Downtown
The original heart of Las Vegas, home to Fremont Street and a booming arts scene.
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Fremont Street was the original Las Vegas — and now it is the most exciting neighborhood in the valley. The restaurant scene is exploding, new bars open monthly, and the creative energy rivals anywhere in the country. If you still think Downtown is just the Fremont Experience canopy, you are about five years behind.
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Alex Prime’s Coming Fremont Street Opening Puts Downtown Vegas in the Spotlight
Alex Prime, a New York-style steakhouse coming to El Cortez, brings an ambitious new dining room and a deeply personal family story to downtown Las Vegas.
Labor Day Weekend Is Coming for Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas is set for a packed Labor Day weekend built around Fremont Street entertainment, Stadium Swim, casino action, and late-night stops beyond the canopy.
The 702 Market Sets Up a Busy Saturday at Fergusons Downtown
The alien-themed Area 702 market lands at Fergusons Downtown on Saturday, August 29, with local vendors, creative activities, and free admission.
Las Vegas Lights FC Is Back at Cashman: Why This Matchup Matters Now
Las Vegas Lights FC returns to Cashman Field on Wednesday, August 5, for a significant rematch with Oakland Roots SC. The quick turnaround gives Vegas an immediate chance to answer a 1-1 draw with Phoenix and strengthen its push toward the USL Championship playoff line.
Downtown Las Vegas Gets a Free Festival Weekend With Marshmello, Fat Joe and Kaskade
Neon City Festival returns to Downtown Las Vegas from Nov. 20 through 22, 2026, with free performances by Marshmello, Fat Joe, Kaskade, Subtronics, The Fray and more artists to be announced.
Fremont Street’s Saturday Night Crowd Is Getting a New Sound This Weekend
Story of the Year will play a free Downtown Rocks concert at Fremont Street Experience on Saturday, August 22, bringing a harder rock sound to the 1st Street Stage.
Story of the Year makes Saturday night on Fremont Street a free rock blowout
Story of the Year headlines a free Downtown Rocks concert at Fremont Street Experience on Saturday, August 22, bringing its high-impact catalog to the 1st Street Stage.
A Local’s Guide to Fremont Street: What’s Actually Worth Doing in Downtown Las Vegas
The best Fremont Street experience combines the Viva Vision canopy, classic downtown casinos, Fremont East restaurants, serious cocktail bars, and a visit to the Neon Museum.
How Las Vegas Lights FC Turned Cashman Field Into a Late-Summer Soccer Fix
Las Vegas Lights FC has made historic Cashman Field a lively late-summer soccer stop with evening kickoffs, supporter energy, pregame tailgates, theme nights, and a venue built for close-up action.
Nevada’s New Downtown Business Licensing Office Is Open. Here’s What It Changes
Nevada’s new business licensing office at the Las Vegas Civic Center gives entrepreneurs downtown access to state filings, city licensing services, workforce partners, and business support in one campus. It can save operators time, but it does not replace local permits, inspections, or industry-spec
Inside the Downtown Las Vegas Bookstore With Its Own Artificial Bird Sanctuary
The Writer’s Block pairs an independent bookstore and coffee shop with a wonderfully strange artificial bird sanctuary in downtown Las Vegas. Here is what visitors will actually find among the books, birds, workshops, and literary events.
The Las Vegas Lights May Be the Best Sports Ticket This City Keeps Ignoring
Las Vegas Lights FC combines professional soccer, downtown character, accessible ticket prices, and an unusually interactive matchday experience at Cashman Field.