Venture off The Strip and explore Downtown Las Vegas. The neighbourhood combines historic charm with all the glitz and glamour you expect from Sin City. Gamble at iconic casinos, visit cocktail bars favoured by the Rat Pack and shop, dine and play along legendary Fremont Street.
Things to do in Downtown
Downtown Las Vegas has its fair share of casinos and Golden Nugget is one of the most iconic. You’ll be impressed by the luxe, vintage-inspired décor. The Golden Gate opened in 1906 and is another local institution. Try your luck in the Art Deco-style casino and sip cocktails in the Prohibition-era bar once popular with the Rat Pack.
The Fremont Street Experience occupies five blocks in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. The complex is open 24/7 and covered with a twinkling canopy of LED lights. Enjoy free concerts, be dazzled by the nightly light show and take to the skies on the exhilarating zip line.
From high-end steak houses to casual sushi restaurants, there are dining options for every occasion in Downtown Las Vegas. Try craft beer at the local microbrewery and get the party started with drinks at a trendy cocktail bar.
Learn about organised crime and the impact it has on society at the Mob Museum. It occupies a handsome Neoclassical courthouse and features interactive exhibits on notorious criminals like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano.
From easy afternoon hikes to full-day adventures, Downtown Las Vegas is a launchpad for outdoor adventures in Nevada. Discover dramatic desert landscapes and Native American petroglyphs in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and kayak along the Colorado River. For the ultimate experience, take flight on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.
Getting around Downtown
Downtown Las Vegas is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Taxis are a fast and affordable way to travel between Downtown Las Vegas and The Strip in 15 minutes, while local buses also make the trip. Harry Reid International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.