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VISITORS GUIDE - Mcaofiowa.org
VISITORS GUIDE It’s not just Vegas. It’s original Vegas. Photo by Derek Sola Photo by Todd Korgan Photo by Ryan Reason Photo by Lizter Van Orman 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 A A B B WASHINGTO N AVE. C BONANZA R D. ST. 11T H 10T H ST. G ST. H 8TH BLVD. ESTON CHARL I E. NG AV Note: Map not to scale. WYOMI L M M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Las Vegas City Hall Marriage License Bureau (Regional Justice Center) Bonneville Transit Center K T. N S MAI L Cultural Corridor Trail – 12 blocks U.S. Post Office (Full Service) ST. 7TH ST. E AVE. VE. ADO A R O L O C ve. ial A Imper K City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard State Scenic Byway – part of America’s Byways® Greyhound Bus Depot BONNEVILL HOOVER AV E. Parking Sights and Amenities 12T H . BLV D ST. 4TH CLARK AVE . 6TH ST . CO MM ER CE MAI N S T 1ST . ST. AVE. Cultural Corridor F CARSON AV E. J . VD BL J COOLIDGE LAS VEG AS CAS I D RAI LRO A NG KI UNI ON ER TH LU PAC IFI C IN RT MA I BRIDGER A VE. GARCES AV E. GASS AVE. E FREMONT S T. LEWIS AVE . . MAI N NO CEN TER BLV 3RD D. ST ST. AL CENTR H ST. ST. 9TH PK WY . OGDEN AVE . GRAND G D MESQUITE AVE. STEWART A VE. F Fremont Street Experience Symphony Park RD. BONANZA E 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District Fremont East Entertainment District C D DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS MAP KEY 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 CONTENTS 1 Photo History of Las Vegas 4 Fun Facts About Las Vegas 5 Bars, Lounges & Nightclubs 9Casinos 11 Attractions & Shopping 19Restaurants 27 Wedding Chapels 30 More Fun Facts About Las Vegas 31 Transportation & Tours Use foldout map on left to find locations listed in this guide (ex. Brass Lounge F15). A Publication of: City of Las Vegas Economic and Urban Development Department City Hall, Sixth Floor 495 S. Main St. Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 702.229.6551 7-1-1 (TTY) downtown.vegas (www.downtown.vegas) lvrda.org Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) Cover and section divider artwork by: Don Seiersen WELCOME! Enjoy the heart of our city where everything began: downtown Las Vegas. Located just a few miles north of the Las Vegas Strip, this area is being revitalized and is full of energy and excitement. In downtown, you’ll discover not just Las Vegas, but the original Las Vegas. Let this guide get you started. Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER LAS VEGAS TIMELINE 1800s Area named Las Vegas, Spanish for “the meadows,” as it offered a green valley and desert spring waters for westward travels. 1904 Construction camp built here for railroad workers. Photo by Eileen Paris 1905 110 acres of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks are auctioned in what would become the downtown area. Photo by Ronnie D. Magdos 1911 Las Vegas incorporated. Photo by Dustin M. Wax 1931 Nevada legalizes casino gambling and reduces residency requirements for divorce to six weeks. Construction begins on the Boulder Canyon Project, now called the Hoover Dam. 1929 - 1941 A growing tourism industry and Hoover Dam construction enables Las Vegas to avoid economic calamity during the Great Depression. Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority more… DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 1 LAS VEGAS TIMELINE 1940s - 1950s Las Vegas becomes the gambling capital of the world. Photo by Kim Ulmanis 1941 The Las Vegas Army Air Corps Gunnery School is established. Currently known as Nellis Air Force Base, it is home to the Air Force aerobatic team called the Thunderbirds. 1945 Notorious “Bugsy” Siegel is one of several owners of a downtown hotel called the El Cortez. He went on to open the Flamingo Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Both hotels are still in existence. Photo by Christopher Bartel 1951 Atomic bomb testing begins 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Residents and visitors can witness the mushroom clouds from the city. Photo courtesy of UNLV Libraries, Special Collections 1959 “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign created by resident Betty Willis, who never had it copyrighted. 2 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER LAS VEGAS TIMELINE 1967 Eccentric recluse and multimillionaire mogul, Howard Hughes, buys the Desert Inn HotelCasino so he can Photo courtesy of the continue residing on the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority top floor. 1989 Entrepreneur Steve Wynn changes the face of the Las Vegas gambling industry by opening up The Mirage, the first megacasino resort. 1995 The five-block Fremont Street Experience, featuring 12.5 million LED Lights and 550,000 watts of sound, opens downtown. Photo by Ryan Reason 2012 During “The Year of Downtown,” $789 million dollars worth of projects make their debut, helping to revitalize this urban area. These include The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, the Discovery Children’s Museum, the Mob Museum, the Neon Museum, a new City Hall complex and renovations for Zappos.com’s new corporate headquarters. New City Hall photo by Ryan Reason DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 3 FUN FACTS ABOUT LAS VEGAS The famous Las Vegas Strip is not located within the city limits of Las Vegas. The Strip actually comes under the jurisdiction of Clark County. Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas each year. Las Vegas was rated one of the top 10 locations in the country for great food (a “foodie haven”). Over 22,000 conventions are held in Las Vegas every year. To accommodate them, Las Vegas has three of the 10 largest convention centers in the U.S. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, located downtown in Symphony Park™, ranked 10th among theatre venues throughout the world for ticket sales. Las Vegas is home to more than half of the 20 largest hotels in the world. At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere (pictured at right) is the tallest observation tower in the United States and the second tallest free-standing structure west of the Mississippi River. Photo by Christopher Harman 4 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHT CLUBS Shakin’ and stirred. t of c BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS Photo courtesy of Commonwealth 5th Avenue Pub I13 906 S. Sixth St., #104 702.385.5000 Artifice Bar J9 1025 S. First St., Ste. A 702.489.6339 artificebar.com Atomic Liquors F18 917 Fremont St. 702.982.3000 atomiclv.com Backstage Bar & Billiards (Triple B) F16 601 Fremont St. 702.382.2227 backstagebarandbilliards.com Banger Brewing F14 450 Fremont St., Suite 135 702.456.2739 bangerbrewing.com Bar & Bistro @ The Arts Factory J9 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 155 702.202.6060 barbistroaf.com The Beat Coffeehouse & Records F15 520 Fremont St. 702.385.2328 thebeatlv.com Beauty Bar F15 517 Fremont St., Ste. A 702.598.3757 thebeautybar.com 6 Binion’s Gambling Hall E12 128 Fremont St. 702.382.1600 binions.com Benny’s Smokin’ BBQs & Brews Cowgirl Up Bar Front Bar Race & Sports Bar Steakhouse Bar Whiskey Licker Brass, The Lounge F15 425 Fremont St., Second Floor 702.382.3531 brasslasvegas.com Bunkhouse Saloon F19 124 S. 11th St. 702.854.1414 bunkhousedowntown.com California Hotel & Casino E11 12 E. Ogden Ave. 702.385.1222 thecal.com Dave’s Bar Main Street Bar Redwood Bar and Grill San Francisco Pub Carson Kitchen F15 124 S. 6th St., #100 702.473.9523 carsonkitchen.com Commonwealth F15 525 Fremont St. 702.445.6400 commonwealthlv.com Container Park F17 707 Fremont St. 702.637.4244 downtowncontainerpark.com Bin 702 Oak & Ivy EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS The D Las Vegas Casino Hotel F13 301 Fremont St. 702.388.2400 thed.com LONGBAR The D Bar Vue Bar Dino’s L11 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.382.3894 dinoslv.com Don’t Tell Mama F15 517 Fremont St., #110 702.207.0788 Donttellmama.com Downtown Cocktail Room F15 111 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.880.3696 thedowntownlv.com Downtown Grand E13-14 206 N. Third St. 702.719.5100 downtowngrand.com Art Bar Commissary After Dark Furnace Ninth Island El Cortez Hotel & Casino F16 600 Fremont St. 702.385.5200 elcortezhotelcasino.com Casino Bar Parlour Bar Four Queens Hotel & Casino F13 202 Fremont St. 702.385.4011 fourqueens.com Chicago Brewing Company Hugo’s Cellar King’s Bar Magnolia’s Veranda Palace Bar Fremont Country Club F16 601 Fremont St. 702.382.2227 fremontcountryclubvegas.com Fremont Hotel & Casino F13 200 Fremont St. 702.385.3232 fremontcasino.com Casino Bar Second Street Grill Bar Sports Bar Tony Roma’s Bar Girls Of Glitter Gulch E11 (Adult Entertainment) 20 Fremont St. 702.385.4774 Gold Spike E14 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North 702.476.1082 goldspike.com Golden Gate Hotel & Casino E11 One Fremont St. 702.385.1906 goldengatecasino.com Bar Prohibition! One Bar Golden Nugget Hotel Casino F12 129 Fremont St. 702.385.7111 goldennugget.com Bar 46 Chart House Bar Claude’s Bar Gold Diggers Grotto Bar H2O Bar at The Tank Ice Bar Rush Lounge Vic & Anthony’s Bar The Griffin F15 511 Fremont St. 702.382.0577 Hennessey’s Tavern F15 425 Fremont St., #110 702.382.4421 hennesseyslasvegas.com Hogs & Heifers Saloon E13 201 N. Third St. 702.676.1457 hogsandheifers.com Hop Nuts Brewing J9 1120 S. Main St. 702.816.5371 hopnutsbrewing.com Photo by June Johns DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 7 BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS Insert Coin(s) F15 512 Fremont St. 702.447.2525 insertcoinslv.com Inspire Theater F15 501 Fremont St. 702.910.2388 inspirelasvegas.com 365 Tokyo Second Floor Lounge The Roof Bar Wayfarer Bar La Bayou Casino Bar E11 15 Fremont St. 702.385.7474 Las Vegas Club Casino E11 18 Fremont St. 702.385.1664 vegasclubcasino.com Main Casino Bar Las Vegas Country Saloon F14 425 Fremont St., Second Floor 702.382.3849 lvcountrysaloon.net Main Street Station Casino Hotel D11 200 N. Main St. 702.387.1896 mainstreetcasino.com Boar’s Head Casino Bar Triple 7 Restaurant and Brewery Mermaids Casino Bar E11 32 Fremont St. 702.382.5777 Mickie Finnz F14 425 Fremont St., #120 702.382.4204 mickiefinnzlasvegas.com Mingo Kitchen & Lounge J9 1017 First St., #180 702.685.0328 eatmixmingo.com Nacho Daddy E14 113 N. Fourth St. 702.778.7800 nachodaddy.com OG Gentlemen’s Club L11 (Adult Entertainment) 1531 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.386.9200 ogvegas.com Park on Fremont F15 506 Fremont St. 702.834.3160 parkonfremont.com Pizza Rock E13 201 N. Third St. 702.385.0838 pizzarocklasvegas.com Plaza Hotel & Casino E10-11 One Main St. 702.386.2110 plazahotelcasino.com Bier Garten Omaha Bar Oscar’s Lounge William Hill Race & Sports Book Bar Radio City Pizza F15 508 Fremont St. 702.992.5505 radiocitypizza.com Scullery E15 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North 702.910.2396 frglv.com Snick’s Place K11 (Alternative Lifestyle) 1402 S. Third St. 702.385.9298 snicksplace.com Thunderbird Lounge J12 Aruba Hotel & Spa 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.383.3100 arubalasvegas.com Vanguard Lounge F15 516 Fremont St. 702.868.7800 vanguardlv.com Velveteen Rabbit K11 1218 S. Main St. 702.685.9645 facebook.com/velveteenrabbitlv Photo by Jeremy Hostetter 8 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER CASINOS Yo seven, eleven! t of c CASINOS Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Photo courtesy of The Plaza Hotel & Casino Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel E12 128 Fremont St. 702.382.1600 binions.com Fremont Hotel & Casino F13 200 Fremont St. 702.385.3232 fremontcasino.com The D Casino Hotel F13 301 Fremont St. 702.388.2400 thed.com Golden Nugget Las Vegas F12 129 Fremont St. 702.385.7111 goldennugget.com Golden Gate Hotel California Hotel & Casino E11 & Casino E11 12 E. Ogden Ave. One Fremont St. 702.385.1222 702.385.1906 thecal.com goldengatecasino.com Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino E13-14 206 N. Third St. 702.719.5100 downtowngrand.com El Cortez Hotel & Casino F16 600 Fremont St. 702.385.5200 elcortezhotelcasino.com Four Queens Hotel & Casino F13 202 Fremont St. 702.385.4011 fourqueens.com Use the map at the front of this guide to find locations (ex. Brass Lounge F15). 10 La Bayou Casino E11 15 Fremont St. 702.385.7474 Las Vegas Club E11 18 Fremont St. 702.385.1664 lasvegasclubcasino.com Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel D11 200 N. Main St. 702.387.1896 mainstreetcasino.com Mermaid’s Casino E11 32 Fremont St. 702.382.5777 Plaza Hotel & Casino E10-11 One Main St. 702.386.2110 plazahotelcasino.com EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Eclectic. Electric. t of c ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Neon Museum Boneyard photo by June Johns 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District 18b.org The name 18b arises from the original 18 blocks designated as the Las Vegas Arts District. Since that time the area has expanded and continues to grow, offering an urban mix of cultural, commercial and residential Boundaries of 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District uses. These include eclectic galleries and studios, shops, eateries and bars. City Hall Galleries Chamber Gallery G10 Las Vegas City Hall 495 S. Main St., Second Floor 702. 229.1012 or 702.229.6511 There are two public art galleries located at Las Vegas City Hall. The Grand Gallery, located in City Hall’s lobby area, features sculptures by local artists. The Chamber Gallery, located on the second floor to the right and above the main lobby, showcases local artists’ two-dimensional work. The exhibits feature diverse cultural, social and local themes. There is additional artwork, both on-loan and part of a small permanent collection, located throughout City Hall. For those visiting the exhibits, the city’s Cultural Affairs office can provide validation for two hours of free parking in the city’s garage across the street at 500 S. Main St. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except holidays Admission: Free 12 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Sign located by bus stop at Casino Center Boulevard near Coolidge Avenue. (Photo by Ryan Reason) Cultural Corridor Located just north of downtown is a cultural hub that includes the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and State Historic Park, the Neon Museum and Boneyard, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the Las Vegas Library and Cashman Center. For further information, visit culturalcorridorvegas.org. Las Vegas Natural History Museum C16 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North 702.384.3466 lvnhm.org Ancient Egypt and the boy pharaoh called King Tut are some of the highlights at this museum. From the desert to the ocean, from Nevada to Africa, from prehistoric times to the present, the museum takes young and old alike on a learning adventure around the world. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, military and students 12 and over; $5 for children 3-11; free for children two and younger Photo by Ryan Reason DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 13 ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Neon Museum and Boneyard C16 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North 702.387.6366 (NEON) neonmuseum.org The Neon Museum’s Boneyard features rescued architectural landmarks from some of the city’s most celebrated properties, dating from the 1930s to the present day. The two-acre facility includes more than 150 mostly unrestored vintage neon signs, as well as a public park. A number of restored neon signs located along Las Vegas Boulevard (portions of which have been designated a Federal Scenic Byway) are also part of the museum’s collection. Reservations for docent-guided tours are highly recommended and can be made in advance via neonmuseum.org. Hours: Start times vary by season. Please call or visit the website for current tour times. Admission: Day tours: $18 Night tours: $25 Discounts available for Nevada residents, active military, veterans, students and seniors; free for children under 6 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park C17 500 E. Washington Ave. 702.486.3511 http://parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort/ The first permanent non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley were a group of Mormon missionaries who built an adobe fort in 1855. Today, this site includes a remnant of the original fort, as well as a visitor center with interpretive displays. This historic state park is located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission: $1 for adults (ages 12 & up); free for children under 12 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum G7 360 Promenade Place 702.382.5437 DiscoveryKidsLV.org The DISCOVERY Children’s Museum at the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center in Symphony Park™ addresses science and nature, art and culture and early childhood development with 26,000 square feet of interactive, Photo by Ryan Reason hands-on exhibits. The three-story museum is complete with nine interactive galleries featuring traveling exhibitions, daily programs, demonstrations and activities, special events and collaborative cultural programming for all occasions. 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: For information on admission prices and membership packages visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org. 14 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING First Fridays firstfridaylasvegas.com This monthly culture and arts festival is held in downtown Las Vegas on the first Friday of each month. It is located in the heart of 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District and extends into the Fremont East Entertainment District. The festival is open to all ages. The festivities include local artists displaying and selling their work, a variety of live music for all tastes, special art installations, “live performance paintings,” food trucks galore and more. Hours: 5 - 11 p.m. Photo by Ryan Reason Admission: Free Fremont East Entertainment District E15-17, F15-17 Fremont Street fremonteast.com Located adjacent to the popular Fremont Street Experience, Fremont East is an entertainment district offering an eclectic mixture of bars, clubs and restaurants in downtown Las Vegas. In 2007, the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency and area property owners invested in renovating a portion of the District, which included pedestrian-friendly street redesign, landscaping and retro-looking neon signs. Burlesque Hall of Fame F15 Emergency Arts 520 Fremont St. 1.888.661.6465 burlesquehall.com The Burlesque Hall of Fame pays tribute to the spicy hybrid of music, comedy, theatre and dance known as burlesque. It showcases a collection of costumes, stage props, scrapbooks, personal effects and publicity photos representing legendary burlesque performers from around the world. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 suggested donation for adults; $3 suggested for seniors and students Photo courtesy of the Burlesque Museum Fremont Street Experience photo by Ryan Reason DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 15 ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Fremont Street Experience E11-14, F11-14 425 Fremont St. 702.678.5600 vegasexperience.com Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment district located in downtown Las Vegas. It offers Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen suspended above an urban pedestrian mall. Nightly, Viva Vision offers hourly light and sound shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000watt sound system. Fremont Street Experience also features free concerts and entertainment on three stages. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos, more than 60 restaurants and specialty retail kiosks, Fremont Street Experience annually attracts millions of visitors. One of Fremont Street Experience’s more popular attractions is SlotZilla, a zip line allowing riders to “fly” under the five-block Viva Vision canopy and above thousands of people. Riders can zip along in a seated position or have the option of flying horizontally Superman-style. Hours: Viva Vision shows run at the top of each hour from dusk through midnight. Fremont Street Experience is open 24/7. Admission: Free Historic Fifth Street School G13-14 Corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue 702.229.6469 artslasvegas.org 5thstreetschool@lasvegasnevada.org The Historic Fifth Street School was built during the Great Depression immediately off Las Vegas Boulevard (what was formerly called Fifth Street). It was constructed in the Spanish-mission style. The school was 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. Part of the historical school complex is the Centennial Plaza, containing a replica of the Liberty Bell and a Monument to the Simulacrum sculpture that sits atop a time capsule. Free tours of the Historic Fifth Street School, as well as complimentary gallery exhibits, are available upon request, provided they are arranged in advance by calling 702.229.6469. Adjacent to the historic school complex is a “Poets Bridge,” featuring select works of poetry embedded in concrete. Mob Museum E14 (National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement) 300 Stewart Ave. 702.229.2734 themobmuseum.org The Mob Museum presents an authentic view of the Mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. True stories of Mob history are brought to life via exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and more than 880 artifacts — the largest collection of Mob and related law enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine. Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m – 8 p.m. Admission: $21.95 for adults 18+; Special pricing for children, seniors, military, law enforcement, teachers and Nevada residents. 16 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Rotunda Gallery At Clark County Government Center H6 500 S. Grand Central Parkway Organized through 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 The Smith Center For The Performing Arts G7 361 Symphony Park Ave. 702.749.2000 thesmithcenter.com The Smith Center for the Performing Arts offers a blend of performances – from dance and music, to first-run attractions and Broadway shows. This five-acre, multivenue campus boasts an array of shows at an affordable price. Hours: Varies according to performance schedule. Admission: Tickets start at $24. Photo courtesy of The Smith Center SHOPPING Antiques Indulge your love of the past, as well as your enjoyment of fine and fun objects, while browsing the shops in downtown Las Vegas offering antiques, vintage clothing, mid-20th century furniture/ furnishings and more. For a list of shops in the area visit www.downtown.vegas, check under “PLAY” and look for the “Attractions & Shopping” listing. Container Park F17 707 Fremont St. Photo by June Johns 702.637.4244 downtowncontainerpark.com Container Park houses almost 40 small, locally owned and operated businesses in an open-air retail complex comprised of repurposed shipping containers and locally manufactured Xtreme cubes. This complex includes art shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is one of many urban renewal efforts designed to promote budding entrepreneurs backed by a privately run entity called Downtown Project. Hours: Retail shops: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m.–1 a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (No one under 21 permitted after 9 p.m.) Photo by Lucky Wenzel DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 17 ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING Las Vegas Premium Outlets - North I5 875 S. Grand Central Parkway 702.474.7500 premiumoutlets.com/lasvegas Las Vegas Premium Outlets – North is undergoing an expansion, with a completion in spring 2015, which will bring the number of designer and name-brand outlet stores offering savings of 25 – 65 percent every day to 180. Stores include Armani Outlet, Burberry, Photo by Ryan Reason Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch and Vince Camuto. New to this shopping complex will be Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Carolina Herrera and Helmut Lang, just to name a few. Center amenities include two parking garages, a food court, ATMs, foreign currency exchange and a fullservice restaurant, the Cheesecake Factory. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Open Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. See website for details and seasonal hours. AS SEEN ON TV Pawn Stars TV Show H13 Gold and Silver Pawn Shop 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.530.4959 gspawn.com Pawn Stars, a History Channel favorite and top-rated show, features wheeling and dealing for unusual, intriguing and historical items at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, a family-owned business in downtown Las Vegas. Join the enthusiastic crowds you’ll find at this shop on Las Vegas Boulevard. Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. American Restoration TV Show J8 Rick’s Restorations 1112 S. Commerce St. 702.366.7030 ricksrestorations.com American Restoration is a History Channel series filmed in downtown Las Vegas. The stars of this show take old, dilapidated items and restore them to their original glory. Every restoration is a high-stakes business project intended to result in a valuable collectible, preserving a piece of American culture. Tours of the facility are available during their Photo courtesy of the History Channel regular operating hours. Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: Free 18 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER RESTAURANTS Ooh! La! La! DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE t of c 19 RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant Type Albo Pizza Restaurant L11 1510 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.333.3225 albopizzalv.com Pizza Amanecer Salvadoreno L10 1524 S. Main St. 702.383.0901 Salvadorean Anthony’s New York Pizza & Deli G13 321 S. Casino Center 702.896.0353 Pizzeria/Deli Asada’s Tacos E13 322 Fremont St. 702.473.5733 Bar + Bistro @ The Arts Factory J9 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 155 702.202.6060 barbistroaf.com The Beat Coffeehouse F15 520 Fremont St. 702.385.2328 thebeatlv.com Café Big D Subs F15 316 E. Bridger Ave. 702.293.7827 Deli Binion’s Gambling Hall E12 128 Fremont St. 702.382.1600 binions.com Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews Binion’s Café Binion’s Deli Top of Binion’s Steakhouse Casual Café Deli Steak House Bocho Sushi F15 124 S. Sixth St., #150 702.750.0707 Boston Pizza 1 L11 1507 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.385.2595 bostonpizzavegas.com Brass Lounge F15 Second Floor 425 Fremont St. 702.382.3531 brassthelounge.com Casual Cafelatte E9 Molasky Corporate Center 100 N. City Parkway, #130 702.629.3400 cafelattelasvegas.com Coffee M-F M-F California Hotel & Casino E11 12 E. Ogden Ave. 702.385.1222 thecal.com Aloha Specialties California Club Lappert’s Ice Cream Market Street Café Redwood Bar & Grill Hawaiian Snack Bar Ice Cream Café Fine Dining All All All All All All All All 20 B L D All All All All All M-F M-F M-F Mexican All All Bistro All All All M-Sa All M-F Sa-Su All All All All All All Sushi M-F M-Sa Pizza All All F-Sa All All All All All All All EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant Type B L D Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop G12 Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Ave. 702.631.1112 Sandwich Shop capriottis.com M-F Carson Kitchen F15 124 S. Sixth St., #100 702.473.9523 carsonkitchen.com Creative Casual All All Casa Don Juan J9 1204 S. Main St. 702.384.8070 casadonjuanlv.com Mexican All All Chicago Joe’s I12 820 S. Fourth St. 702.382.5637 chicagojoesrestaurant.com Italian T-F T-Sa Cilantro Taco Grill/Sultan’s Grill II G12 321 Casino Center Blvd., #117 702.405.0100 cilantrotacogrill.com Mexican/ Mediterranean M-Sa M-F City Center Quiznos G13 365 Lewis Ave. 702.380.0900 quiznos.com Fast Food M-F M-F City Centre Café G13 375 Lewis Ave. 702.383.4055 Café M-F M-F Container Park F17 707 Fremont St. 702.637.4244 downtowncontainerpark.com Big Ern’s BBQ Bin 702 Cheffini’s Cupkates JinJu Chocolates JoJo’s Jerky Las Vegas Kettle Corn (The) Perch Pinches Tacos SasaSweets Chillspot Simply Pure Sweet Spot Candy Shop BBQ Wine Bar Hot Dogs Sweet Treats Chocolates Jerky Kettle Corn Casual Mexican Frozen Dessert Vegan/Raw Candy Courthouse Bar & Grill G13 330 S. Third St., #100 702.388.8222 American Cous Cous Mediterranean Café F14 450 Fremont St., #123 702.366.9501 Mediterranean The D Las Vegas Casino Hotel F13 301 Fremont St. 702.388.2400 thed.com American Coney Island Andiamo Steakhouse D Grill McDonald’s Diner Steak House Grill/Buffet Fast Food All All All All All All All All All All All All All M-F All All All All All All All All All All All All M-F All All All All All All All All All All All All DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 21 RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant Type B L D Denny’s F14 450 Fremont St. 702.471.0056 dennys.com Diner All All All Doña Maria Tamales I12 910 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.382.6538 donamariatamales.com Mexican All All All Dougie J’s Café H14 603 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.349.5506 dougiejscafe.com Casual M-Sa M-Sa Downtown Grand E13-14 206 N. Third St. 702.719.5100 downtowngrand.com (The) Commissary S+O Picnic Latin Casual American Eat F16 707 Carson Ave. 702.534.1515 eatdtlv.com Comfort Cuisine El Sombrero I9 807 Main St. 702.382.9234 elsombrerovegas.com Mexican El Cortez Hotel & Casino F16 600 Fremont St. 702.385.5200 elcortezhotelcasino.com Café Cortez Subway Café Fast Food Espression Café G12 321 S. Casino Center Blvd., #120 702.366.06653 espressioncafe.net Café/Coffee Florida Café K12 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.385.3013 floridacafecuban.com Foley Food G14 Foley Federal Building 300 Las Vegas Blvd. South bepnv.com Four Queens Hotel & Casino F13 202 Fremont St. 702.385.4011 fourqueens.com Chicago Brewing Company Food Court Dreyer’s Ice Cream Noble Roman’s Pizza Subway Hugo’s Cellar Magnolia’s Veranda Fremont Hotel & Casino F13 200 Fremont St. 702.385.3232 fremontcasino.com Dunkin’ Donuts Lanai Express Paradise Buffet & Café Rocky Mountain Chocolate Second Street Grill Tony Roma’s 22 All All All All All All Seasonal Seasonal Seasonal All All M-Sa M-Sa All All All All All All M-Sa M-Sa Cuban All All Café M-F M-F All Brew Pub All All Ice Cream Pizza Fast Food Gourmet Café All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All Fast Food Snack Bar Buffet/Café Candy Fine Dining American/BBQ All All All All All Th-M All EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant George Snack Bar G14 George Federal Building 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South bepnv.com Gold Spike Grill E15 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North 702.476.1082 goldspike.com Golden Gate Hotel & Casino E11 One Fremont St. 702.385.1906 goldengatecasino.com Du-par’s Restaurant & Bakery Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino F12 129 Fremont St. 702.385.7111 goldennugget.com The Buffet Cadillac Mexican Kitchen Chart House Claim Jumper The Grille Grotto Lillie’s Asian Cuisine Red Sushi Starbucks Coffee (2) Vic & Anthony’s Goodwich L11 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. A 702.901.8681 the-goodwich.com Grassroots F15 124 S. Sixth St., #160 702.550.6444 grassrootslv.com Heart Attack Grill F15 450 Fremont St. heartattackgrill.com Hennessey’s Tavern F15 425 Fremont St., Ste. 110 702.382.4421 hennesseyslasvegas.com Inspire News Café F15 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.910.2388 frglv.com International Eatery F14 450 Fremont St., #101 702.776.8510 fremonteatery.com Jack In The Box L10 1591 S. Main St. 702.383.6908 jackinthebox.com Jason’s Deli E9 Molasky Corporate Center 100 City Parkway 702.366.0130 jasonsdeli.com Type B L Café M-F M-F Casual All All All Diner All All All Buffet Mexican Casual Seafood Snack Bar Italian Pan-Asian Japanese Gourmet Coffee Steak House All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All Sandwich Shop Juices/Smoothies Tu-Su M-Sa D Tu-Sa M-Sa Burger Grill All All Irish Pub All All Café All Food Court All All All All All M-Sa M-F Fast Food Deli Photo by Jim K. Decker Photography DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 23 RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant Type Jimmy Johns G10 495 S. Main St., #150 702.722.2727 jimmyjohns.com Sandwich Shop Kitchen Creations H6 Clark County Government Center 500 Grand Central Parkway Café La Comida F15 100 Sixth St. 702.463.9900 lacomidalv.com Mexican B L D All M-F Las Vegas Country Saloon F14 Second Floor 425 Fremont St. 702.382.3849 Casual lvcountrysaloon.net M-F Tu-Su T-Su F-Sa T-Su Las Vegas Premium Outlets I5 875 S. Grand Central Parkway 702.474.7500 premiumoutlets.com/lasvegas Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads Kung Pao Wok South Philly Steak & Fries Starbucks Coffee Subway Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Fast Food Fast Food Fast Food Fast Food Fast Food Coffee Fast Food Fast Food All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All Le Thai F15 523 Fremont St. 702.778.0888 lethaivegas.com Thai All All M-Sa M-Sa All All All All All Lola’s – A Louisiana Kitchen J6 241 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 101 New Orleans/ 702.227.5652 Cajun lolaslasvegas.com Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel D11 200 N. Main St. 702.387.1896 mainstreetstation.com Buffet Garden Court Buffet Triple 7 Restaurant & Microbrewery Brew Pub/Sushi Makers & Finders J9 1120 S. Main St., #110 702.586.8255 makersandfinderslv.com Café M-Sa M-Sa The Market F16 611 Fremont St. 702.586.3401 themarketdtlv.com Café M-Sa M-Sa M-Sa Mermaid’s Casino E11 32 Fremont St. 702.382.5777 Mermaid’s Snack Bar Snack Bar All All Fish House All All Mickie Finnz Fish House & Bar F14 425 Fremont St., Ste. 120 702.382.4204 mickiefinnzlasvegas.com 24 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant Type Mingo, Kitchen & Lounge J9 1017 S. First St., Ste. 180 702.685.0328 eatmixmingo.com American Comfort MTO Café G10 500 S. Main St. 702.380.8229 mtocafe.com Comfort Food Mundo G6 495 S. Grand Central Parkway Building A-116 702.270.4400 mundolasvegas.com Latin Nacho Daddy E14 113 N. Fourth St. 702.778.7800 nachodaddy.com Mexican O Face Doughnuts F15 124 S. Sixth St., #140 702.476.3223 ofacedoughnuts.com Doughnuts Ocha Cuisine J12 1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.386.8631 ochathai.weebly.com Thai/Chinese All All Park On Fremont F15 506 Fremont St. 702.834.3160 parkonfremont.com Gastropub All All Piccadilly Pizza Fremont E14 322 Fremont St. 702.477.0188 Pizza All All Pizza Rock E13 201 N. Third St. 702.385.0838 pizzarocklasvegas.com Pizza All All German All All All All All All All All All All All All All All All M-Sa M-Sa Plaza Hotel & Casino E10-11 One Main St. 702.386.2110 plazahotelcasino.com Bier Garten Food Court Cafelatte McDonald’s Subway Zaba’s Mexican Kitchen Hash House A Go Go Oscar’s Steakhouse Pop Up Pizza Café Tex Mex Fast Food Fast Food American Fine Dining Pizza Rachel’s Kitchen At The Ogden E15 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Ste. 160 702.778.8800 Café rachelskitchen.com B All L D Tu-F & Su M-Sa All M-F M-Sa All All All All All All All All All M-Sa Photo courtesy of the city of Las Vegas DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 25 RESTAURANTS Meals/Days Open Restaurant Type Radio City Pizza F15 508 Fremont St. 702.982.5505 radiocitypizza.com Pizza Rock ‘N’oodles J10 1108 S. Third St. 702.522.9953 rocknoodles.com Salvadoreno Restaurant C12 720 N. Main St. 702.385.3600 Starbucks Coffee F13 300 S. Fourth St. 702.759.3426 starbucks.com Coffee M-F M-F The Tiny Artisan G6 Sponsored by Keep Memory Alive Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health 888 W. Bonneville Ave. 702.722.6814 thetinyartisan.com Healthy Food All All Triple George Grill E13 201 N. Third St., Ste. 120 702.384.2761 triplegeorgegrill.com Fine Dining Viva Las Arepas M10 1616 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 120 702.366.9696 vivalasarepas.com Wild @ The Ogden E15 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, #100 702.527.7717 eatdrinkwild.com L D All All Fast Casual M-Sa M-Sa Latin American Tu-Su Tu-Su Venezulean Organic B All M-F All All All All All Photos by June Johns Use the map at the front of this guide to find locations (ex. Brass Lounge F15). 26 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER WEDDING CHAPELS You may kiss the bride. t of c WEDDINGS CHAPELS Allure Wedding Chapel I11 310 Gass Ave. 702.791.2667 allurechapel.com Little White Wedding Chapel K12 1301 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.382.5943 alittlewhitechapel.com Chapel Of Love L11 1431 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.366.9175 Mon Bel Ami & Silver Bell H13 607 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.388.4445 monbelami.com Chapel Of The Flowers M11 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.735.4331 littlechapel.com The Plaza Wedding Chapel E10-11 (Plaza Hotel & Casino) One Main St. 702-386-2584 weddings@playlv.com Chapelle De L’Amour H12 255 E. Bonneville Ave. 702.685.4111 chapelledelamour.com Cupid’s Wedding Chapel I13 827 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.598.4444 Denny’s F14 (Chapel within restaurant) 450 Fremont St. 702.471.0056 Elvis Chapel & Las Vegas Wedding Chapel I16 727 S. Ninth St. 702.383.5909 elvischapel.com Golden Nugget Las Vegas Wedding Chapel F12 129 E. Fremont St. 800.777.4658 Graceland & Storybook Wedding Chapel H13 619 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.765.4210 Heavenly Bliss Chapel I11 710 S. Third St. 702.767.9600 heavenlyblisschapel.com Lily Of The Valley Wedding Chapel G12 325 S. Third St., Ste. 3 702.471.7667 lilyweds.com Shalimar Wedding Chapel K12 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.382.7372 shalimarweddingchapel.com Special Memory Wedding Chapel I12 800 S. Fourth St. 702.384.2211 aspecialmemory.com Stained Glass Wedding Chapel F13 1005 S. Third St. 702.384.4340 stainedglassweddingchapel.com Sweethearts Wedding Chapel J12 1155 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.521.5230 sweetheartschapel.com Vegas Adventure Wedding Chapel L11 1600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 150 702.785.3401 vegasadventureweddings.com Vegas Weddings H12 555 S. Third St. 702.933.3464 702wedding.com Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel J12 1205 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.384.0771 vivalasvegaswedding.com Wee Kirk O’ The Heather F14 231 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.382.9830 weekirk.com Photo courtesy of Vegas Weddings 28 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER WEDDING CHAPELS MARRIAGE LICENSE BUREAU G12 Regional Justice Center 201 E. Clark Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 702.671.0600 Hours: Open daily, 8 a.m. to midnight clarkcountynv.gov As of Oct. 9, 2014, marriage licenses became available in Nevada for same-sex couples. Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority LICENSE INFORMATION For information on: Marriage license requirements Required identification License fees Marriage ceremonies ...and more, please visit clarkcountynv.gov Nevada Marriage Requirements In Brief: •Proof of age (driver’s license, passport or birth certificate) •Social Security number for U.S. citizens •Foreigners who exchange wedding vows in the U.S. may need additional or special documentation to guarantee the marriage is recognized in their country Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority •Parental or legal guardian consent if under the age of 18 •No blood test •No waiting period DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 29 MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT LAS VEGAS Gaming/gambling generally accounts for slightly over 43 percent of Las Vegas casinos’ revenue. The balance is generated from rooms, food and beverages. Dining and shopping have become major components of the Las Vegas experience. Legalization of gambling in 1931 encouraged other parts of the country to request the recall of Nevada’s statehood. Today there are forms of legalized gambling in 48 of the 50 states. There are more than 150 casinos and at least 150,000 hotel/ motel rooms in the Las Vegas valley area. Downtown’s Golden Gate is the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas; it opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada. With its millions of lights, Las Vegas is considered the brightest spot on Earth. Annual rainfall in Las Vegas totals slightly more than four inches. Photo by Brent Parker 30 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION & TOURS Gettin’ around. t of c TRANSPORTATION & TOURS 2014 Transit Map Courtesy of Regional Transportation Commission 32 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION & TOURS Public Bus Service Deuce on the Strip. Double-deck buses travel along the Las Vegas Strip and through downtown Las Vegas with numerous convenient stops, including the Pawn Stars TV show site (Gold & Silver Pawn Shop), Fremont Street Experience and the Mob Museum. (Passes also allow you to ride the Strip & Downtown Express and on residential routes.) Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days per week Cost: Two-hour pass for $6, 24-hour pass for $8 or three-day pass for $20 Passengers can purchase passes at ticket vending machines or on-board the vehicles. Strip & Downtown Express. This rapid-transit service connects downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and major attractions along the Las Vegas Strip. It provides faster service with fewer stops. Downtown stops include Las Vegas Premium Outlets – North and Fremont Street Experience. (Passes also allow you to ride the Deuce on the Strip and on residential routes.) Hours: 9 a.m.–midnight, seven days per week Cost: Two-hour pass for $6, 24-hour pass for $8 or three-day pass for $20. Passengers should purchase passes from ticket vending machines located at all stops prior to boarding. McCarran International Airport. The Westcliff Airport Express provides direct transportation to McCarran Airport’s Terminals 1 and 3 from downtown Las Vegas, as well as from the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. The Centennial Express also provides direct transportation between McCarran Airport Terminal 3 and downtown Las Vegas. Hours: For route schedules, visit rtcsnv.com or call (702) 228-RIDE (7433) Cost: $2 (one way) For more information, visit ridethestrip.com. SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS Tour downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip via Big Bus Tours, which offers open-top, double-deck buses. These tours are narrated and have guides. Hop on and off at your leisure at 20 different stops, which include numerous locations on The Strip and downtown (including Fremont Street, Pawn Stars and Las Vegas Premium Outlets – North). Tickets can be purchased on the bus, from the concierge at many hotels or online at bigbustours.com. Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Buses come by every 30 minutes. Admission: One Day: Adults - $39, children (4-12) - $29 Two Day: Adults - $49, children (4-12) - $39 Two nighttime tours are also available seven days a week. These guided tours last up to three hours and include an hour to explore downtown’s lively Fremont Street. For more information and to obtain tickets, either ask your concierge or visit bigbustours.com. Tour Times: Daily at 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $29, children (4 -12) $19 DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 33 TRANSPORTATION & TOURS DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS Discover Downtown Las Vegas Adventures 855-TOUR702 http://discoverdowntownlasvegas.com/ An in-depth history of downtown Las Vegas is offered via walking tours. Purchase a self-guided adventure book including coupons for dining, entertainment and gaming along Fremont Street. You can also book a guided walking tour. (You will see things that even most locals don’t know exist.) The guided tours range from two to three hours in length. Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. or by special appointment Admission: Self-guided tour adventure: $29.95; guided tours: $45 - $59.99 per person Las Vegas Pop Culture Tours lasvegaspopculturetours.com Experience Las Vegas as America’s outdoor museum of popular culture in an original and fun two-hour walking tour of downtown. Stroll along 10 blocks with a local, well-informed guide looking at world-famous neon signs, historical architecture, classic hotels and new hipster locales – all showcasing the city’s larger-thanlife-personality and its unique place in pop culture. For information, tour schedules and booking, visit www.lasvegaspopculturetours.com. Photo by Admission: $25 per person Angie Rodriguez Zappos Headquarters Tour http://tours.zappos.com Downtown Las Vegas is home to the headquarters of Zappos.com, one of the nation’s largest, well-known and well-regarded online retailers. You can take a fun-packed, 60-minute tour of the workings of this unorthodox company with a corporate culture geared toward customer – and worker – satisfaction. For further information, and to sign up for a tour, visit: http://tours.zappos.com. Admission: Free TRIKKE Tours Trikke Las Vegas Container Park 702.421.2288 trikkelasvegas.com Get an up-close look at downtown Las Vegas on a three-wheeled Trikke vehicle. Guided tours, client rentals & customized tour packages are offered. Reservations are required. For more information please call or visit trikkelasvegas.com. Photo courtesy of TRIKKE Las Vegas 34 EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT LAS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION CITY OF LAS VEGAS PARKING INFORMATION City of Las Vegas Parking Information The city of Las Vegas recently installed in the downtown area new multispace meters that accept credit and debit cards, as well as coins. These solar-powered meters enable users to print receipts. The meters also allow residents and visitors to use a mobile device app, ParkMe, to see where on-street downtown parking is available in real time. The app can be downloaded for Android or iPhone and can also be viewed at parkme.com. Hours and days of operation for parking meters vary. Visitors should refer to the information posted on the parking meter. The city of Las Vegas offers free metered parking on major holidays. Handicap/Disabled Parking • As a courtesy, drivers with handicap plates/placards are allowed four hours free at on-street parking meters in the city of Las Vegas. Drivers with disabled veteran or prisoner of war license plates — including those from other states — are exempted from parking (including meter) fees. • You must have a government-issued disabled person’s plate/placard to park in a handicapped space. These plates/ placards may only be used by the person to whom they are issued. The minimum fine for illegal parking in a handicapped space in Nevada is $250. Paying Parking Tickets In person: You can pay in person at 500 S. Main St. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checks and cash are accepted. Online: lasvegasnevada.gov/payticket By mail: Submit check or money order in the remittance envelope provided. Further Parking Information Phone: 702.229.4700 E-mail: parkingticket@lasvegasnevada.gov. Website: lasvegasnevada.gov/parking. DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE 35 Up -t o& date m (w ore vis ww at it .d ow dowors nt nt in ow ow fo n. n.v rm ve eg at ga as io s) n LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL Carolyn G. Goodman Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Stavros S. Anthony, Ward 4 Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, Ward 1 Councilman Steven D. Ross, Ward 6 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, Ward 5 Councilman Bob Coffin, Ward 3 Councilman Bob Beers, Ward 2 lasvegasnevada.gov Go Beyond the Neon t of c GA 60838