Fremont Street, the old Strip, was paved in 1925 as the downtown area developed. The ban on gambling was lifted in 1931, which would later spark a massive casino development movement in downtown and what would later be known as the Strip.
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Never been to downtown Las Vegas? It might be on your list of things to check out the next time you're in town. Fremont Street is always a good time with our iconic Viva Vision light shows, Slotzilla Zipline, fun-filled downtown casinos, live music, dancing dealers, flair bartenders and so much more.
While there's always something entertaining going on at the Fremont Street Experience, the best time to visit is at night when the neon is illuminated and Vivo Vision shows light up the video screen ceiling on the hour.
The full Fremont Street Experience is seven blocks long but you're sure to be drawn to the 4-block-long, 90-foot-wide canopy over the street filled with 12.5 million colored LED bulbs called Viva Vision.
Public Transportation in Downtown Las VegasThe Downtown Loop is a free (yes, we said FREE) shuttle service that will take you to all the biggest attractions in the area, including: Fremont Street Experience (stops at Circa and Main Street & Ogden) The Arts District. Fremont East District.