Fremont Street Experience   

Fremont Street & Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-678-5600
www.vegasexperience.com/

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Anyone who's seen U2's video for 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,' in which Bono reaches out to passers-by beneath the bright neon canopy, will recognize old-school downtown Vegas -- namely, Fremont Street. Numerous TV shows and commercials have been shot on this glitzy sub-strip (including 'Casino,' 'Diamonds are Forever,' and 'Crime Story'), but its main appeal continues to be a combination of affordability, convenience and the never-ending opportunities for people-watching (or gawking, as the case may be). The Fremont Street Experience refers not only to the five-block stretch of pedestrian-only promenade, but the myriad of activities and entertainment venues therein. Established back in 1905, the street itself is still considered by many to be the birthplace of Vegas. The promenade is lined with colorful retail and beverage carts, the luring tracer lights and slot ads of nearby casinos, and plenty of eatery options, from hotdog stands to fine dining. Kids dig the big-screen movie theaters, retail shopping and the nightly Light and Sound Show that sets the overhead canopy ablaze with neon artwork and music. Kids-at-heart enjoy the close proximity of ample gaming opportunities conveniently adjacent to the pedestrian promenade.