20 Awesome Things to Do in Downtown Las Vegas
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Downtown Las Vegas is constantly expanding recently with countless sources of entertainment luring people away from the Strip. The presence of a top notch arts scene, delicious food, unique bars, museums, and fun activities for all tastes, have all delivered new attention to downtown. Las Vegas has more hidden gems than one might think. This slideshow features many of the lesser known options that downtown Las Vegas has to offer. Learn something new about the city that doesn't sleep. Visit downtown on your next trip to Vegas and you won't regret it! *Note: The Slotzilla zipline has not yet opened but will be coming in the near future.
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20 Awesome Things to Do in Downtown Las Vegas
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- 20 Awesome Things to Do in Downtown Las Vegas
- 1. Fremont Street ExperienceMost popular attraction in Downtown Las VegasFree nightly show featuring: 90-foot-high LED video screen canopy 12.5 million lights and 550,000 watts of amazing sound at VivaVisionNightly on the hour from dusk until midnightDuring the day the canopy creates an outdoor mall experience. Vendors & entertainers line Fremont Street from one end to the other
- 2. Rock of Vegas Summer Concert SeriesMusicians and dancers perform free concertsWeekend nights throughout the summer
- 3.SlotzillaZip-line Over Fremont StreetCatch an invigorating rush by gliding up to 35 mph over the heart of Fremont StreetUpper level: 100 feet tall; 1,700 fee in length; Superman styleLower level: 70 feet tall, 850 feet to mid-point landingLaunch out of the world’s largest slot machineSoar over tourists and take in the breathtaking views that Las Vegas has to offer
- 4. Neon MuseumResting place of retired Las Vegas Strip neon Museum dedicated to preservation of Las Vegas’s iconic art formA must-visit destination with great photo opportunities
- 5. Pawn StarsGold and Silver Pawn Shop home to History Channel’s reality show, “Pawn Stars”4,000 daily visitors - hoping to have something appraised or to see their favorite cast member
- 6. Insert Coin(s)World’s first video game-themed nightclub7,000-square-foot venue is a combo of lounge, club, bar and arcadeOver 50 classic and contemporary arcade games
- 7. Heart Attack GrillAmerican hamburger restaurant infamous for its calorie-heavy menu and servers wearing nurse uniformsMenu with “Single”, “Double”, “Triple”, and “Quadruple Bypass” hamburgers ranging from 8 to 32 ounces of beef“Quadruple Bypass” burger: 9,982 caloriesAll-you-can-eat “Flatliner Fries” fried in pure lard, beer and tequilaCustomers over 350 pounds eat for free if they weigh in before each burger
- 8. The Mob MuseumAKA National Museum of Organized Crime & Law EnforcementInteractive museum dedicated to history of organized crime and law enforcementBold & authentic view of organized crime’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on America and the worldOffers multiple perspectives and contemporary, engaging, challenging and educational experience
- 9. Get Married by Oscar GoodmanFormer LV mayor Oscar Goodman as wedding officiatorStop by Oscar’s Steakhouse for a great before her marries you, or have your reception there afterwardsPlaza wedding chapel
- 10. William Hill Sports BookLargest sports book in downtown LVOldest still operational sports book in Las VegasLocated in Plaza CasinoNewly Renovated, including mobile sports wagering
- 11. First FridayFree festival held on the first Friday of every monthA celebration featuring the work of more than 100 artists, including painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography, jewelry, textile arts and sculptureArt, food, shopping and music
- 12. Velveteen RabbitBar in the heart of the Las Vegas Arts DistrictFocuses on local music, art and performanceLarge selection of draft and bottled beer + crafted classic cocktails
- 13. The Laundry RoomHidden gem inside of Commonwealth—a bar within a barThis speakeasy room is accessible via a secret door only by those with reservations
- 14. Le ThaiAuthentic Thai restaurant offering a tasty mix of modern and classic dishesFrom traditional Thai chicken wings to three-color curry with red, green, and yellow varietiesPlenty of great vegetarian and vegan options
- 15. eat.Eatery that supports local farmers, artists, charities, vendors, and other organizations that share its vision of a happy, healthy downtownProfessional chef, Natalie Young has more than 20 years culinary experience
- 16. Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary ArtCreative space that displays high quality & sophisticated contemporary artShort walk from Freemont Street and short ride from the main strip
- 17. Downtown Cocktail Room3,000 sq ft lounge perfect for happy hour, evening cocktails, after-dinner drinks, or a late-night "un-scene”Seasonal menus and amazing hand-crafted cocktails using fresh ingredients and homemade bitters
- 18. The Lady SilviaSpeakeasy bar & lounge in downtown Las Vegas arts communityStunning interior design based on Prague's Strahov Monastery Library and decorated with tall bookcases stacked high with leather-bound tomesWeekly schedule includes art events, nightly happy hours, and live DJs
- 19. Don’t Tell MamaPiano bar that drops the typical dueling pianos for a single grand pianoPlay everything from classic piano hits to Top 40Casual and lighthearted
- 20. The Smith CenterPerforming arts center that puts on world class performances of theater, dance, musicHome to Nevada Ballet Theatre and Las Vegas PhilharmonicState of the art facilities and art2 acre park that holds outdoor performances, festivals and other events