting at Slot Machines in Casinos

How People Started Sitting at Slot Machines in Casinos

For the longest time, slot machines were the red-headed stepchild of casino gambling. They were the thing casinos had to...
February 14 2017 — 2 min read — 11 comments
Du-Par’s Restaurant at Golden Gate Closes Abruptly

Du-Par’s Restaurant at Golden Gate Closes Abruptly

A beloved downtown Las Vegas fixture, Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery at Golden Gate, has closed. Employees were informed of the...
February 07 2017 — 2 min read — 38 comments
Jay Leno, Brad Garrett Taping on Fremont Street Accompanied by Drama

Jay Leno, Brad Garrett Taping on Fremont Street Accompanied by Drama

Comedians Jay Leno and Brad Garrett were spotted on Fremont Street taping an episode of CNBC's "Jay Leno's Garage." The...
January 31 2017 — 2 min read — 5 comments
Downtown Las Vegas Hosts Pilot Program for Self-Driving Shuttle

Downtown Las Vegas Hosts Pilot Program for Self-Driving Shuttle

Downtown Las Vegas is playing host to the first self-driving, autonomous shuttle to be deployed on a public roadway in...
January 12 2017 — 2 min read — 3 comments
Vintage Train Cars at Downtown’s Main Street Station Find New Home

Vintage Train Cars at Downtown’s Main Street Station Find New Home

Two curiosities in downtown Las Vegas, vintage train cars used by the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Annie Oakley and Buffalo...
January 09 2017 — 3 min read — 9 comments
Security Breach: El Cortez Begins Creation of Imbibe Bar

Security Breach: El Cortez Begins Creation of Imbibe Bar

Way back in Jan. 2016, we caught wind of a new bar coming to El Cortez, the classic hotel on...
December 14 2016 — 2 min read — 2 comments
Pete Rose Bar & Grill Is Out, Heart Attack Grill Is In

Pete Rose Bar & Grill Is Out, Heart Attack Grill Is In

Nobody saw this one coming, but the former Pete Rose Bar & Grill on the Las Vegas Strip will soon...
December 06 2016 — 2 min read — 11 comments
15 New Things in Downtown Las Vegas Since Your Last Visit

15 New Things in Downtown Las Vegas Since Your Last Visit

We may spend a wee bit too much time in downtown Las Vegas, partially because we work there (at Fremont...
November 30 2016 — 5 min read — 13 comments
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours Will Whet Your Appetite for Las Vegas Restaurants

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours Will Whet Your Appetite for Las Vegas Restaurants

When you're a Las Vegas blog, one of the most common questions you hear is "Which restaurants should I visit?"...
November 17 2016 — 5 min read — 0 comments
Evel Pie Opens on Fremont Street With Pizza, Hooch and Rattlesnake Sausage

Evel Pie Opens on Fremont Street With Pizza, Hooch and Rattlesnake Sausage

There's a new pizza joint in downtown's Fremont East District, Evel Pie. The daredevil-inspired restaurant and bar opened Nov. 9,...
November 09 2016 — 3 min read — 6 comments
Downtown’s Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whiskey Restaurant Abruptly Closes

Downtown’s Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whiskey Restaurant Abruptly Closes

Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whiskey, at downtown's Odgen Las Vegas, is now a lot more whiskey and a lot less...
November 08 2016 — 1 min read — 5 comments
Triple George Grill Unveils Low-Guilt “Glegan” Menu

Triple George Grill Unveils Low-Guilt “Glegan” Menu

One of our favorite downtown haunts, Triple George Grill, could rest on its laurels. In fact, there's probably a special...
November 01 2016 — 2 min read — 8 comments
A Quick Peek Inside Evel Pie Coming to Fremont East

A Quick Peek Inside Evel Pie Coming to Fremont East

We admit it. We suffer from impulse control. We see an opportunity, we security breach. Here's a peek inside the...
October 28 2016 — 1 min read — 1 comment

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens

Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens

September 18 2024 — 6 min read — 10 comments
The Donut Hole Shutters at Downtown’s Tony @ Carson Building

The Donut Hole Shutters at Downtown’s Tony @ Carson Building

August 22 2024 — 3 min read — 2 comments
Shocker: McDonald’s to Close at The D, Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

Shocker: McDonald’s to Close at The D, Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

August 09 2024 — 6 min read — 33 comments
Drone Show Hack: The Best Way to View The Strip’s Newest Free Attraction

Drone Show Hack: The Best Way to View The Strip’s Newest Free Attraction

July 29 2024 — 5 min read — 1 comment