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"A Different Vegas"

Fremont Street is an interesting "experience". Some people turn their nose up at the place because it's a bit lower class than the fancy Strip hotels and nightclubs but we like downtown Las Vegas every now and then.
We enjoy the Triple George restaurant, Hugo's inside the Four Queens is unexpectedly good and almost everything in the newly renovated Golden Nugget is top notch. And downtown may be the place for alternative and live music with the Beauty Bar and occasional acts in the Celebrity and especially with CBGB's and Emo's coming soon. Hogs 'n' Heifers is also a fun place as there's always a few partyin' women dancing on the bar.

The street itself is just ok but it is fun to walk from casino to casino with a drink in your hand and a Rolling Stones cover band playing in the background. The overhead video display awning is a one-time thing and once ya see it it's kind of boring the next time but the first time it's kind of cool.

Fremont Street is not the first thing we think of when trying to figure out a night out but we usually have a good time when we actually visit the place.

"Fremont Street Getting Better"

While in Vegas I recommend going downtown but there are a few things you should know.

The Pro’s
The Fremont Street Experience is awesome. There is a different show every hour on the hour and lasts approximately 5 minutes. The sound is incredible and the graphics and lights are nothing like you have ever seen before.

Everything on Fremont Street is cheap!! From food to drink you will definitely save some money. To buy a beer on the strip is anywhere from 4-5 bucks VS. downtown the beer prices start around $2.25. Plus, you can roam from casino to casino with your drink in hand.

There is a lot of security. The casinos are smaller than and not quite as crowded as the newer or larger resorts. There is a new light show and it's a bit sexier than it used to be.

The Con’s

To get downtown via cab from the strip will cost you from 12-17 bucks. The Monorail does not run from the strip to downtown.

The casinos are old, smell like smoke, and not really that exciting. I have stayed at the Plaza before and it is a dump. I cannot imagine how the other hotels are. Stay on the strip.

There are some shady characters out and about, be careful. When the lights go out during the Fremont Show, keep your wallet or purse close to you because you will be distracted by looking up. A lot of Con artists hang around there looking for a fast and quick dollar. Do not buy anything from people unless they are a vendor. There are a lot of beggars asking for money. Security does a good job of keeping them at bay though. While Downtown can be scary if you venture too far off of Fremont Street, it is getting better with places like Hogs n Heiffers and Triple George Restuarant.