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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.

Shakira Gets Eye-Rousing Light Show at Fremont Street Experience

Shakira Gets Eye-Rousing Light Show at Fremont Street Experience

We worked at Fremont Street Experience for several years, and whenever ideas for new light shows were being batted around,...
November 09 2020 — 2 min read — 4 comments
First Look: Downtown’s Welcome Arch is Fleek AF

First Look: Downtown’s Welcome Arch is Fleek AF

Before you get started, we use "fleek" ironically, so get off our back. Secondly, sorry about the "AF," Mom. Most...
November 05 2020 — 2 min read — 11 comments
The Cal Gets a Colorful New Paint Job

The Cal Gets a Colorful New Paint Job

The California has been going through a rough patch recently, but that hasn't kept the downtown casino from sprucing up...
November 04 2020 — 2 min read — 17 comments
Circa Resort Opens in Downtown Las Vegas

Circa Resort Opens in Downtown Las Vegas

It's the best thing to happen to Las Vegas since thongs. Circa Las Vegas has opened downtown, and it's straight-up...
October 31 2020 — 4 min read — 18 comments
Behold the Biggest Circa Las Vegas Resort Preview Photo Gallery in the World

Behold the Biggest Circa Las Vegas Resort Preview Photo Gallery in the World

Circa Las Vegas, the first new downtown casino resort for decades, opens Oct. 28, 2020. As usual, we couldn't wait,...
October 25 2020 — 3 min read — 21 comments
Downtown Grand Offers $1 Blackjack, It’s Complicated

Downtown Grand Offers $1 Blackjack, It’s Complicated

Downtown Grand is serving up a rare deal for its casino guests, blackjack with a $1 minimum. Downtown Grand Tweeted...
October 25 2020 — 2 min read — 7 comments
Checking in On Downtown’s New Gateway Arch

Checking in On Downtown’s New Gateway Arch

We haven't shared an update on downtown's new welcome arch in, oh, several minutes, so let's do that. Downtown's $6.5...
October 07 2020 — 2 min read — 8 comments
Circa, The D and Golden Gate Revamp Players Club, There’s a Twist

Circa, The D and Golden Gate Revamp Players Club, There’s a Twist

The casino loyalty club for The D, Golden Gate and upcoming Circa is getting an overhaul, including a new set...
October 07 2020 — 2 min read — 10 comments
Saltgrass Steak House Opens at Golden Nugget

Saltgrass Steak House Opens at Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget officially has its second steakhouse, Saltgrass Steak House. The steakhouse joins the popular Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse at...
October 02 2020 — 2 min read — 8 comments
Four Queens Confirms It’s Not Smoke-Free

Four Queens Confirms It’s Not Smoke-Free

Park MGM recently announced it will be a completely smoke-free casino. Four Queens can't say the same. A five-car fire...
September 18 2020 — 2 min read — 7 comments
Circa Las Vegas Shares Metric Hell-Ton of Steakhouse Renderings and Details

Circa Las Vegas Shares Metric Hell-Ton of Steakhouse Renderings and Details

Circa's opening date is fast approaching, and that means the new downtown resort is spilling the toasted sesame seeds about...
September 10 2020 — 2 min read — 8 comments
Checking In on the Downtown Las Vegas Archway

Checking In on the Downtown Las Vegas Archway

YESCO is making quick work of the downtown Las Vegas welcome archway. We snagged some progress pics on Aug. 19,...
August 20 2020 — 2 min read — 2 comments
Downtown Las Vegas Welcome Archway Has Legs

Downtown Las Vegas Welcome Archway Has Legs

Construction of the downtown Las Vegas welcome archway is underway and we've got all the latest scoop. Along with some...
August 06 2020 — 2 min read — 14 comments
Reveal of Five Circa Resort Bars Creating a Buzz

Reveal of Five Circa Resort Bars Creating a Buzz

Circa Las Vegas seems to keep topping itself. First, the downtown resort had its construction topping off ceremony on June...
July 31 2020 — 3 min read — 10 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