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VISITORS GUIDE - Mcaofiowa.org
VISITORS GUIDE
It’s not just Vegas. It’s original Vegas.
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DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS MAP KEY
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CONTENTS
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Photo History of Las Vegas
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Fun Facts About Las Vegas
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Bars, Lounges & Nightclubs
9Casinos
11 Attractions & Shopping
19Restaurants
27 Wedding Chapels
30 More Fun Facts About Las Vegas
31 Transportation & Tours
Use foldout map on left to find locations
listed in this guide (ex. Brass Lounge F15).
A Publication of:
City of Las Vegas
Economic and Urban Development Department
City Hall, Sixth Floor
495 S. Main St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
702.229.6551
7-1-1 (TTY)
downtown.vegas
(www.downtown.vegas)
lvrda.org
Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Cover and section divider artwork by: Don Seiersen
WELCOME!
Enjoy the heart of our city where everything
began: downtown Las Vegas. Located just a
few miles north of the Las Vegas Strip, this
area is being revitalized and is full of
energy and excitement. In downtown, you’ll
discover not just Las Vegas, but the original
Las Vegas. Let this guide get you started.
Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman
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LAS VEGAS TIMELINE
1800s
Area named Las Vegas, Spanish
for “the meadows,” as it offered
a green valley and desert spring
waters for westward travels.
1904
Construction camp built here
for railroad workers.
Photo by Eileen Paris
1905
110 acres of land adjacent
to the Union Pacific Railroad
tracks are auctioned in what
would become the downtown
area.
Photo by
Ronnie D. Magdos
1911
Las Vegas incorporated.
Photo by Dustin M. Wax
1931
Nevada legalizes casino gambling and reduces residency
requirements for divorce to six weeks. Construction begins on
the Boulder Canyon Project, now called the Hoover Dam.
1929 - 1941
A growing tourism industry
and Hoover Dam construction
enables Las Vegas to avoid
economic calamity during the
Great Depression.
Photo courtesy of the
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
more…
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LAS VEGAS TIMELINE
1940s - 1950s
Las Vegas becomes the gambling capital of the world.
Photo by Kim Ulmanis
1941
The Las Vegas Army Air
Corps Gunnery School is
established. Currently known
as Nellis Air Force Base,
it is home to the Air Force
aerobatic team called the
Thunderbirds.
1945
Notorious “Bugsy” Siegel is
one of several owners of a
downtown hotel called the El
Cortez. He went on to open
the Flamingo Hotel on the Las
Vegas Strip. Both hotels are
still in existence.
Photo by Christopher Bartel
1951
Atomic bomb testing
begins 65 miles northwest
of Las Vegas. Residents
and visitors can witness
the mushroom clouds from
the city.
Photo courtesy of UNLV
Libraries, Special Collections
1959
“Welcome to Fabulous Las
Vegas” sign created
by resident Betty
Willis, who never
had it copyrighted.
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LAS VEGAS TIMELINE
1967
Eccentric recluse and
multimillionaire mogul,
Howard Hughes, buys
the Desert Inn HotelCasino so he can
Photo courtesy of the
continue residing on the
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority top floor.
1989
Entrepreneur Steve Wynn changes the face of the Las Vegas
gambling industry by opening up The Mirage, the first megacasino resort.
1995
The five-block Fremont
Street Experience, featuring
12.5 million LED Lights and
550,000 watts of sound,
opens downtown.
Photo by Ryan Reason
2012
During “The Year of Downtown,” $789 million dollars worth
of projects make their debut, helping to revitalize this urban
area. These include The Smith Center for the Performing Arts,
the Discovery Children’s Museum, the Mob Museum, the Neon
Museum, a new City Hall complex and renovations for Zappos.com’s
new corporate headquarters.
New City Hall
photo by Ryan Reason
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FUN FACTS
ABOUT
LAS VEGAS
The famous Las Vegas
Strip is not located
within the city limits
of Las Vegas. The
Strip actually comes
under the jurisdiction
of Clark County.
Nearly 40 million
people visit Las Vegas
each year.
Las Vegas was rated
one of the top 10
locations in the
country for great food
(a “foodie haven”).
Over 22,000
conventions are held
in Las Vegas every
year. To accommodate
them, Las Vegas has
three of the 10
largest convention
centers in the U.S.
The Smith Center for
the Performing Arts,
located downtown in
Symphony Park™, ranked
10th among theatre
venues throughout
the world for ticket
sales.
Las Vegas is home to
more than half of the
20 largest hotels in
the world.
At 1,149 feet, the
Stratosphere (pictured
at right) is the
tallest observation
tower in the United
States and the second
tallest free-standing
structure west of the
Mississippi River.
Photo by Christopher Harman
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BARS, LOUNGES &
NIGHT CLUBS
Shakin’ and stirred.
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BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS
Photo courtesy of Commonwealth
5th Avenue Pub I13
906 S. Sixth St., #104
702.385.5000
Artifice Bar J9
1025 S. First St., Ste. A
702.489.6339
artificebar.com
Atomic Liquors F18
917 Fremont St.
702.982.3000
atomiclv.com
Backstage Bar & Billiards
(Triple B) F16
601 Fremont St.
702.382.2227
backstagebarandbilliards.com
Banger Brewing F14
450 Fremont St., Suite 135
702.456.2739
bangerbrewing.com
Bar & Bistro
@ The Arts Factory J9
107 E. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 155
702.202.6060
barbistroaf.com
The Beat Coffeehouse
& Records F15
520 Fremont St.
702.385.2328
thebeatlv.com
Beauty Bar F15
517 Fremont St., Ste. A
702.598.3757
thebeautybar.com
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Binion’s Gambling Hall E12
128 Fremont St.
702.382.1600
binions.com
Benny’s Smokin’ BBQs & Brews
Cowgirl Up Bar
Front Bar
Race & Sports Bar
Steakhouse Bar
Whiskey Licker
Brass, The Lounge F15
425 Fremont St., Second Floor
702.382.3531
brasslasvegas.com
Bunkhouse Saloon F19
124 S. 11th St.
702.854.1414
bunkhousedowntown.com
California
Hotel & Casino E11
12 E. Ogden Ave.
702.385.1222
thecal.com
Dave’s Bar
Main Street Bar
Redwood Bar and Grill
San Francisco Pub
Carson Kitchen F15
124 S. 6th St., #100
702.473.9523
carsonkitchen.com
Commonwealth F15
525 Fremont St.
702.445.6400
commonwealthlv.com
Container Park F17
707 Fremont St.
702.637.4244
downtowncontainerpark.com
Bin 702
Oak & Ivy
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BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS
The D Las Vegas
Casino Hotel F13
301 Fremont St.
702.388.2400
thed.com
LONGBAR
The D Bar
Vue Bar
Dino’s L11
1516 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.382.3894
dinoslv.com
Don’t Tell Mama F15
517 Fremont St., #110
702.207.0788
Donttellmama.com
Downtown Cocktail Room F15
111 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.880.3696
thedowntownlv.com
Downtown Grand E13-14
206 N. Third St.
702.719.5100
downtowngrand.com
Art Bar
Commissary After Dark
Furnace
Ninth Island
El Cortez Hotel & Casino F16
600 Fremont St.
702.385.5200
elcortezhotelcasino.com
Casino Bar
Parlour Bar
Four Queens
Hotel & Casino F13
202 Fremont St.
702.385.4011
fourqueens.com
Chicago Brewing Company
Hugo’s Cellar
King’s Bar
Magnolia’s Veranda
Palace Bar
Fremont Country Club F16
601 Fremont St.
702.382.2227
fremontcountryclubvegas.com
Fremont Hotel & Casino F13
200 Fremont St.
702.385.3232
fremontcasino.com
Casino Bar
Second Street Grill Bar
Sports Bar
Tony Roma’s Bar
Girls Of Glitter Gulch E11
(Adult Entertainment)
20 Fremont St.
702.385.4774
Gold Spike E14
217 Las Vegas Blvd. North
702.476.1082
goldspike.com
Golden Gate
Hotel & Casino E11
One Fremont St.
702.385.1906
goldengatecasino.com
Bar Prohibition!
One Bar
Golden Nugget
Hotel Casino F12
129 Fremont St.
702.385.7111
goldennugget.com
Bar 46
Chart House Bar
Claude’s Bar
Gold Diggers
Grotto Bar
H2O Bar at The Tank
Ice Bar
Rush Lounge
Vic & Anthony’s Bar
The Griffin F15
511 Fremont St.
702.382.0577
Hennessey’s Tavern F15
425 Fremont St., #110
702.382.4421
hennesseyslasvegas.com
Hogs & Heifers Saloon E13
201 N. Third St.
702.676.1457
hogsandheifers.com
Hop Nuts Brewing J9
1120 S. Main St.
702.816.5371
hopnutsbrewing.com
Photo by June Johns
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BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS
Insert Coin(s) F15
512 Fremont St.
702.447.2525
insertcoinslv.com
Inspire Theater F15
501 Fremont St.
702.910.2388
inspirelasvegas.com
365 Tokyo
Second Floor Lounge
The Roof Bar
Wayfarer Bar
La Bayou Casino Bar E11
15 Fremont St.
702.385.7474
Las Vegas Club Casino E11
18 Fremont St.
702.385.1664
vegasclubcasino.com
Main Casino Bar
Las Vegas Country Saloon F14
425 Fremont St., Second Floor
702.382.3849
lvcountrysaloon.net
Main Street Station
Casino Hotel D11
200 N. Main St.
702.387.1896
mainstreetcasino.com
Boar’s Head Casino Bar
Triple 7 Restaurant and Brewery
Mermaids Casino Bar E11
32 Fremont St.
702.382.5777
Mickie Finnz F14
425 Fremont St., #120
702.382.4204
mickiefinnzlasvegas.com
Mingo Kitchen & Lounge J9
1017 First St., #180
702.685.0328
eatmixmingo.com
Nacho Daddy E14
113 N. Fourth St.
702.778.7800
nachodaddy.com
OG Gentlemen’s Club L11
(Adult Entertainment)
1531 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.386.9200
ogvegas.com
Park on Fremont F15
506 Fremont St.
702.834.3160
parkonfremont.com
Pizza Rock E13
201 N. Third St.
702.385.0838
pizzarocklasvegas.com
Plaza Hotel & Casino E10-11
One Main St.
702.386.2110
plazahotelcasino.com
Bier Garten
Omaha Bar
Oscar’s Lounge
William Hill Race & Sports Book Bar
Radio City Pizza F15
508 Fremont St.
702.992.5505
radiocitypizza.com
Scullery E15
150 Las Vegas Blvd. North
702.910.2396
frglv.com
Snick’s Place K11
(Alternative Lifestyle)
1402 S. Third St.
702.385.9298
snicksplace.com
Thunderbird Lounge J12
Aruba Hotel & Spa
1215 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.383.3100
arubalasvegas.com
Vanguard Lounge F15
516 Fremont St.
702.868.7800
vanguardlv.com
Velveteen Rabbit K11
1218 S. Main St.
702.685.9645
facebook.com/velveteenrabbitlv
Photo by Jeremy Hostetter
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CASINOS
Yo seven, eleven!
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CASINOS
Photo courtesy of the
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Photo courtesy of
The Plaza Hotel & Casino
Binion’s Gambling Hall &
Hotel E12
128 Fremont St.
702.382.1600
binions.com
Fremont Hotel & Casino F13
200 Fremont St.
702.385.3232
fremontcasino.com
The D Casino Hotel F13
301 Fremont St.
702.388.2400
thed.com
Golden Nugget
Las Vegas F12
129 Fremont St.
702.385.7111
goldennugget.com
Golden Gate Hotel
California Hotel & Casino E11 & Casino E11
12 E. Ogden Ave.
One Fremont St.
702.385.1222
702.385.1906
thecal.com
goldengatecasino.com
Downtown Grand
Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
E13-14
206 N. Third St.
702.719.5100
downtowngrand.com
El Cortez Hotel & Casino F16
600 Fremont St.
702.385.5200
elcortezhotelcasino.com
Four Queens
Hotel & Casino F13
202 Fremont St.
702.385.4011
fourqueens.com
Use the map at the front of
this guide to find locations
(ex. Brass Lounge F15).
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La Bayou Casino E11
15 Fremont St.
702.385.7474
Las Vegas Club E11
18 Fremont St.
702.385.1664
lasvegasclubcasino.com
Main Street Station Casino
Brewery Hotel D11
200 N. Main St.
702.387.1896
mainstreetcasino.com
Mermaid’s Casino E11
32 Fremont St.
702.382.5777
Plaza Hotel & Casino E10-11
One Main St.
702.386.2110
plazahotelcasino.com
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ATTRACTIONS &
SHOPPING
Eclectic. Electric.
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Neon Museum Boneyard photo by June Johns
18b, The Las Vegas
Arts District
18b.org
The name 18b arises from the
original 18 blocks designated
as the Las Vegas Arts District.
Since that time the area has
expanded and continues to grow,
offering an urban mix of cultural,
commercial and residential
Boundaries of 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District
uses. These include eclectic
galleries and studios, shops, eateries and bars.
City Hall Galleries
Chamber Gallery G10
Las Vegas City Hall
495 S. Main St., Second Floor
702. 229.1012 or 702.229.6511
There are two public art galleries located at Las Vegas City Hall. The Grand
Gallery, located in City Hall’s lobby area, features sculptures by local artists.
The Chamber Gallery, located on the second floor to the right and above
the main lobby, showcases local artists’ two-dimensional work. The exhibits
feature diverse cultural, social and local themes. There is additional artwork,
both on-loan and part of a small permanent collection, located throughout City
Hall. For those visiting the exhibits, the city’s Cultural Affairs office can provide
validation for two hours of free parking in the city’s garage across the street at
500 S. Main St.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except holidays
Admission: Free
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Sign located by bus stop at Casino Center Boulevard
near Coolidge Avenue. (Photo by Ryan Reason)
Cultural Corridor
Located just north of downtown is a cultural hub that includes
the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and State Historic Park, the Neon
Museum and Boneyard, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the
Las Vegas Library and Cashman Center. For further information, visit
culturalcorridorvegas.org.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum C16
900 Las Vegas Blvd. North
702.384.3466
lvnhm.org
Ancient Egypt and the boy pharaoh called King Tut are some of
the highlights at this museum. From the desert to the ocean, from
Nevada to Africa, from prehistoric times to the present, the museum
takes young and old alike on a learning adventure around the world.
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, military and students 12
and over; $5 for children 3-11; free for children two and younger
Photo by Ryan Reason
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Neon Museum and Boneyard C16
770 Las Vegas Blvd. North
702.387.6366 (NEON)
neonmuseum.org
The Neon Museum’s Boneyard features rescued architectural
landmarks from some of the city’s most celebrated properties, dating
from the 1930s to the present day. The two-acre facility includes
more than 150 mostly unrestored vintage neon signs, as well as a
public park. A number of restored neon signs located along Las Vegas
Boulevard (portions of which have been designated a Federal Scenic
Byway) are also part of the museum’s collection. Reservations for
docent-guided tours are highly recommended and can be made in
advance via neonmuseum.org.
Hours: Start times vary by season. Please call or visit the website for
current tour times.
Admission: Day tours: $18 Night tours: $25
Discounts available for Nevada residents, active military, veterans,
students and seniors; free for children under 6
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park C17
500 E. Washington Ave.
702.486.3511
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort/
The first permanent non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley were a
group of Mormon missionaries who built an adobe fort in 1855. Today,
this site includes a remnant of the original fort, as well as a visitor
center with interpretive displays. This historic state park is located at
the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and
Monday.
Admission: $1 for adults (ages 12 & up); free for children under 12
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
G7
360 Promenade Place
702.382.5437
DiscoveryKidsLV.org
The DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum at the Donald W.
Reynolds Discovery Center in
Symphony Park™ addresses
science and nature, art and
culture and early childhood
development with 26,000
square feet of interactive,
Photo by Ryan Reason
hands-on exhibits. The
three-story museum is complete with nine interactive galleries
featuring traveling exhibitions, daily programs, demonstrations and
activities, special events and collaborative cultural programming for
all occasions.
Hours (Fall-Spring): Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Closed Monday.
Summer Hours (June 1-Labor Day): Monday- Saturday,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon- 5 p.m.
Admission: For information on admission prices and membership
packages visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org.
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First Fridays
firstfridaylasvegas.com
This monthly culture and arts festival is held in downtown Las Vegas
on the first Friday of each month. It is located in the heart of 18b,
The Las Vegas Arts District and extends into the Fremont East
Entertainment District. The
festival is open to all ages. The
festivities include local artists
displaying and selling their work,
a variety of live music for all
tastes, special art installations,
“live performance paintings,” food
trucks galore and more.
Hours: 5 - 11 p.m.
Photo by Ryan Reason
Admission: Free
Fremont East Entertainment District
E15-17, F15-17
Fremont Street
fremonteast.com
Located adjacent to the popular Fremont Street Experience, Fremont East
is an entertainment district offering an eclectic mixture of bars, clubs
and restaurants in downtown Las Vegas. In 2007, the city of Las Vegas
Redevelopment Agency and area property owners invested in renovating a
portion of the District, which included pedestrian-friendly street redesign,
landscaping and retro-looking neon signs.
Burlesque Hall of Fame F15
Emergency Arts
520 Fremont St.
1.888.661.6465
burlesquehall.com
The Burlesque Hall of Fame pays tribute to the
spicy hybrid of music, comedy, theatre and dance
known as burlesque. It showcases a collection
of costumes, stage props, scrapbooks, personal
effects and publicity photos representing legendary
burlesque performers from around the world.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.;
Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 suggested donation for adults; $3
suggested for seniors and students
Photo courtesy of the
Burlesque Museum
Fremont Street Experience photo by Ryan Reason
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Fremont Street Experience E11-14, F11-14
425 Fremont St.
702.678.5600
vegasexperience.com
Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment district located in
downtown Las Vegas. It offers Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen
suspended above an urban pedestrian mall. Nightly, Viva Vision offers
hourly light and sound shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000watt sound system. Fremont Street Experience also features free concerts
and entertainment on three stages. With direct pedestrian access to 10
casinos, more than 60 restaurants and specialty retail kiosks, Fremont
Street Experience annually attracts millions of visitors. One of Fremont
Street Experience’s more popular attractions is SlotZilla, a zip line
allowing riders to “fly” under the five-block Viva Vision canopy and above
thousands of people. Riders can zip along in a seated position or have the
option of flying horizontally Superman-style.
Hours: Viva Vision shows run at the top of each hour from dusk through
midnight. Fremont Street Experience is open 24/7.
Admission: Free
Historic Fifth Street School
G13-14
Corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue
702.229.6469
artslasvegas.org
[email protected]
The Historic Fifth Street School was built during the Great Depression
immediately off Las Vegas Boulevard (what was formerly called Fifth
Street). It was constructed in the Spanish-mission style. The school was
renovated and revitalized, opening in the fall of 2008 as a downtown
“cultural oasis” housing local arts and architectural organizations. Its
common areas are available for public and private rentals. Part of the
historical school complex is the Centennial Plaza, containing a replica of
the Liberty Bell and a Monument to the Simulacrum sculpture that sits
atop a time capsule. Free tours of the Historic Fifth Street School, as well
as complimentary gallery exhibits, are available upon request, provided
they are arranged in advance by calling 702.229.6469. Adjacent to the
historic school complex is a “Poets Bridge,” featuring select works of poetry
embedded in concrete.
Mob Museum
E14
(National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement)
300 Stewart Ave.
702.229.2734
themobmuseum.org
The Mob Museum presents an authentic view of the Mob’s impact on
Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. True stories of Mob
history are brought to life via exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and
more than 880 artifacts — the largest collection of Mob and related law
enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The
Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being
named one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and
Budget Travel magazine.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday & Saturday,
10 a.m – 8 p.m.
Admission: $21.95 for adults 18+; Special pricing for children, seniors,
military, law enforcement, teachers and Nevada residents.
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Rotunda Gallery At Clark County
Government Center H6
500 S. Grand Central Parkway
Organized through Clark County Cultural Outreach, this center
features exhibits of local, contemporary artists.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., except holidays
Admission: Free
The Smith Center For The
Performing Arts G7
361 Symphony Park Ave.
702.749.2000
thesmithcenter.com
The Smith Center for the Performing
Arts offers a blend of performances
– from dance and music, to first-run
attractions and Broadway shows.
This five-acre, multivenue campus
boasts an array of shows at an
affordable price.
Hours: Varies according to
performance schedule.
Admission: Tickets start at $24.
Photo courtesy of The Smith Center
SHOPPING
Antiques
Indulge your love of the past, as well as your enjoyment of fine
and fun objects, while browsing the shops
in downtown Las Vegas offering antiques,
vintage clothing, mid-20th century furniture/
furnishings and more. For a list of shops in
the area visit www.downtown.vegas, check
under “PLAY” and look for the “Attractions &
Shopping” listing.
Container Park
F17
707 Fremont St.
Photo by June Johns
702.637.4244
downtowncontainerpark.com
Container Park houses almost 40 small, locally owned and operated
businesses in an open-air retail complex comprised of repurposed
shipping containers and locally manufactured Xtreme cubes.
This complex includes art shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is
one of many urban renewal efforts designed to promote budding
entrepreneurs backed by a
privately run entity called
Downtown Project.
Hours: Retail shops: Monday
– Thursday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.;
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m.–1
a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
(No one under 21 permitted
after 9 p.m.)
Photo by Lucky Wenzel
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ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING
Las Vegas Premium Outlets - North I5
875 S. Grand Central Parkway
702.474.7500
premiumoutlets.com/lasvegas
Las Vegas Premium Outlets –
North is undergoing an expansion,
with a completion in spring 2015,
which will bring the number of
designer and name-brand outlet
stores offering savings of 25 – 65
percent every day to 180. Stores
include Armani Outlet, Burberry,
Photo by Ryan Reason
Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael
Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch and Vince Camuto. New to this
shopping complex will be Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Carolina Herrera
and Helmut Lang, just to name a few. Center amenities include two
parking garages, a food court, ATMs, foreign currency exchange and a fullservice restaurant, the Cheesecake Factory.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Open Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. See website for details and
seasonal hours.
AS SEEN ON TV
Pawn Stars TV Show H13
Gold and Silver Pawn Shop
713 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.530.4959
gspawn.com
Pawn Stars, a History Channel favorite and top-rated show, features
wheeling and dealing for unusual, intriguing and historical items at the
Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, a family-owned business in downtown Las
Vegas. Join the enthusiastic crowds you’ll find at this shop on Las Vegas
Boulevard.
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
American Restoration TV Show J8
Rick’s Restorations
1112 S. Commerce St.
702.366.7030
ricksrestorations.com
American Restoration is a History
Channel series filmed in downtown
Las Vegas. The stars of this show
take old, dilapidated items and
restore them to their original glory.
Every restoration is a high-stakes
business project intended to result
in a valuable collectible, preserving
a piece of American culture. Tours of
the facility are available during their Photo courtesy of the
History Channel
regular operating hours.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
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RESTAURANTS
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
Type
Albo Pizza Restaurant L11
1510 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.333.3225
albopizzalv.com
Pizza
Amanecer Salvadoreno L10
1524 S. Main St.
702.383.0901
Salvadorean
Anthony’s New York Pizza &
Deli G13
321 S. Casino Center
702.896.0353
Pizzeria/Deli
Asada’s Tacos E13
322 Fremont St.
702.473.5733
Bar + Bistro
@ The Arts Factory J9
107 E. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 155
702.202.6060
barbistroaf.com
The Beat Coffeehouse F15
520 Fremont St.
702.385.2328
thebeatlv.com
Café
Big D Subs F15
316 E. Bridger Ave.
702.293.7827
Deli
Binion’s Gambling Hall E12
128 Fremont St.
702.382.1600
binions.com
Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews
Binion’s Café
Binion’s Deli
Top of Binion’s Steakhouse
Casual
Café
Deli
Steak House
Bocho Sushi F15
124 S. Sixth St., #150
702.750.0707
Boston Pizza 1 L11
1507 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.385.2595
bostonpizzavegas.com
Brass Lounge F15
Second Floor
425 Fremont St.
702.382.3531
brassthelounge.com
Casual
Cafelatte E9
Molasky Corporate Center
100 N. City Parkway, #130
702.629.3400
cafelattelasvegas.com
Coffee
M-F
M-F
California Hotel & Casino E11
12 E. Ogden Ave.
702.385.1222
thecal.com
Aloha Specialties
California Club
Lappert’s Ice Cream
Market Street Café
Redwood Bar & Grill
Hawaiian
Snack Bar
Ice Cream
Café
Fine Dining
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
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B
L
D
All
All
All
All
All
M-F
M-F
M-F
Mexican
All
All
Bistro
All
All
All
M-Sa
All
M-F
Sa-Su
All
All
All
All
All
All
Sushi
M-F
M-Sa
Pizza
All
All
F-Sa
All
All
All
All
All
All
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
Type
B
L
D
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop G12
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Ave.
702.631.1112
Sandwich Shop
capriottis.com
M-F
Carson Kitchen F15
124 S. Sixth St., #100
702.473.9523
carsonkitchen.com
Creative Casual
All
All
Casa Don Juan J9
1204 S. Main St.
702.384.8070
casadonjuanlv.com
Mexican
All
All
Chicago Joe’s I12
820 S. Fourth St.
702.382.5637
chicagojoesrestaurant.com
Italian
T-F
T-Sa
Cilantro Taco Grill/Sultan’s
Grill II G12
321 Casino Center Blvd., #117
702.405.0100
cilantrotacogrill.com
Mexican/
Mediterranean
M-Sa
M-F
City Center Quiznos G13
365 Lewis Ave.
702.380.0900
quiznos.com
Fast Food
M-F
M-F
City Centre Café G13
375 Lewis Ave.
702.383.4055
Café
M-F
M-F
Container Park F17
707 Fremont St.
702.637.4244
downtowncontainerpark.com
Big Ern’s BBQ
Bin 702
Cheffini’s
Cupkates
JinJu Chocolates
JoJo’s Jerky
Las Vegas Kettle Corn
(The) Perch
Pinches Tacos
SasaSweets Chillspot
Simply Pure
Sweet Spot Candy Shop
BBQ
Wine Bar
Hot Dogs
Sweet Treats
Chocolates
Jerky
Kettle Corn
Casual
Mexican
Frozen Dessert
Vegan/Raw
Candy
Courthouse Bar & Grill G13
330 S. Third St., #100
702.388.8222
American
Cous Cous Mediterranean
Café F14
450 Fremont St., #123
702.366.9501
Mediterranean
The D Las Vegas
Casino Hotel F13
301 Fremont St.
702.388.2400
thed.com
American Coney Island
Andiamo Steakhouse
D Grill
McDonald’s
Diner
Steak House
Grill/Buffet
Fast Food
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
M-F
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
M-F
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
Type
B
L
D
Denny’s F14
450 Fremont St.
702.471.0056
dennys.com
Diner
All
All
All
Doña Maria Tamales I12
910 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.382.6538
donamariatamales.com
Mexican
All
All
All
Dougie J’s Café H14
603 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.349.5506
dougiejscafe.com
Casual
M-Sa
M-Sa
Downtown Grand E13-14
206 N. Third St.
702.719.5100
downtowngrand.com
(The) Commissary
S+O
Picnic
Latin
Casual
American
Eat F16
707 Carson Ave.
702.534.1515
eatdtlv.com
Comfort Cuisine
El Sombrero I9
807 Main St.
702.382.9234
elsombrerovegas.com
Mexican
El Cortez Hotel & Casino F16
600 Fremont St.
702.385.5200
elcortezhotelcasino.com
Café Cortez
Subway
Café
Fast Food
Espression Café G12
321 S. Casino Center Blvd., #120
702.366.06653
espressioncafe.net
Café/Coffee
Florida Café K12
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.385.3013
floridacafecuban.com
Foley Food G14
Foley Federal Building
300 Las Vegas Blvd. South
bepnv.com
Four Queens
Hotel & Casino F13
202 Fremont St.
702.385.4011
fourqueens.com
Chicago Brewing Company
Food Court
Dreyer’s Ice Cream
Noble Roman’s Pizza
Subway
Hugo’s Cellar
Magnolia’s Veranda
Fremont Hotel & Casino F13
200 Fremont St.
702.385.3232
fremontcasino.com
Dunkin’ Donuts
Lanai Express
Paradise Buffet & Café
Rocky Mountain Chocolate
Second Street Grill
Tony Roma’s
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All
All
All
All
All
All
Seasonal Seasonal Seasonal
All
All
M-Sa
M-Sa
All
All
All
All
All
All
M-Sa
M-Sa
Cuban
All
All
Café
M-F
M-F
All
Brew Pub
All
All
Ice Cream
Pizza
Fast Food
Gourmet
Café
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
Fast Food
Snack Bar
Buffet/Café
Candy
Fine Dining
American/BBQ
All
All
All
All
All
Th-M
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
George Snack Bar G14
George Federal Building
333 Las Vegas Blvd. South
bepnv.com
Gold Spike Grill E15
217 Las Vegas Blvd. North
702.476.1082
goldspike.com
Golden Gate Hotel
& Casino E11
One Fremont St.
702.385.1906
goldengatecasino.com
Du-par’s Restaurant & Bakery
Golden Nugget
Hotel & Casino F12
129 Fremont St.
702.385.7111
goldennugget.com
The Buffet
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen
Chart House
Claim Jumper
The Grille
Grotto
Lillie’s Asian Cuisine
Red Sushi
Starbucks Coffee (2)
Vic & Anthony’s
Goodwich L11
1516 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. A
702.901.8681
the-goodwich.com
Grassroots F15
124 S. Sixth St., #160
702.550.6444
grassrootslv.com
Heart Attack Grill F15
450 Fremont St.
heartattackgrill.com
Hennessey’s Tavern F15
425 Fremont St., Ste. 110
702.382.4421
hennesseyslasvegas.com
Inspire News Café F15
107 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.910.2388
frglv.com
International Eatery F14
450 Fremont St., #101
702.776.8510
fremonteatery.com
Jack In The Box L10
1591 S. Main St.
702.383.6908
jackinthebox.com
Jason’s Deli E9
Molasky Corporate Center
100 City Parkway
702.366.0130
jasonsdeli.com
Type
B
L
Café
M-F
M-F
Casual
All
All
All
Diner
All
All
All
Buffet
Mexican
Casual
Seafood
Snack Bar
Italian
Pan-Asian
Japanese
Gourmet Coffee
Steak House
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
Sandwich Shop
Juices/Smoothies
Tu-Su
M-Sa
D
Tu-Sa
M-Sa
Burger Grill
All
All
Irish Pub
All
All
Café
All
Food Court
All
All
All
All
All
M-Sa
M-F
Fast Food
Deli
Photo by
Jim K. Decker Photography
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
Type
Jimmy Johns G10
495 S. Main St., #150
702.722.2727
jimmyjohns.com
Sandwich Shop
Kitchen Creations H6
Clark County Government Center
500 Grand Central Parkway
Café
La Comida F15
100 Sixth St.
702.463.9900
lacomidalv.com
Mexican
B
L
D
All
M-F
Las Vegas Country Saloon F14
Second Floor
425 Fremont St.
702.382.3849
Casual
lvcountrysaloon.net
M-F
Tu-Su
T-Su
F-Sa
T-Su
Las Vegas Premium Outlets I5
875 S. Grand Central Parkway
702.474.7500
premiumoutlets.com/lasvegas
Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius
Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads
Kung Pao Wok
South Philly Steak & Fries
Starbucks Coffee
Subway
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Coffee
Fast Food
Fast Food
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
Le Thai F15
523 Fremont St.
702.778.0888
lethaivegas.com
Thai
All
All
M-Sa
M-Sa
All
All
All
All
All
Lola’s – A Louisiana Kitchen J6
241 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 101
New Orleans/
702.227.5652
Cajun
lolaslasvegas.com
Main Street Station
Casino Brewery Hotel D11
200 N. Main St.
702.387.1896
mainstreetstation.com
Buffet
Garden Court Buffet
Triple 7 Restaurant & Microbrewery Brew Pub/Sushi
Makers & Finders J9
1120 S. Main St., #110
702.586.8255
makersandfinderslv.com
Café
M-Sa
M-Sa
The Market F16
611 Fremont St.
702.586.3401
themarketdtlv.com
Café
M-Sa
M-Sa
M-Sa
Mermaid’s Casino E11
32 Fremont St.
702.382.5777
Mermaid’s Snack Bar
Snack Bar
All
All
Fish House
All
All
Mickie Finnz Fish House
& Bar F14
425 Fremont St., Ste. 120
702.382.4204
mickiefinnzlasvegas.com
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
Type
Mingo, Kitchen & Lounge J9
1017 S. First St., Ste. 180
702.685.0328
eatmixmingo.com
American
Comfort
MTO Café G10
500 S. Main St.
702.380.8229
mtocafe.com
Comfort Food
Mundo G6
495 S. Grand Central Parkway
Building A-116
702.270.4400
mundolasvegas.com
Latin
Nacho Daddy E14
113 N. Fourth St.
702.778.7800
nachodaddy.com
Mexican
O Face Doughnuts F15
124 S. Sixth St., #140
702.476.3223
ofacedoughnuts.com
Doughnuts
Ocha Cuisine J12
1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.386.8631
ochathai.weebly.com
Thai/Chinese
All
All
Park On Fremont F15
506 Fremont St.
702.834.3160
parkonfremont.com
Gastropub
All
All
Piccadilly Pizza Fremont E14
322 Fremont St.
702.477.0188
Pizza
All
All
Pizza Rock E13
201 N. Third St.
702.385.0838
pizzarocklasvegas.com
Pizza
All
All
German
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
M-Sa
M-Sa
Plaza Hotel & Casino E10-11
One Main St.
702.386.2110
plazahotelcasino.com
Bier Garten
Food Court
Cafelatte
McDonald’s
Subway
Zaba’s Mexican Kitchen
Hash House A Go Go
Oscar’s Steakhouse
Pop Up Pizza
Café
Tex Mex
Fast Food
Fast Food
American
Fine Dining
Pizza
Rachel’s Kitchen At
The Ogden E15
150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Ste. 160
702.778.8800
Café
rachelskitchen.com
B
All
L
D
Tu-F &
Su
M-Sa
All
M-F
M-Sa
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
M-Sa
Photo courtesy
of the city of Las Vegas
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RESTAURANTS
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant
Type
Radio City Pizza F15
508 Fremont St.
702.982.5505
radiocitypizza.com
Pizza
Rock ‘N’oodles J10
1108 S. Third St.
702.522.9953
rocknoodles.com
Salvadoreno Restaurant C12
720 N. Main St.
702.385.3600
Starbucks Coffee F13
300 S. Fourth St.
702.759.3426
starbucks.com
Coffee
M-F
M-F
The Tiny Artisan G6
Sponsored by Keep Memory Alive
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center
for Brain Health
888 W. Bonneville Ave.
702.722.6814
thetinyartisan.com
Healthy Food
All
All
Triple George Grill E13
201 N. Third St., Ste. 120
702.384.2761
triplegeorgegrill.com
Fine Dining
Viva Las Arepas M10
1616 Las Vegas Blvd. South,
Ste. 120
702.366.9696
vivalasarepas.com
Wild @ The Ogden E15
150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, #100
702.527.7717
eatdrinkwild.com
L
D
All
All
Fast Casual
M-Sa
M-Sa
Latin American
Tu-Su
Tu-Su
Venezulean
Organic
B
All
M-F
All
All
All
All
All
Photos by June Johns
Use the map at the front of
this guide to find locations
(ex. Brass Lounge F15).
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WEDDING CHAPELS
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Allure Wedding Chapel I11
310 Gass Ave.
702.791.2667
allurechapel.com
Little White
Wedding Chapel K12
1301 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.382.5943
alittlewhitechapel.com
Chapel Of Love L11
1431 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.366.9175
Mon Bel Ami & Silver Bell H13
607 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.388.4445
monbelami.com
Chapel Of The Flowers M11
1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.735.4331
littlechapel.com
The Plaza
Wedding Chapel E10-11
(Plaza Hotel & Casino)
One Main St.
702-386-2584
[email protected]
Chapelle De L’Amour H12
255 E. Bonneville Ave.
702.685.4111
chapelledelamour.com
Cupid’s Wedding Chapel I13
827 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.598.4444
Denny’s F14
(Chapel within restaurant)
450 Fremont St.
702.471.0056
Elvis Chapel & Las Vegas
Wedding Chapel I16
727 S. Ninth St.
702.383.5909
elvischapel.com
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Wedding Chapel F12
129 E. Fremont St.
800.777.4658
Graceland & Storybook
Wedding Chapel H13
619 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.765.4210
Heavenly Bliss Chapel I11
710 S. Third St.
702.767.9600
heavenlyblisschapel.com
Lily Of The Valley
Wedding Chapel G12
325 S. Third St., Ste. 3
702.471.7667
lilyweds.com
Shalimar Wedding Chapel K12
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.382.7372
shalimarweddingchapel.com
Special Memory
Wedding Chapel I12
800 S. Fourth St.
702.384.2211
aspecialmemory.com
Stained Glass
Wedding Chapel F13
1005 S. Third St.
702.384.4340
stainedglassweddingchapel.com
Sweethearts
Wedding Chapel J12
1155 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.521.5230
sweetheartschapel.com
Vegas Adventure
Wedding Chapel L11
1600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 150
702.785.3401
vegasadventureweddings.com
Vegas Weddings H12
555 S. Third St.
702.933.3464
702wedding.com
Viva Las Vegas
Wedding Chapel J12
1205 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.384.0771
vivalasvegaswedding.com
Wee Kirk O’ The Heather F14
231 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702.382.9830
weekirk.com
Photo courtesy of Vegas Weddings
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WEDDING CHAPELS
MARRIAGE LICENSE
BUREAU G12
Regional Justice Center
201 E. Clark Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
702.671.0600
Hours: Open daily, 8 a.m. to
midnight
clarkcountynv.gov
As of Oct. 9, 2014, marriage
licenses became available in
Nevada for same-sex couples.
Photo courtesy of the
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
LICENSE INFORMATION
For information on:
Marriage license requirements
Required identification
License fees
Marriage ceremonies
...and more, please visit clarkcountynv.gov
Nevada Marriage Requirements
In Brief:
•Proof of age (driver’s license,
passport or birth certificate)
•Social Security number for U.S.
citizens
•Foreigners who exchange wedding vows
in the U.S. may need additional or
special documentation to guarantee
the marriage is recognized in their
country
Photo courtesy of the
Las Vegas Convention
& Visitors Authority
•Parental or legal guardian consent
if under the age of 18
•No blood test
•No waiting period
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MORE
FUN FACTS
ABOUT
LAS VEGAS
Gaming/gambling
generally accounts
for slightly over 43
percent of Las Vegas
casinos’ revenue. The
balance is generated
from rooms, food and
beverages. Dining and
shopping have become
major components
of the Las Vegas
experience.
Legalization of
gambling in 1931
encouraged other parts
of the country to
request the recall of
Nevada’s statehood.
Today there are forms
of legalized gambling
in 48 of the 50
states.
There are more than
150 casinos and at
least 150,000 hotel/
motel rooms in the Las
Vegas valley area.
Downtown’s Golden
Gate is the oldest
continuously operating
hotel and casino in
Las Vegas; it opened
in 1906 as the Hotel
Nevada.
With its millions
of lights, Las Vegas
is considered the
brightest spot on
Earth.
Annual rainfall in Las
Vegas totals slightly
more than four inches.
Photo by Brent Parker
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TRANSPORTATION
& TOURS
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TRANSPORTATION & TOURS
2014 Transit Map Courtesy of Regional Transportation Commission
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TRANSPORTATION & TOURS
Public Bus Service
Deuce on the Strip. Double-deck buses travel along the Las Vegas
Strip and through downtown Las Vegas with numerous convenient stops,
including the Pawn Stars TV show site (Gold & Silver Pawn Shop),
Fremont Street Experience and the Mob Museum. (Passes also
allow you to ride the Strip & Downtown Express and on residential routes.)
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days per week
Cost: Two-hour pass for $6, 24-hour pass for $8 or three-day pass
for $20
Passengers can purchase passes at ticket vending machines
or on-board the vehicles.
Strip & Downtown Express. This rapid-transit service connects
downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and major
attractions along the Las Vegas Strip. It provides faster service with fewer
stops. Downtown stops include Las Vegas Premium Outlets – North
and Fremont Street Experience. (Passes also allow you to ride the
Deuce on the Strip and on residential routes.)
Hours: 9 a.m.–midnight, seven days per week
Cost: Two-hour pass for $6, 24-hour pass for $8 or three-day pass
for $20.
Passengers should purchase passes from ticket vending
machines located at all stops prior to boarding.
McCarran International Airport. The Westcliff Airport Express provides
direct transportation to McCarran Airport’s Terminals 1 and 3 from
downtown Las Vegas, as well as from the intersection of Tropicana Avenue
and Las Vegas Boulevard. The Centennial Express also provides direct
transportation between McCarran Airport Terminal 3 and downtown
Las Vegas.
Hours: For route schedules, visit rtcsnv.com or call (702) 228-RIDE (7433)
Cost: $2 (one way)
For more information, visit ridethestrip.com.
SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS
Tour downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip via Big Bus Tours,
which offers open-top, double-deck buses. These tours are narrated and
have guides. Hop on and off at your leisure at 20 different stops, which
include numerous locations on The Strip and downtown (including Fremont
Street, Pawn Stars and Las Vegas Premium Outlets – North).
Tickets can be purchased on the bus, from the concierge at many hotels or
online at bigbustours.com.
Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Buses come by every 30 minutes.
Admission: One Day: Adults - $39, children (4-12) - $29
Two Day: Adults - $49, children (4-12) - $39
Two nighttime tours are also available seven days a week. These guided
tours last up to three hours and include an hour to explore downtown’s
lively Fremont Street. For more information and to obtain tickets, either ask
your concierge or visit bigbustours.com.
Tour Times: Daily at 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults $29, children (4 -12) $19
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TRANSPORTATION & TOURS
DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS
Discover Downtown Las Vegas Adventures
855-TOUR702
http://discoverdowntownlasvegas.com/
An in-depth history of downtown Las Vegas is offered via walking
tours. Purchase a self-guided adventure book including coupons for
dining, entertainment and gaming along Fremont Street. You can also
book a guided walking tour. (You will see things that even most locals
don’t know exist.) The guided tours range from two to three hours in
length.
Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. or by special appointment
Admission: Self-guided tour adventure: $29.95;
guided tours: $45 - $59.99 per person
Las Vegas Pop Culture Tours
lasvegaspopculturetours.com
Experience Las Vegas as America’s outdoor museum of
popular culture in an original and fun two-hour walking
tour of downtown. Stroll along 10 blocks with a local,
well-informed guide looking at world-famous neon
signs, historical architecture, classic hotels and new
hipster locales – all showcasing the city’s larger-thanlife-personality and its unique place in pop culture. For
information, tour schedules and booking, visit
www.lasvegaspopculturetours.com.
Photo by
Admission: $25 per person
Angie Rodriguez
Zappos Headquarters Tour
http://tours.zappos.com
Downtown Las Vegas is home to the headquarters of Zappos.com,
one of the nation’s largest, well-known and well-regarded online
retailers. You can take a fun-packed, 60-minute tour of the workings
of this unorthodox company with a corporate culture geared toward
customer – and worker – satisfaction.
For further information, and to sign up for a tour, visit:
http://tours.zappos.com.
Admission: Free
TRIKKE Tours
Trikke Las Vegas
Container Park
702.421.2288
trikkelasvegas.com
Get an up-close look at downtown Las
Vegas on a three-wheeled Trikke vehicle.
Guided tours, client rentals & customized
tour packages are offered. Reservations are
required. For more information
please call or visit trikkelasvegas.com.
Photo courtesy of TRIKKE Las Vegas
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EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER
TRANSPORTATION
CITY OF LAS VEGAS
PARKING INFORMATION
City of Las Vegas Parking Information
The city of Las Vegas recently installed in the downtown area new
multispace meters that accept credit and debit cards, as well as
coins. These solar-powered meters enable users to print receipts.
The meters also allow residents and visitors to use a mobile device
app, ParkMe, to see where on-street downtown parking is available
in real time. The app can be downloaded for Android or iPhone and
can also be viewed at parkme.com.
Hours and days of operation for parking meters vary. Visitors
should refer to the information posted on the parking meter. The
city of Las Vegas offers free metered parking on major holidays.
Handicap/Disabled Parking
• As a courtesy, drivers with handicap plates/placards are
allowed four hours free at on-street parking meters in the
city of Las Vegas. Drivers with disabled
veteran or prisoner of war license plates
— including those from other states — are
exempted from parking (including meter)
fees.
• You must have a government-issued
disabled person’s plate/placard to park
in a handicapped space. These plates/
placards may only be used by the person to
whom they are issued. The minimum fine
for illegal parking in a handicapped space
in Nevada is $250.
Paying Parking Tickets
In person: You can pay in person at
500 S. Main St.
Office hours are Monday - Thursday,
7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. and
Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checks and cash are
accepted.
Online: lasvegasnevada.gov/payticket
By mail: Submit check or money order in the
remittance envelope provided.
Further Parking Information
Phone: 702.229.4700
E-mail: [email protected].
Website: lasvegasnevada.gov/parking.
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Mayor Pro Tem Stavros S. Anthony, Ward 4
Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, Ward 1
Councilman Steven D. Ross, Ward 6
Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, Ward 5
Councilman Bob Coffin, Ward 3
Councilman Bob Beers, Ward 2
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