Let's get this out of the way: the Strip is not "downtown" Las Vegas. Technically, it's not even in Vegas, so if you want to see some of the real city, head North on Las Vegas Boulevard until you find the famous neon cowboy and all of the fantastically trashy attractions on Fremont Street. And then keep going... to all of these downtown spots you actually should check out.
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Fremont East District
Fremont East District offers the glamour of vintage Las Vegas, you'll find a handful of bars, lounges and other one-of-a-kind spots you won't find on the Strip.
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Fremont Street Experience
Welcome to the Fremont Street Experience located in fabulous downtown Las Vegas. This project blends vintage Las Vegas with high-tech wonder, live entertainment and more to create an attraction that rivals the famed Vegas Strip.
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Slotzilla
Imagine soaring quickly through the air past neon signs and classic hotels under the world's largest canopy and light show. That's Slotzilla. It's a 12-story slot machine in the middle of the street. You can't miss it.
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The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum is going to expose you to history that your school textbooks didn't dare to cover. Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on Stewart Avenue and Third Street (right by Main Street Station).
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Downtown Container Park
Downtown Container Park is an exciting sustainable shopping attraction in downtown Las Vegas -- the hub for an assortment of small boutiques, galleries, bars, eateries and outdoor spaces as well as entertainment and education programming.
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Neon Museum and Boneyard
A few years ago, someone got the idea to preserve the history of Las Vegas instead of blowing it up all the time. So nowadays, the Neon Museum's packed with iconic signs and marquees that've been around since people first built this city.
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Insert Coins
Combining two elements never seen before in Las Vegas, Insert Coin(s) is giving gaming fanatics their own video game lounge and nightclub. If you've ever wanted VIP-style bottle service while playing a round of Mortal Kombat, then Insert Coin(s) is your place.
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Golden Nugget
The Golden Nugget, which is located in the heart of downtown, feels like a property you'd find on the Strip. Even though it's got a long history, nothing about it is dated. The Golden Nugget is a dynamic resort with a hip attitude and doors that open out onto all the excitement of Fremont Street. Guests will be right at home in any of the stylish rooms in the hotel's four towers.
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Four Queens
The Four Queens Hotel & Casino in downtown is a historic property imbued with class and old Vegas glamour. Situated at the intersection of Casino Center Boulevard and Fremont Street, the hotel is part of the revitalization occurring in this iconic area of the city. It's connected to Fremont Street Experience, and its main entrance is positioned underneath the stunning multimillion-light Viva Vision canopy.
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Downtown Grand
Downtown Grand is a resort that exudes urban cool. Guests will appreciate the convenient location just across the street from The Mob Museum and a short stroll from Fremont Street Experience and the vibrant bar scene in the Fremont East Entertainment District.
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The El Cortez Hotel and Casino
No resort's rolled with the changes downtown better than the 'Tez, which has made some upgrades while preserving a vintage Vegas-vibe: the casino was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places.
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The D Las Vegas
The D Las Vegas is located on Third Street between the Four Queens and Neonopolis. It's a hip, party-oriented resort, one that reflects the energetic vibe of the revitalized downtown area. Its 638 rooms and suites boast contemporary decor and furnishings, flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, pillow-top mattresses and more.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino
At the west end of Fremont Street Experience is the historic Plaza Las Vegas. It has been a staple in downtown for more than 40 years. The Plaza has 1,033 guest rooms -- many of which showcase views of glittering Fremont Street. The 80,000-square-foot casino boasts more than 500 slot and video poker machines along with table games like craps and blackjack.
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Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
Looking for the perfect setting for a stay in downtown Las Vegas? Situated in the city's oldest quarter and directly on Fremont Street Experience, the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino offers boutique accommodations with modern-day amenities. Inspired by the past, the Golden Gate integrates Roaring '20s and Rat Pack-era influences in the rooms' vintage decor as well as throughout the property.
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