Whether you are staying on the Las Vegas strip or off strip you should plan a day to visit Fremont Street. Better yet book a room at one of the many casino resorts on Fremont Street and visit all the great attractions nearby that make downtown Las Vegas a great place! In this article, I’ll be talking about some great things to do that are free and offer great pictures, but also about some of the things to do on or near Fremont Street that have a fee to visit. Don’t forget your camera to capture your fun and memories.
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History & Photo Ops
1. Vegas Vic Sign – This sign was erected in 1951 in front of the Pioneer Club which no longer exists. It was different from other signs in the area, with a cowboy that talked and waved. It became the unofficial welcome sign for Las Vegas. It is still located on Fremont Street but is in front of a souvenir shop.
2. Fremont Experience light show- this show is on the roof covering Fremont Street. During the day, they do have some lights going but at night they run different themed light shows. Fremont Street is just a fun place to check out even if you don’t want to gamble. I always have fun here. For schedules go to site.
3. There is live music nightly on the outdoor stages with local bands. They also have the free concert series featuring renowned bands such as Seether and Sublime. Be sure to check out the local bands!
4. Largest Sportsbook at Circa – even if you aren’t interested in sports betting, you should definitely check out this three-story sportsbook. It has a 1000 person viewing capacity. It’s a sight to see! While there make sure to get a picture of Vegas Vicki the neon cowgirl. Since the Circa is limited to people over 21 years old this isn’t somewhere you can bring your children. Having said that, if you’re over 21, the Circa is a pretty cool casino with two floors of gambling and the huge sportsbook. We enjoy going here.
5. Rub Happy Budda’s belly at California Hotel & Casino. It’s supposed to bring you luck! It is located in the hotel registration area. Everyone loves a Budda right, why not check him out.
6. The D hotel and casino has the world’s largest Keno board that even if you don’t want to play you should check it out. It is located on the second floor of the casino floor. Kinda of cool just to see it.
7. Stop in at the Golden Gate Casino and explore all the artifacts from this casino including gaming ledgers from the opening of this casino in 1906. These are located by the registration desk. If you love history, you really should do this. It amazes me to think of people gambling that long ago when travel wasn’t that easy yet.
8.Take a free photo with the Million Dollar display at Binon’s Gambling Hall. Just a fun thing to do and seeing all that money made me want to win big!!
9. If you take a walk through the Golden Nugget casino you will come to 200,000-gallon tank aquarium in the pool area. What makes it so special is all the sharks that are in the tank. Really cool for photos. I so want to swim there someday, would love getting close to the sharks. It’s on my bucket list.
10. See a piece of the real Berlin Wall at Main Street Station casino. The only drawback to this is that the wall is located in the men’s restroom. Women can request to be escorted in to see this attraction. We haven’t done this yet but we’ll have to do it soon.
11. When you want to sit for a little bit, go see the new Carousel Bar in front of the Plaza Hotel and Casino. The Plaza has done a lot of renovations, so be sure to check it out. We’ve only been here once, but we enjoyed ourselves and the Carousel is bigger than I thought it would be. Worth checking out.
Tours/Adventure
12. Take a ride on the largest slot machine Slotzilla zipline right on Fremont Street. This is a 12 story zipline that looks like a slot machine. The zipline is 7 stories and runs 2 city blocks with prices starting at $49. You can also ride superhero style with a starting price of $69. This is 11 stories and 5 blocks long. I have wanted to do this since the first time we went to Fremont Street, I just haven’t worked up the nerve yet but I will and then I’ll let you know if it’s worth it.
13. The Mob Museum is one of the places that just scream Las Vegas being that it was pretty much founded by the mob. If you like history at all, I think this is a great choice for you. This is located at 300 Stewart Ave. and open 9 AM- 9 PM daily. General Admission is $34.95 with more options for passes that include interactive displays. There is also an Underground Distillery here with a speakeasy. Check the website for more information.
14. A fun thing to do is to check out Neonopolis. This is where you can go dine, shop and find entertainment. You can eat at one of four restaurants including Dick’s Last Resort. You can shop for toys, watches, sports cards and memorabilia and a few other places. You can throw axes, race cars or enjoy nightlife at one of three lounges. I think it’s a pretty cool area and worth checking out.
15. If for no other reason than its uniqueness, you should go to Container Park which is retail stores and restaurants built in shipping containers. There is also an interactive playground here. It is located at 707 E. Fremont St. We didn’t buy anything here, but it was an interesting place.
Conclusion
As you can see, Fremont Street has many things to entertain you whether you are there to gamble or to learn more about the city and its history. Although some of these won’t take you much time to do, I’m sure you’ll spend time looking at all there is to see in each casino so I would allow at least a day to spend here. If you are interested in gambling or even just relaxing, you might want to stay at least one night here. Circa offers a great pool area, The Golden Nugget has a wonderful spa and the shark tank pool area, The Plaza has new updated rooms and a pickleball court and on and on. I have no doubt you can find a hotel here that would meet your needs. Fremont Street was the original Las Vegas and has so much history, I highly recommend you find some time on your Las Vegas vacation to visit this icon part of the city. And don’t forget your camera!! We always try to give you helpful information to plan your trip and hopefully to inspire you to find your adventure even if it’s not here, but to get out and enjoy this country. If you are interested in more of our adventures, click here for our travel videos. Have fun and plan your adventure!