24 Dec Skip The Boulevard And Explore Downtown Las Vegas
Sin City’s decrepit downtown, formerly the most depressing place in all of Las Vegas, is on the rise. For the last three years, the Downtown Project (largely funded by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh) has been working to inject some fresh urban cool into seedy “old Vegas”. The revitalization efforts are most noticeable in East Fremont and the Arts District, where indie coffeeshops share real estate with vintage casinos, and pedestrian-friendly public spaces abut pawnshops and payday loan windows.
Compared to the Strip, downtown feels low-key, affordable, even neighborhood-y—the kind of place where you’ll find locals on both sides of the bar. Next time you’re in town, skip the touristy circus of Las Vegas Boulevard and check out some of these downtown spots. Read the full article