The original Las Vegas strip with Fremont Street Experience and vintage casinos

About Downtown Las Vegas (Fremont Street)

Downtown Las Vegas, centered on Fremont Street, is where Las Vegas began — the site of the city's first casino licenses in the 1930s and 1940s. The Fremont Street Experience, a five-block pedestrian mall covered by a massive LED canopy screen, hosts nightly light shows, live music on multiple stages, and the SlotZilla zip line that sends riders soaring 77 feet above the crowd.

The classic downtown casinos — the Golden Nugget (home to a shark tank pool), Binion's (where the World Series of Poker originated), the Four Queens, and the recently renovated Circa Resort — offer lower table minimums and a more intimate atmosphere than their Strip counterparts. The Plaza Hotel anchors the western end where the old railroad depot once stood.

East of Fremont Street, the Fremont East Entertainment District and the Arts District (18b) have transformed formerly neglected blocks into a thriving scene of craft cocktail bars, independent restaurants, galleries, and the weekly First Friday art walk. Container Park, built from repurposed shipping containers, features boutique shops, restaurants, and a giant praying mantis sculpture that shoots fire.

Nearby Landmarks

Fremont Street Experience Golden Nugget Container Park Mob Museum

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $25-35
Time 15-25 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $15-28
Time 15-25 minutes

Level 2 Terminal 1, Terminal 3 arrivals

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Route 109 to Strip, transfer to Deuce bus northbound to Fremont Street

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $25-35 15-25 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $15-28 15-25 minutes Budget-conscious, app users

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Downtown Las Vegas is lively until 2:00-3:00 AM on weekends. Taxis and ride-shares are readily available along Casino Center Boulevard and near the Golden Nugget. The Deuce bus (Route 108/DX) connects Downtown to the Strip and runs 24 hours. Late-night ride-shares to the airport cost $15-25. The downtown area is compact and walkable for getting between casinos.

Luggage Tips

Downtown casinos including the Golden Nugget and Circa offer bellman luggage storage for guests and sometimes for visitors who plan to check in later. The Greyhound station downtown has small lockers. Downtown streets are flat and easy to navigate with rolling luggage. Ride-shares can pull up directly to casino entrances along Fremont Street.

Accessibility

The Fremont Street Experience is a flat, wide pedestrian mall that is easy to navigate by wheelchair. All downtown casinos are ADA-compliant with accessible gaming areas, restaurants, and hotel rooms. The Deuce bus is wheelchair accessible. Container Park and the Arts District have paved sidewalks. Some older downtown hotels have more compact accessible rooms than Strip properties.