How to Visit Fremont Street Las Vegas

Fremont Street, in downtown Las Vegas, was the site of the city's first casino. For decades, the street has been known for its larger-than-life neon signs and its casinos that cater to serious gamblers. However, in the last ten years, the area has emerged as a family-friendly entertainment center, with free shows, street performers and museums.

Instructions

1. Take in the Fremont Experience. Five blocks of Fremont Street have been turned into a pedestrian mall, covered by a 90-foot high canopy. Every hour, beginning at dusk, the canopy ignites with millions of laser lights, accompanied by music. The free show lasts about ten minutes.

2. See the Neon Museum. Located on Fremont Street, the Neon Museum collects and restores notable signs from Las Vegas' past. Included in the collection are the marquee from the Hacienda Hotel and Casino, the original lamp from the first Aladdin Resort and Casino and the martini glass sign from the 1960s restaurant, The Red Barn. The outdoor museum is free and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

3. Visit Neonopolis. Neonopolis, at the far end of Fremont Street where it intersects with Las Vegas Boulevard, is a multi-level shopping and entertainment complex. Included are several restaurants, art galleries, retail shops, a food court and a multi-screen cinema.

4. Enjoy an event. Fremont Street hosts a full schedule of special events, from parades to concerts to the gala New Year's Eve celebration. Many of the events are free.