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Downtown Las Vegas Visitors Guide
Universe
In 1904, a construction camp for workers building a railroad from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City was established in the Las Vegas Valley. The city’s official history began on May 15, 1905 when 110 acres of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks were auctioned in what would become the downtown area. Las Vegas became incorporated as a city in 1911 with a population of 3,000.
A pivotal year for Las Vegas was 1931, when Nevada legalized casino gambling, liberalized the state divorce law by reducing residency requirements to six weeks, and construction started on the Boulder Canyon Project, now known as the Hoover Dam.
Along with bringing construction workers and their families to the area, a growing tourism industry was created as visitors came to witness the building of this engineering marvel. This, in turn, helped the area avoid the economic devastation of the Great Depression.
These changes greatly impacted downtown’s Fremont Street (named after John C. Fremont, who led a westward overland expedition and camped at Las Vegas Springs in 1844). Fremont Street evolved from a dusty whistle stop into a haven for fun-seekers.
Its isolated location and natural assets made Las Vegas attractive to the defense industry during World War II. In 1941, a gunnery school for the Army Air Corps was established. It is now known as Nellis Air Force Base and is the home of the Air Force aerobatic team, the Thunderbirds. In 1951, the Nevada Proving Grounds, located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, began atomic testing in the middle of what was then the Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery Range, an Air Force training and practice site.
Las Vegas, which means “the meadows” in Spanish, gained its name in the 1800s when this green valley and its desert spring waters offered respite for weary travelers traversing the Old Spanish Trail on their way to California.
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It was also during the middle of the 20th century that Las Vegas continued its triumphant march toward becoming the gambling, or “gaming,” capital of the world. During this time the use of neon emerged, transforming Fremont Street into “Glitter Gulch.”
In 1959, the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign was created by resident Betty Willis.
Gaining fame in Las Vegas during the post-war era were notorious characters such as “Bugsy” Siegel, who, along with others, purchased a downtown Las Vegas hotel called the El Cortez. He later went on to open the Flamingo Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Both hotels are still in existence.
In the 1960s, Las Vegas temporarily became home to eccentric recluse multimillionaire and aircraft mogul, Howard Hughes, who helped introduce the business world to the riches gained from investing in Las Vegas. It was corporate America’s involvement in the gaming industry that eventually muscled out the mobsters.
In the late 1980s, entrepreneur Steve Wynn changed the face of the Las Vegas gambling industry by ushering in the era of the mega casino resort. These immense, one-stop hotel and casino complexes, designed to encourage patrons to stay on-site, changed the dynamics of the valley’s industry and converted dining and retail operations into integral money-makers.
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The face of downtown Las Vegas changed forever when the Fremont Street Experience opened in December 1995. More than 12.5 million LEDs and 550,000 watts of sound are part of this entertainment extravaganza situated amid a five-block, pedestrian-friendly mall of casinos, shops and entertainment venues. The Fremont Street Experience attracts millions of visitors each year.
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Fremont Street Today
Fremont Street, c1940s
Ogden Street 1910
Fremont Street 1970s
Boulder Club and Horseshoe Casino, c1960s
Fremont Street today
Fremont Street, c1930s
Fremont Street, c1950s
Bars,
Lounges &
Nightclubs
Hogs & Heifers
Aruba Hotel & Spa G15
1215 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.383.3100
Thunderbird Lounge
Atomic Liquor’s
Cocktail Lounge D9
917 Fremont St.
702.384.7371
Beauty Bar G9
517 Fremont St.
702.598.1965
Binion’s Gambling Hall
& Hotel J8
128 Fremont St.
702.382.1600
Benny’s Bullpen
Front Bar
Steakhouse Bar
Brass Lounge G9
Second Floor
425 Fremont St.
702.382.1182
California Hotel & Casino K8
12 E. Ogden Ave.
702.385.1222
Dave’s Bar
Main Street Bar
Redwood Bar
San Francisco Pub
Courthouse Bar & Grill 10
330 S. Third St.
702.388.8222
Dino’s Lounge G17
1516 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.3894
Doña Maria Tamales G14
910 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.6538
Don’t Tell Mama G9
517 Fremont St.
702.207.0788
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Hennessey’s Tavern
Don’t Tell Mama
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The Sidebar
Use the map at the front of
this guide to find locations
(ex. Brass Lounge G9).
Downtown Cocktail Room G9
111 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.880.3696
El Cortez Hotel & Casino F8
600 Fremont St.
702.385.5200
Carnival Bar
Lobby Bar
5th Avenue Pub F14
906 S. Sixth St.
702.385.5000
Fitzgerald’s Hotel Casino H9
301 Fremont St.
702.388.2400
Casino Bar
Vue Bar
Four Queens Hotel &
Casino 9
202 Fremont St.
702.385.4011
Chicago Brewing Company Bar
Hugo’s Bar
King’s Bar
Palace Bar
Fremont Hotel & Casino 8
200 Fremont St.
702.385.3232
Casino Bar
Second Street Grill Bar
Sports Bar
Tony Roma’s Bar
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The Griffin
Triple George Grill
Mickie Finnz
Girls Of Glitter Gulch J8
(Adult Entertainment)
22 Fremont St.
702.385.4774
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino H8
400 E. Ogden Ave.
702.384.8444
Gold Spike Bar
Golden Gate Hotel K9
One Fremont St.
702.385.1906
Casino Bar
Stage Bar
Golden Nugget
Hotel Casino J9
129 Fremont St.
702.385.7111
Claude’s Bar
Gold Diggers
Grotto Bar
H2O Bar at The Tank
International Beer Bar
Rush Lounge
Vic and Anthony’s Bar
Griffin G9
511 Fremont St.
702.382.0577
Hennessey’s Tavern G9
425 Fremont St.
702.382.4421
Hogs & Heifers Saloon 8
201 N. Third St., Ste. 130
702.676.1457
La Bayou Casino Bar J9
15 Fremont St.
702.385.7474
Las Vegas Club
Hotel & Casino K8
18 Fremont St.
702.385.1664
Casey’sBar
Main Bar
Main Street Station
Casino Hotel K7
200 N. Main St.
702.387.1896
Casino Bar
Triple 7 Brewery
Mermaids Casino Bar J8
32 Fremont St.
702.382.5777
Mickie Finnz G9
425 Fremont St.
702.382.4204
Olympic Garden G18
(Adult Entertainment)
1531 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.385.8987
Plaza Hotel & Casino K8-9
One S. Main St.
702.386.2110
Aqua Lounge
Dome Bar
Omaha Bar
Race & Sportsbook Bar
Sidebar 8
201 N. Third St., Ste. 120
702.259.9700
Snick’s Place H17
(Alternative Lifestyle)
1402 S. Third St.
702.385.9298
Stateside Lounge H2
931 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
702.382.2337
Triple George Grill 8
201 N. Third St., Ste. 120
702.384.2761
Western Casino Bar D9
899 Fremont St.
702.384.4620
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Gaming in downtown Las Vegas
Binion’s Gambling Hall
& Hotel J8
128 E. Fremont St.
702.382.1600
www.binions.com
California Hotel & Casino K8
12 E. Ogden Ave.
702.385.1222
www.thecal.com
El Cortez Hotel & Casino F8
600 E. Fremont St.
702.385.5200
www.elcortezhotelcasino.com
Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel H9
301 Fremont St.
702.388.2400
www.fitzgeraldslasvegas.com
Four Queens Hotel
& Casino 9
202 Fremont St.
702.385.4011
www.fourqueens.com
Fremont Hotel & Casino 8
200 E. Fremont St.
702.385.3232
www.fremontcasino.com
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino K9
400 E. Ogden Ave.
702.384.8444
www.goldspike.com
Golden Gate Hotel
& Casino K9
One Fremont St.
702.385.1906
www.goldengatecasino.com
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino J9
129 E. Fremont St.
702.385.7111
www.goldennugget.com
La Bayou Casino J9
15 E. Fremont St.
702.385.7474
(Las) Vegas Club
Hotel & Casino K8
18 E. Fremont St.
702.385.1664
www.vegasclubcasino.net
Main Street Station Casino
Brewery Hotel K7
200 N. Main St.
702.387.1896
www.mainstreetcasino.com
Mermaid’s Casino J8
32 Fremont St.
702.382.5777
Plaza Hotel & Casino K8-9
One Main St.
702.386.2110
www.plazahotelcasino.com
Western Casino D9
899 Fremont St.
702.384.4620
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useums &
Attractions
One of many downtown art murals
18b Arts District
An eclectic mix of galleries, antique shops and one-of-a-kind stores are just a short walk or bus ride from Fremont Street. Known as “18b,” the Las Vegas Arts District is located immediately south of downtown in an area bounded by Commerce Street, Hoover Avenue, Fourth Street and Las Vegas Boulevard (at Charleston Boulevard) and Colorado Avenue. The name,”18b,” represents the original arts district neighborhood, which consisted of 18 blocks. Today, the arts district area has grown beyond those original 18 blocks and is a classic urban mix of residential, commercial and cultural uses.
First Friday
18b Arts District
702.384.0092
www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org
On the first Friday of each month, a combination gallery walk and art festival is held in downtown Las Vegas’ arts district. Each First Friday event draws thousands of visitors and patrons of the arts. During these events, area galleries and studios are open, artists display their work, bands and entertainers perform, and food and beverage vendors sell refreshments. Expect a diverse crowd, cool local art, live music and a block party atmosphere. Free bus service runs between all First Friday stops. First Friday takes place every month from 6-10 p.m. come rain or shine.
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Art viewing
Jazz in the park
First Friday performer
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Arts Factory J15
18b Arts District • 107 E. Charleston Blvd.
702.676.1111
www.theartsfactory.com
Experience Las Vegas’ burgeoning art scene at this complex, which features a collection of artists, architects, photographers, graphic designers and galleries gathered under one roof. (Note: Some spaces are closed to the public.)
S2 Art Center J15
18b Arts District • One E. Charleston Blvd.
702.868.7880
www.jackgallery.com
S2 Art Group, Ltd., is one of America’s largest and oldest publishers and retailers of fine art limited editions including lithographs, etchings and mixed media artwork; all hand-pulled, limited edition lithographs, crafted from hand-drawn plates on 120-year-old direct lithography presses.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Art galleries
in Las Vegas
S2 Art Center
Aerial Gallery G7-14
Las Vegas Boulevard, from Charleston Boulevard to
Stewart Avenue
The Aerial Gallery features banners of original art, which are suspended on light poles. These banners highlight the work of both local and national artists. The gallery is along a one-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard that runs from the arts district to Las Vegas City Hall. It is the only mile-long gallery in the world. This curbside art project, coordinated by the Las Vegas Arts Commission, presents new artwork every year for an estimated 30,000 pedestrians and car passengers per day.
Centennial Murals
The City of 100 Murals, a signature project of the Las Vegas Centennial in 2005, inspired the creation of permanent and temporary murals, and involved thousands of students, artists and citizens. These murals are housed at sites throughout the Las Vegas Valley including schools, public buildings, commercial structures and other facilities. The murals were produced in a variety of mediums, in all sizes and shapes, at interior and exterior locations. The themes are diverse and range from familiar Las Vegas icons to historical events that have made the area what it is today. Murals located downtown are:
Pyramids at Red Rock Canyon – 200 Fremont St. 8
Glamorous Games of the Past – One Fremont St. K9
Las Vegas – Fourth Street/Carson Street H9
Nitelite – Fremont Street/Las Vegas Boulevard G9
Our Community – Third Street/East Imperial Avenue H17
Interpretive Vision – 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. 16
Our History – 1630 S. Commerce St. 19
Las Vegas – One E. Charleston Blvd. J15
The Old Ice House – 708 S. Main St. K13
The Gutenberg Museum – 1060 S. Main St. K15
Feeding the 5,000+ – 231 W. Charleston Blvd. L16
Viva Las Vegas – 1205 Las Vegas Blvd. S. G15
National Youth Service Day Coalition – 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N. G3
The Old Fort – 500 E. Washington Ave. H2
Chase – 850 Las Vegas Blvd. N. G3
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City Hall Bridge Gallery G7
Las Vegas City Hall
400 Stewart Ave.
Located on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, the Bridge Gallery highlights the works of the local artistic community with group exhibits and other exhibitions that emphasize community cultural projects and celebrations.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., except holidays.
Admission: Free
Downtown North “Cultural Corridor”
G3-5, H2
Located just north of downtown is a cultural hub that includes the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Neon Boneyard, the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and State Historic Park, the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, the Las Vegas Library and Cashman Center. For further information, visit www.culturalcorridorlasvegas.org
Las Vegas Natural History Museum G3
900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
702.384.3466
www.lvnhm.org
Journey through time, visiting dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, such as the 35-foot-long Tyrannosaurus Rex. Witness the beauty of wild animals, both native to Nevada and from around the world. Investigate the diversity of the African jungle and safari in the Serengeti. Children of all ages will enjoy the Young Scientist Center, where the budding genius, or the merely curious, can discover the wonders of nature.
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, nonprofit institution dedicated to educating children and families in the natural sciences. Through its interactive exhibits, educational programs and preservation of its collections, the museum strives to instill an understanding and appreciation of the world’s wildlife, ecosystems and cultures.
Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, military and students 12 and over; $4 for children 3 – 11; free for children two and younger.
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Natural History Museum
Lied Discovery Children’s Museum G3
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
702.382.5437
www.ldcm.org
Arts, sciences and humanities come to life as children touch, see, explore and experience more than 100 hands-on exhibits in the children’s museum. Traveling exhibitions rotate three times per year to provide new experiences. Demonstrations and workshops are offered throughout the year. It’s fun for the whole family.
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: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, military and children 1-17. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Neon Boneyard H8-9, 8-9, J8-9
Non-restored vintage Las Vegas neon signs are kept in this “boneyard,” situated on a three-acre downtown site just south of Cashman Center. The Neon Museum offers regular guided tours of the Boneyard. For reservation and fee information, visit www.neonmuseum.org. (See also: Neon Museum.)
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park G2
500 E. Washington Ave.
702.486.3511
The first permanent non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley were a group of Mormon missionaries who built an adobe fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855. They successfully farmed the area by diverting water from the creek. Today, the park includes a remnant of the original adobe fort, as well as a visitor center with interpretive displays. This historic state park is located in downtown Las Vegas, at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. (Call to verify hours.)
Admission: $1 for adults (ages 13 & up); children under 13 – free.
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The original adobe fort at the historic state park
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Reed Whipple Cultural Center G4
821 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
702.229.6211
The Reed Whipple Cultural Center is headquarters for the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre and the Las Vegas Youth Orchestras. Programs include art exhibits by local, regional and national artists; cultural arts classes for children and adults; concert series; lectures and live theatre. Featured series include Las Vegas Live focusing on professional Las Vegas-based artists, a chamber music series called Special Tea Saturdays, and the Youth Performing for Youth series.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Admission: No admission for the building and gallery. Event prices vary.
Fremont East District E8-9, F8-9, G8-9
Fremont Street
The city is reviving the old glamour of vintage Las Vegas in a downtown entertainment area called the Fremont East District. With its convenient location near the Fremont Street Experience, this area continues to attract a diverse mixture of entertainment venues targeted at a variety of age and income groups. In 2007, the city and area property owners committed millions for a three-block renovation effort that included pedestrian-friendly street redesign, landscaping and retro-looking neon signage.
Fremont Street Experience H8-9, 8-9, J8-9
425 Fremont St.
702.678.5600
www.vegasexperience.com
Witness the $87 million light canopy and 550,000-watt sound system called the Fremont Street Experience, which covers five city blocks. Positioned 90 feet above Fremont Street, the attraction stretches 1,400 feet and consists of 12.5 million synchronized LED modules, including 180 strobes and eight robotic mirrors per block. It is capable of producing millions of color combinations, animation and video feeds, allowing the display to switch from a swirling ocean setting to a television broadcast in minutes.
Hours of Operation: Nightly from dusk until midnight.
“Nitelite” Light Sculpture. This playful sculpture takes its cue from the recycled bulbs from the original Fremont Street Experience light canopy. The artwork is located just outside the elevators on the first floor of the Fremont Street Experience parking garage at 425 Fremont St.
“Nitelite” is a set of lighted panels by Mary Warner & Rayann Figler
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Historic Fifth Street School G10
Corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue
The Historic Fifth Street School, once known as the Las Vegas Grammar School, was built during the Great Depression in 1936 immediately off Las Vegas Boulevard (or what was formerly called Fifth Street). It was constructed in the then-popular Spanish mission-style. The school was recently 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.
The Centennial Plaza, a gathering place on the corner of Lewis and Fourth streets contains, among other attractions, a replica of the Liberty Bell and a Monument to the Simulacrum sculpture that sits atop a local historical time capsule. The plaza is part of the Historic Fifth Street School complex.
Adjacent to the historic school complex is the Lewis Street Corridor and the “Poets Bridge,” which features selected works of poetry embedded in concrete.
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Neon Museum
Fremont Street Experience
www.neonmuseum.org.
This unique, open-air museum is located across from Neonopolis at the entrance to the Fremont Street Experience, and on Third Street adjacent to the Experience. The Neon Museum and the city of Las Vegas acquired and restored these retired neon signs from some of Las Vegas’ legendary locales for public viewing. (See also: Neon Boneyard in this section under Downtown North “Cultural Corridor.”)
Poets Bridge
A sample vintage neon sign
Historic school
Liberty Bell replica
Old Post Office/Federal Building H7
300 Stewart Ave.
This Post Office building was constructed in 1931 as part of a massive government building project during the years of the Great Depression. It is an excellent example of neo-classical style. The building was the site the 1950s Kefauver hearings into organized crime. It was acquired by the city in 2002. Plans are to renovate and restore this 38,700-square-foot building, converting it into the Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, with the purpose of attracting and educating tourists and locals alike.
Rotunda Gallery at Clark County
Government Center M13
500 S. Grand Central Parkway
Organized through the 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
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Future home of the Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement
Use the map at the front of this guide to find locations (ex. Brass Lounge G9).
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Las Vegas Premium Outlets N14
875 S. Grand Central Parkway
702.474.7500
www.premiumoutlets.com/lasvegas
Offers approximately 150 stores and 539,000 square feet of shopping in an upscale, open-air setting. In 2008, this shopping complex expanded, adding 30 new stores and two multilevel parking garages. Available retailers include Burberry, Cole Haan, David Yurman, Dooney & Burke, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Swarovski and True Religion.
Shopping Malls
Businesses operating in Nevada are among the least taxed in the nation. The following taxes imposed in most states are not imposed in Nevada: corporate or personal income, franchise, unitary, inventory, admissions, and inheritance or intangible taxes. In addition, there is no tax on food for home use or on prescription drugs.
Museums & Attractions
Downtown outlet center
Southern Nevada Museum
of Fine Art H8-9, 8-9, J8-9
Neonpolis – Second Floor • 450 Fremont St., Ste. 280
702.382.2926
www.snmfa.com
Now showcased on the second floor of downtown’s Neonopolis is a wide spectrum of visual arts from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as contemporary and local art. All this and more can be found at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art.
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. (Closed Sunday through Tuesday.)
Admission: $3 for adults, members and children 12 and under – free.
Restaestaurants
There is a variety of dining in
downtown Las Vegas
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant Type B L D
Albo Pizza Restaurant G17
1510 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.383.3225 Pizza All All
Aruba Hotel & Spa G15
1215 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.383.0073
The Aruba Cafe Cafe F-Sa M-Sa M-Sa
Binion’s Gambling Hall
& Hotel J8
128 Fremont St.
702.382.1600
Binion’s Original Coffee Shop Coffee Shop All All All
Binion’s Ranch Steakhouse Steak House All
Deli Deli All All
Snack Bar Snack Bar All All All
Boston Pizza 1 G18
1507 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.385.2595 Pizza All All
Brokers Coffee House
& Deli H10
316 Bridger Ave., #102
702.380.8598 Deli M-F M-F
California Hotel & Casino K8
12 E. Ogden Ave.
702.385.1222
Aloha Specialties Restaurant Hawaiian All All All
702.382.0338
Cal Club Snack Bar All All All
Market Street Cafe Coffee Shop All All All
Pasta Pirate Seafood/Pasta W-M
Redwood Bar & Grill Fine Dining F-Tu
Lappert’s Ice Cream Ice Cream All All
702.385.1222
Casa Don Juan J16
1204 S. Main St.
702.384.8070 Mexican All All All
Chicago Joe’s H13
820 S. Fourth St.
702.382.5637 Italian Tu-F Tu-Sa
City Centre Cafe H11
375 Lewis Ave.
702.383.4055 Cafe M-F M-F
City Center Quiznos H11
365 Lewis Ave.
702.380.0900 Fast Food M-F M-F
Courthouse Bar & Grill 10
330 S. Third St.
702.388.8222 American M-F M-F
Courthouse Cafe 11
Inside Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Ave.
702.631.1112 Cafe M-F M-F
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Meals/Days Open
Restaurant Type B L D
Doña Maria Tamales G14
910 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.6538 Mexican All All All
El Cortez Hotel & Casino F8
600 Fremont St.
702.385.5200
Cafe Cortez Coffee Shop All All All
The Flame Steak House All
Dreyer’s Ice Cream Ice Cream All All
Seattle’s Best Coffee Gourmet Coffee All All
Subway Fast Food All All All
El Sombrero Cafe K13
807 S. Main St.
702.382.9234 New Mexican M-Sa M-Sa M-Sa
Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel H9
301 Fremont St.
702.388.2400
Courtyard Grill Grill All All All
Don B’s Steakhouse Steak House Th-M
Krispy Kreme (702) 366-0150 Fast Food All All All
McDonald’s (702) 385-2975 Fast Food All All All
Florida Cafe G16
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.385.3013 Cuban All All All
Four Queens Hotel & Casino 9
202 Fremont St.
702.385.4011
Chicago Brewing Company
and Cigar Lounge American/Pizza All All
Hugo’s Cellar Gourmet All
Magnolia’s Veranda Coffee Shop All All All
Queen’s Coffee & Deli Gourmet Coffee/Deli All All All
Dreyer’s Ice Cream Ice Cream All All
Noble Roman’s Pizza Pizza All All
Subway Fast Food All All
Fremont Hotel & Casino 8
200 Fremont St.
702.385.3232
Dunkin’ Donuts Donut Shop All All All
Lanai Express Snack Bar All All All
Paradise Buffet Buffet All All All
Paradise Cafe Coffee Shop All All All
Second Street Grill Fine Dining Th-M
Tony Roma’s American/BBQ All
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino H8
400 E. Ogden Ave.
702.384.8444
The Golden Grille Diner All All All
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Meals/Days Open
Restaurant Type B L D
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino K9
One Fremont St.
702.385.1906
Bay City Diner Diner All All All
Shrimp Bar & Deli Deli All All
Golden Nugget J9
129 Fremont St.
702.385.7111
The Buffet Buffet All All All
Carson Street Cafe Coffee Shop All All All
The Grille Snack Bar All All All
Grotto Restaurant Italian All All
Lillie’s Noodle House Pan-Asian All
Red Sushi Japanese All
Starbucks Coffee (2) Gourmet Coffee All All All
Vic and Anthony’s Steakhouse Steak House All
Hennessey’s Tavern G9
425 Fremont St.
702.382.4421 Irish Pub All All All
Jack In The Box H18
1591 S. Main St.
702.383.6908 Fast Food All All All
Jason’s Deli M8
100 City Pkwy., #110
702.366.0130 Deli M-F M-F
Kabob Korner G9
507 Fremont St.
702.384.7722 Mediterranean All All
King Se Jong Chong
Restaurant G9
1500 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.384.5264 Asian/Korean All All
Las Vegas Club
Hotel & Casino K8
18 Fremont St.
702.385.1664
Tinoco’s Kitchen Bistro All All All
Las Vegas Country Saloon G9
Second Floor
425 Fremont St.
702.382.3531 Casual All
Las Vegas Premium Outlets N14
875 S. Grand Central Parkway
702.474.7500
Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels…..702.388.4130 Fast Food All All
China Pantry……………………..702.471.0888 Fast Food All All
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius……702.471.0037 Fast Food All All
Great Steak & Potato Co………702.382.4640 Fast Food All All
Italia Express…………………….702.385.5353 Fast Food All All
Japan Cafe Grill………………….702.382.0515 Fast Food All All
Makino Seafood &
Sushi Buffet………………………702.382.8848 Seafood/Sushi All All
Starbucks Coffee………………..702.647.1752 Gourmet Coffee All All
Subway…………………………….702.939.6920 Fast Food All All
The Fudgery………………………702.387.5553 Candy All All
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Restaurants
Meals/Days Open
Restaurant Type B L D
Luca’s Café & Deli H10
231 Third St., #110.
702.384.3115 Italian/Cafe M-F M-F
Main Street Station
Casino Brewery Hotel K7
200 N. Main St.
702.387.1896
Garden Court Buffet Buffet All All All
Triple 7 Restaurant & Brewery Brew Pub/Sushi All All
Mamacitas Mexican Food F9
611 Fremont St.
702.474.7033 Mexican/Cuban All All All
Market Cafe N12
495 S. Grand Central Parkway
Building A, #116
702.599.3009 Cafe M-F M-F
Mermaid’s Casino J8
32 Fremont St.
702.382.5777
Snack Bar Snack Bar All All
Mickie Finnz G9
425 Fremont St.
702382.4204 Casual/Seafood All All
Order In The Court Cafe G11
Inside Lloyd D. George
Federal Courthouse
333 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.388.6738 Cafe M-F M-F
Paymon’s Mediterranean
Bistro J15
107 E. Charleston Blvd.
702.731.6030 Mediterranean M-F
Piccadilly Pizza Fremont H8
322 Fremont St.
702.477.0188 Pizza All All
Plaza Hotel & Casino K8-9
One S. Main St.
702.386.2110
$7.77 Buffet Buffet All All All
Deli Express. Snack Bar All All All
Lombardi’s Italian Kitchen Italian Th-M
Dreyer’s Ice Cream Fast Food All All
Firefly Spanish Tapas All
McDonald’s 702.388.0010 Fast Food All All All
Noble Roman’s Pizza Fast Food All All
Omelet House Breakfast/Diner All All
Seattle’s Best Coffee Gourmet Coffee All All
Subway Fast Food All All
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Restaurant Type B L D
Port Of Subs G7
261 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Ste. 190
702.598.0444 Fast Food M-F M-F
Port Of Subs 18
1524 S. Main St.
702.366.9343 Fast Food M-Sa M-F
Potato Valley Cafe G13
801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Ste. 110
702.363.7821 Cafe M-F
Restaurante
Playas de Colima G5
601 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Mexican All All
Rincon Criollo G15
1145 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.388.1906 Cuban Tu-Su Tu-Su
Salvadoreno Restaurant K5
720 N. Main St.
702.385.3600 Salvadorean Tu-Su Tu-Su
Starbucks Coffee H10
300 S. Fourth St.
702.759.3426 Gourmet Coffee M-F M-F
Strip Sandwich Shop G12
603 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.6292 Sandwich Shop M-F
Taste of California G8
450 Fremont St., #123
702.362.2226 Deli/Ice Cream All All
Thai BBQ Restaurant H17
1424 S. Third St.
702.383.1128 Thai All All
Thai Vegas H8
115 N. Fourth St.
702.382.1928 Thai All All
Triple George Grill 8
201 N. Third St., Ste. 120
702.384.2761 Fine Dining M-F M-Sa
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ncle Joe’s Pizza G9
505 Fremont St.
702.385.2162 Pizza Tu-Su All
Western Casino D9
899 Fremont St.
702.384.4620
Easy Street Cafe Snack Bar All All All
Your Place Or Mine For Lunch F9
622 Carson Ave.
702.386.6060 Deli M-F M-F
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Wedding
Chapels
Wedding chapels abound in Las Vegas
Aarons Chapel of the Bells
2233 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.735.6803
Chapel of Love
1431 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.387.0155
Cupid’s Wedding Chapel G13
827 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.598.4444
Elvis Chapel D13
727-C S. Ninth St.
702.383.5909
Faithful Love/Heavenly
Bliss Chapel H10
930 S. Third St., Third Floor
702.471.7729
Graceland Wedding Chapel G12
619 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.0091
Hollywood Wedding Chapel
2207 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.731.0678
Joyful Hearts Wedding Chapel
616 S. Third St.
702.257.7373
Las Vegas Wedding Bureau/
Vegas Weddings
555 S. Third St.
702.933.3464
Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
727 S. Ninth St.
702.383.5909
Lily Of The Valley
Wedding Chapel 10
325 S. Third St., #3
702.471.7667
Little Chapel of the Flowers
1717 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.735.4331
Little White Chapel G16
1301 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.5943
Mon Bel Ami G12
607 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.388.4445
Shalimar Wedding Chapel G16
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.7372
Special Memory
Wedding Chapel H13
800 S. Fourth St.
702.384.2211
Stained Glass & Silver Bell
Wedding Chapel D8
901 E. Ogden Ave.
702.384.4340
Sweethearts
Wedding Chapel G15
1155 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.385.7785
Vegas Adventure
Wedding Chapel
1600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.270.2522
Viva Las Vegas
Wedding Chapel G15
1205 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.384.0771
Wee Kirk O’ the Heather G9
231 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702.382.9830
Marriage Bureau
Marriage License Bureau 11
201 E. Clark Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
702.671.0600
www.accessclarkcounty.com
Hours: daily, 8 a.m. to midnight
The Marriage License Bureau is prohibited from issuing a new license to couples that are currently married. Couples may renew their wedding vows at a church or wedding chapel. Churches or chapels may require you to bring a copy of your marriage certificate for proof of marriage before performing the renewal ceremony.
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Marriage License Requirements:
Requirements for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens are the same. It is suggested that non-U.S. citizens check with your local officials for special documents that may be needed to ensure that your marriage will be recognized in your country.
Applicants must be a male and a female, at least 18 years of age, and not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood, and not having a husband or wife living.
An original or certified copy of one of the following is required:
• Driver’s License or State-Issued Identification Card
• Passport
• Military Identification
• Birth Certificate (translated into English and notarized) and Second Form of ID with
Name & Picture
• Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
• Permanent or Temporary Resident Card
Note: IDs must reflect the full, correct name you desire on your marriage certificate.
Social Security Numbers are required on the Affidavit of Application for a marriage license. Those without knowledge of their Social Security Number may be refused a marriage license. (It is recognized that non-U.S. citizens will not have a Social Security Number.)
Blood Test:
There is no blood test and no waiting period after a license is issued.
Marriage Ceremonies:
In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the state of Nevada within one year from the date of issuance of the marriage license by any person licensed or authorized to perform ceremonies in Nevada. The ceremony may be performed in any wedding chapel, church or the civil marriage commissioner’s office. These marriages are recognized throughout the world.
Divorced Applicants:
Are required to know the month, day, year, city and state of their divorce. The divorce must be final and filed with the courts in the state or country granted. You are not required to bring the divorce decree.
Minor applicants, ages 16 or 17 (not yet age 18), must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
License Fees:
The fee for a marriage license is $60 cash.
Apostilles:
Some countries may require a certified copy of your marriage certificate and an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State to finalize the marriage in your country. An Apostille may be obtained by contacting the Nevada Secretary of State by mail at:
Secretary of State
Capitol Complex
Carson City, Nevada 89710
For a more complete list of requirements and regulations, please visit: www.accessclarkcounty.com
Las Vegas is recognized as the world’s wedding capital with an average of 261 weddings per day.
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Fun Facts About Las Vegas
30
Experience the best thatthat las vegas has to offer The famous Las Vegas Strip is not located
in the city limits of Las Vegas. The strip
actually comes under the jurisdiction of Clark County. Las Vegas is the seventh most popular destination in the U.S. for overseas travelers. Over 37 million people visited Las Vegas in 2008. Las Vegas offers 15 of the 20 largest hotels in the world and has more hotel rooms
than any other place on Earth. Las Vegas has become a year-round tourist
destination with no off season. With its millions of lights, Las Vegas is literally one of the brightest cities on Earth. It is mandatory in Nevada that video slot machines must pay back a minimum of 75 percent. This amount is determined over the life of a slot machine. McCarran International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the United States. Annual rainfall in Las Vegas totals slightly over four inches. The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino opened in 1906, making it the first hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Construction on the nearby Hoover Dam began in 1931, taking 21,000 men to complete it by the opening date in 1936. The legalization of gambling in 1931 encouraged other parts of the country to request the recall of Nevada’s statehood. Now there are forms of legalized gambling in 48 of the 50 states. At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Percentage of visitors who say they come to Las Vegas mainly to gamble: 11 percent. Percentage of visitors who end up gambling during their stay: 87 percent. Vegas Vic, the enormous neon cowboy that towers over Fremont Street, is the world’s largest mechanical neon sign.
Photo by Atsuko Parker
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Transportation around downtown Las Vegas
300 N. Casino Center Blvd.
The Downtown Transportation Center (DTC), owned and operated by the city of Las Vegas, is a key transit operation and transfer site with Regional Transportation Center (RTC)routes, bus routes and taxi and shuttle services using its facilities. The DTC has been operating at its full capacity for a number of years with an average of 48 departures per hour, and the number is expected to continually increase based on demand. RTC representatives are available at the DTC to answer your questions about routes and schedules, sell bus passes and process applications for Citizens Area Transit reduced-fare photo ID cards. The Customer Service Booth operates seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Detail of DTC location
Downtown Transportation Center
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June 9, 2009 Transit Map
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City of Las Vegas
Parking Information
City of Las Vegas Parking Meters
Multispace, as well as the traditional single-space parking meters, are available on downtown Las Vegas streets.
The multispace meters are tan-colored and pedestal-style and control several parking spaces. These meters take coins and credit/debit cards. Parking stalls for the multispace meters are indicated by pavement markings and are numbered. Drivers should locate the parking space number indicated on the curb or adjacent to their parked vehicle before making payment transactions at the multispace meter. For regular users, meter payments can be made by cellular phone when registered as an mPARK customer. To register, call
1-888-mPARKGO or 1.888.672.7546.
Traditional single-space parking meters take coins and a “cash key.” The cash key is an actual key that fits on any key ring. It is like a debit card with a pre-paid, pre-programmed cash value. For information on the “cash key” program, contact the city’s Parking Enforcement Unit at 702.229.6431.
Hours and days of operation for the parking meters vary. Visitors should refer to the information posted on the parking meter.
Parking Meter Fees
On-street meter rates: $1 per hour.
City of Las Vegas-operated parking garages meter rates: $1.50 per hour (see map).
The city of Las Vegas offers free metered parking on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)
President’s Day (Third Monday in February)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Nevada Day (Last Friday in October)
Veteran’s Day (November 11)
Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
Family Day (Fourth Friday in November)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Street Sweeping
All on-street parking is prohibited during the posted hours for street sweeping. Holidays and Sundays are included.
Questions on Parking
Contact the city of Las Vegas Parking Enforcement Unit at 702.229.6431, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Voice mail messages may be left outside of normal
business hours.)
Handicap/Disabled Parking Information
The state of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle disabled parking rules are as follows:
• Handicapped plates and placards do not entitle the operator to waived parking fees. You must pay any meter or garage parking charges.
• You may not park in a handicapped space without disabled persons plates or placards issued by a government agency.
• Valid plates or placards from another state or country may be used in Nevada.
• Plates or placards may be used only by the person to whom they were issued. You may not use someone else’s privilege. In addition to any parking citations that are issued, the person who owns the plates or placards may be cited for allowing another person to use them improperly.
• The minimum fine for illegal parking in a handicapped space in Nevada is $250.
Disabled Veteran & Prisoner of War License Plates
These special license plates are exempt from parking fees, including parking meters. City of Las Vegas parking enforcement honors disabled veteran and prisoner of war plates from other states.
Paying Parking Tickets
Pay in person at 416 N. Seventh St. Office hours are Monday – Friday (closed on holidays), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pay on-line: Web site www.lasvegasnevada.gov/payticket
Pay by mail: Submit check or money order in the remittance envelope provided.
LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL
Oscar B. Goodman
Mayor
Councilman Gary Reese, Ward 3
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman Steve Wolfson, Ward 2
Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, Ward 1
Councilman Steven D. Ross, Ward 6
Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, Ward 5
Councilman Stavros S. Anthony, Ward 4
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