22 Things to do in DTLV
Downtown Las Vegas has endless possibilities for finding entertainment with hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored around every corner. The historic stretch of Las Vegas that's become a lot busier recently and in between the penny slots and street performers, there's plenty of cool stuff you'll want to check out. We have compiled a list of some of our favorite places to visit for you to check out on your free time.
1. Slotzilla Zipline
SlotZilla is a 11-story slot machine-inspired zip line attraction. SlotZilla is the world’s largest slot machine and features Las Vegas icons such as over-sized dice, a martini glass, pink flamingo, coins, video reels, a giant arm and two showgirls. SlotZilla lets you see downtown Las Vegas as you’ve never seen it before.
2. Feeling hungry?
No matter what time of day it is, you can always find something good to eat in Las Vegas. Check out the best restaurants to try out near the Fremont Street Experience according to eater.com. Whether you’re craving Mexican, pizza, traditional breakfast dishes or fast food, there’s a place for it.
3. Yardbirds at the Golden Nugget
The Yardbirds will be performing at the Golden Nugget on February 7th at 8pm. The Band rocked from 1963 to 1968, and then reformed in 2003. The band pioneering the use of innovations like fuzztone, feedback and distortion. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. They were included at number 89 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", and ranked number 37 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
4. Wander around old shipping containers
The Downtown Container Park features shops and restaurants built inside old shipping containers. If you are looking for a drink, you can visit Oak & Ivy for whiskey and cocktails, Bin 702 with wine on tap, and The Perch for a second-floor view and an especially good brunch. Cheffinis offers the best hot dog experience with quality products and commitment to creating an unique dining experience.
5. Nerd out at The Nerd
The Nerd is Las Vegas' premiere video game bar, where cosplay meets cocktail bar with comic book–centric decor, plus free bowling lanes, billiard tables & video games.
6. 11th Street Records
11th Street Records is a hub for music fans, vinyl collectors, musicians and their audiences. The store supports bands coming through town on tour, and host vinyl listening parties, in-store performances, stream in-studio performances on the 11th Street Sessions webcast.
7. World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop
“Pawn Stars” is one of TV’s biggest hits, and unlike most reality shows, you are welcome to visit where it is filmed. Show star Rick Harrison says that over 4,000 visitors every day enter the store and it’s just blocks away from Office1 headquarters. Walk right next door to try Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern or grab some sweet treats at Chumlee’s Candy On the Blvd.
8. Golf at Desert Pines Golf Club
Experience the Carolina sandhills, tucked away minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, in the historic part of Las Vegas. As you begin your Vegas golf round at Desert Pines Golf Club Las Vegas, you will feel transported from the closed-in casinos and overpowering glitz to a place where you can enjoy the fresh, calming scent of real pine trees.
9. Mob Museum Speakeasy
The Mob Museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and interactive exhibits detailing the workings of the powerful mafia organizations in the United States. Travel back in time to the Prohibition era at the Speakeasy, when thousands of speakeasies operating in hard-to-find places satisfied the nation’s thirst for forbidden spirits like the special edition Cinn-City Moonshine.
10. Walk First Friday Las Vegas
First Friday is an all-inclusive event where everyone can celebrate Las Vegas culture and creativity in all of its forms. A local hub for countless creators and innovators throughout Las Vegas. Check out the work of local artists, eat tasty treats and enjoy taking part in the local community.
11. Whiskey Licker Up Revolving Saloon
Binion’s new Whiskey Licker Up rotating bar gives visitors an incredible view of the Fremont Street Experience. The bar seats 25 people, but the rotating platform can fit more than 50 people total. It takes about 15 minutes for the stage to complete a full rotation, and it has a restaurant that makes its food from scratch.
12. Herbs & Rye
Herbs & Rye doesn't just make incredible cocktails; it also provides an education in what you're drinking. The focus is on the classics and the stories behind them. Pass through the doors and find an old-school speakeasy, with red walls and deep oak furniture, filled with a staff who cares deeply about what’s going into your glass.
13. Dining at Esther’s Kitchen
At Esther’s Kitchen, the goal is simple: keep things fresh and local, and make all the pasta and bread in-house every morning. No matter what you order, one thing is certain: The attention to detail is noticeable in every dish.
14. Play Beer Pong at Gold Spike
Gold Spike is where big kids go to play. The one-of-a-kind bar offers a variety of over-sized backyard games and live music. In the mood for a little dance party? Head inside to the "living room" that transforms into an energetic house party at night.
15. The Las Vegas Donut Bar
This Donut Bar is on the backside of Fremont Street. Give the Homer a try, the shop's ode to Homer Simpson, or dig in to one of their wilder creations (they offer sweet and savory). Warm and cold-brew coffee compliment the decadent donuts.
16. Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a bar inspired by the prohibition era. The interior is dark, furnished with leather-topped stools and extravagant chandeliers. The speakeasy-style bar has a rooftop terrace with sofa seating which is the perfect spot to sip a cocktail and look over Fremont Street.
17. Zak Bagans Haunted Museum
Get spooked at the TV star’s Haunted Museum. The 1930’s mansion covers eleven thousand square feet, full of dark corridors leading to rooms full of exhibits connected to the paranormal. Don’t miss the Puppet Room – now that is seriously freaky.
18. Pizza at Evel Pie
Evel Pie pays tribute to legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel while serving New York-style pizza by the slice and baked-to-order pies. Guests can expect classic pizza flavors and toppings alongside cheap drinks, craft beers, and American backyard beers.
19. The Neon Museum
The Neon Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. The Neon Museum campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery which houses additional rescued signs.
20. Axe Hole at Neonopolis
The business model is simple: Pay to throw sharp objects at targets. It’s therapeutic, it’s challenging, and it’s utterly addictive. Axe Hole is a fun diversion where you can discover your inner viking.
21. Fergusons Downtown
Fergusons Downtown originally built in the 1940s, is now a space for the community that celebrates creativity. From the locally owned shops, coffee shop, chef-driven restaurants, maker markets, jam sessions, kid workshops, to green space, everyone will discover something they love.
22. PublicUs Coffee Shop
PublicUs (pub-li-cus) is a canteen-style, neighborhood restaurant and coffee bar located in the Fremont East District of Downtown Las Vegas. PublicUs offers a wide menu of both beautifully prepared classic coffee beverages as well as a list of specialty drinks prepared with a microscopic attention to detail.
