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 Zip Line’s “Zoomline” Opens at Last at Fremont Street Experience

SlotZilla Zip Line’s “Zoomline” Opens at Last at Fremont Street Experience

The long-awaited upper line, or "Zoomline," of the SlotZilla zip line officially opened at noon on August 31, 2014, in...
Ten Things Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Doing Right

Ten Things Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Doing Right

What a difference a month makes in Las Vegas. Not long ago, we were reporting about the bleak situation at...
Demolition at The D Marks Coming Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Demolition at The D Marks Coming Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Demolition is picking up speed at The D Las Vegas, downtown, in preparation for the new Downtown Las Vegas Events...
Classic Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez Will Close in August

Classic Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez Will Close in August

A beloved downtown restaurant, the Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez, will close Aug. 31, 2014. Because there wasn't quite enough...
Benny’s Bullpen at Binion’s Gets a Rebrand as Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews

Benny’s Bullpen at Binion’s Gets a Rebrand as Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews

Benny's Bullpen, the inviting bar and restaurant at Binion's Las Vegas, is going away. A rebrand of the space will...
Modest, Thoughtful Exhibit at Downtown’s El Cortez Honors Casino Legend Jackie Gaughan

Modest, Thoughtful Exhibit at Downtown’s El Cortez Honors Casino Legend Jackie Gaughan

When casino executive Jackie Gaughan (pronounced "gawn") passed away on March 12, 2014, at 93, he left behind a unique...
Spread Deli at Downtown Grand Shutters, Closure of Red Mansion Imminent

Spread Deli at Downtown Grand Shutters, Closure of Red Mansion Imminent

Hot on the heels of our recent story about the ongoing shrinkage at Downtown Grand, the hotel's Spread deli has...
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...

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens

Beloved Silver Strike Slot Machines Return to Four Queens

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

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