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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.

El Cortez to Undergo $20 Million Augmentation Procedure

El Cortez to Undergo $20 Million Augmentation Procedure

One of the few remaining old-school Vegas casinos isn't only not ready to cash in its chips, it's doubling down...
May 09 2024 — 4 min read — 6 comments
California Noodle House Reopens at The Cal After Four Years

California Noodle House Reopens at The Cal After Four Years

A well-regarded restaurant at downtown's California casino, California Noodle House, has quietly reopened after a four-year hiatus. The Noodle House...
May 06 2024 — 3 min read — 3 comments
Peyote Restaurant Closes at Fergusons in Downtown Las Vegas

Peyote Restaurant Closes at Fergusons in Downtown Las Vegas

A popular downtown restaurant, Peyote at Fergusons Downtown, has closed. Our friends at Channel 8 were the first to report...
May 03 2024 — 3 min read — 4 comments
Fremont Street Experience Names Free 2024 Concert Series Roster

Fremont Street Experience Names Free 2024 Concert Series Roster

Fremont Street Experience has announced the bands for its 2024 "Downtown Rocks" free concert series. Yes, you read that correctly....
May 01 2024 — 3 min read — 4 comments
Plaza Set to Host Life is Beautiful Music Festival, Probably

Plaza Set to Host Life is Beautiful Music Festival, Probably

A longtime downtown Las Vegas event, the Life is Beautiful music festival, is set to move locations this year. We've...
April 15 2024 — 3 min read — 4 comments
Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don’t Freak Out

Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don’t Freak Out

Silver Strike slots have a cult following, and fans of the machine report experiencing heart palpitations upon discovering the machines...
April 09 2024 — 3 min read — 5 comments
Mind-Bending Banachek Show Calling It Quits at Strat

Mind-Bending Banachek Show Calling It Quits at Strat

A remarkable show at Strat, Banachek's "Mind Games Live," is ending its run at The Strat. The show closes on...
March 20 2024 — 1 min read — 0 comments
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...
February 21 2024 — 4 min read — 6 comments
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...
December 12 2023 — 3 min read — 1 comment
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...
December 05 2023 — 3 min read — 9 comments
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...
December 01 2023 — 4 min read — 15 comments
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...
November 27 2023 — 3 min read — 6 comments
“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...
November 14 2023 — 2 min read — 5 comments
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....
October 23 2023 — 2 min read — 4 comments

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