Hotels, spas, clubs and shopping opportunities abound in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Classified as the area north of Charleston Blvd. and south of Interstate 95, Downtown Las Vegas is teeming with nightlife and culture. Whether you decide to stop in at one of the many casinos, see a show at the Cashman Center or take advantage of the shopping opportunities at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets, there are many exciting things to do in Downtown Las Vegas.
There are plenty of places to stay and play in Downtown Las Vegas. One of the most famous is the Plaza Hotel and Casino, located on Main Street (a Las Vegas institution for 40 years). Other Downtown hotel/casions include the Freemont Hotel, Fitzgerald's Hotel and Casino (popularly known as The Fitz) and the Beverly Palms Hotel. Most hotels in Downtown Las Vegas offer dining and entertainment (everything from local and national bands as well as comedy and variety acts). You do not need to be a hotel guest to participate.
For those who enjoy shopping, Las Vegas Downtown welcomes you to a haven of shops from some of the most highly prized fashion designers in the world. At the Las Vegas Premium Outlets, enjoy browsing through the racks of 150 retailers, including Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Exchange, Izod, Lacoste, Missoni, BCBG, Michael Kors and St. John.
For those who want to see a live performance, watch a baseball game or enjoy a state of the art theater, the Cashman Center is a necessary stop in Downtown Las Vegas. This center is a multiuse facility (which includes meeting space for conventions or business purposes) and contains over 483,000 square feet settled on 55 acres. It is also home of the Las Vegas 51s (the AAA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays). The schedule changes frequently, so be sure to check the listings for theatrical productions and concerts as well as baseball schedule before heading out to the center.
The Freemont Street Experience, located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, includes 10 casinos, unique dining experiences, and a variety of evening entertainment, most of it free of charge. A highlight of the Freemont Street Experience are the free, hourly Viva Vision shows. These feature colorful, kinetic images set to music on huge LED screens that stretch over a pedestrian mall on Freemont Street.
