Question of the Day - 25 September 2019

The only reason I go Downtown is to gamble/play VP -preferably at 4 Queens Palace Bar aka 2 Mikes Bar.

Every trip I like to stay downtown for 2 nights to do the LVA coupon run.

Hash House A-GOGO at The Plaza , The Citrus Grand Pool Deck at The Downtown Grand , And  the 99 cents shrimp at the Lanai Express inside the Fremont. 

Why are there no gambling options on the list? Roulette at the EC? VP at 4Q or MSS? Craps at GG or EC or DTG? Bingo at the Plaza?

I love Fremont Street, but I wouldn't go if there weren't any gambling.

That should be at least two categories:

"Official" FSE Street Performers and Artists: Carl 'Safe Sax' Ferris, Spray paint artists, etc.

Unofficial performers / buskers of all sorts: Street magicians, break dancers, costume characters, etc.



Also, you list the Third Street Stage, but not the west end stage? Also, isn't there another stage?

The other Viva Vision shows are (at best) tame or (at worst) lame.  The Area 51 VV show had a plot (aliens attack us and we win) and was fun (ending with an alien in Elvis get up playing blackjack). 
As far as the buskers on Fremont, I don't know why the casinos don't buy that street (making it private property) so they can get rid of the worst. It's just not entertaining to me to see a homeless man trying to sell jars of his urine or a grown man in diapers or a woman in pasties. 
And - as long as I'm whining - why did they have to build that giant concrete monstrosity at the west end of Fremont which blocks the view of the fabulous lights of the Plaza? Ok, I get that the Slotzilla zip line people have to come to a stop somewhere but the place they chose is awful.

I used to go downtown to play single deck Blackjack--does anyplace still offer that?  Hugo's is still worth the trip.  Also, the EL Cortez used to have better odds on Keno and a good sports book but I was unimpressed on my last visit there. Also, when we visited the Mob Museum there was a "street fair" going on (doesn't downtown host a number of outdoor events during the year?) Finally, I used a bunch of the coupons from the Advisor Member Rewards Book at various locations downtown.

four queens - zero resort fees , coupon book , spa like showers , magnolias for breakfast, $5 craps tables --want more ??  call me !!!!

We don't bother to go downtown.  Personally don't think it is safe.  Also a little too much "nakedness" for our taste--at least the last time we were there.    We generally stay on the strip (Diamond Card at Caesar's properties) and we often hit some of the local casinos such as Gold Coast, Orleans, Station casinos, etc.  We often hit a local casino as the Mrs. likes to hit some of her favorite stores out in the economy.  

play all $25 black jack coupons

I always go home with a bagful of goodies from "the crack seed store," as we called these places during my childhood in Hawaii. 

People watch and party with the homeless.

American Coney Island! Live here now, but originally from Detroit. Love my coney dogs.

A few ideas:

"Better Odds" Gambling - Can find much better odds downtown,  3/2 BJ,9/6 JoB video poker, etc. Plus a load of Matchplay LVA coupons, like $25 matchplay at Golden Gate, etc.

Street ARTISTS - NOT performers.  there are some very talented artists that paint/exhibit downtown.  One man does amazing art with spray paints.

Since you have The Main Street Station buffet on the current list I am assuming that restaurants can be added.  here are several of my favorites places to eat 

Chicago Brewing at Four Queens - - unbelievable THIN crust, meat-loaded pizza and tasty craft beers  (you should review it sometime!)

WHITE CASTLE!!

Feast Buffet at Palace Station - as LVA reviewed, I found it to be the best overall food value in Las Vegas

We rarely miss stopping at Binions Steak House.  Great view and OLD SCHOOL Vegas.    

I would say Container Park for sure (we always go to Oak and Ivy for a drink), the restaurant duo of Hennesseys and Mickey Finzz to watch Rock bands every Friday and Saturday night, and the Blackjack, which is much, much better than on the strip.

No ONE thing in particular, but I like that everything is so much closer than the Strip. I can casino-hop without getting lost (if I do get lost, I can quickly find my way back - not possible on the Strip)

Hugo Cellars.  We have enjoyed the atmosphere and meals.

Coupon runs,El Cortez BJ,Slotzilla,Magnolia's,MSS buffet and the 777.People watch at Binion's.

We like to walk or drive around to see the public art displays (The big fire hydrant, Snowball, murals, old hotel signs, etc..)
I second Viva Vision, and the Jerky Store!

Bingo at the Plaza, Magnolias, no resort fees at 4 Queens, and slots seem to be looser!!

Coupon running
Poker room at Golden Nugget
Drinking and chilling at the plaza bar
Eating at Magnolias
Sports bar @ California
Flix bus from Bonneville Transit Center to San Diego

I thought that the Neon Museum that was on 3rd between Fremont and Ogden had pretty much been decimated, with most of the old signs relocated to someplace else. Can someone else verify this?

The suggested list includes the free scale at the Heart Attack Grill, but I don't see that as an enticing attraction.  Rather, the entire experience at the Heart Attack Grill is something that everybody should have at least once.  The whole thing is tongue in cheek, with a "medical professional" (doctor or nurse) checking you out before you are set down at a table, the waitresses dressed as nurses, the food concoctions named after medical conditions, with burgers going up to 8 patties with 8 slices of cheese (and some of us demand bacon on top of that!).  The entire place is a kick.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself, except for one thing:  They didn't have either iced tea, or soda water to thin out sugary soft drinks like 
Coke.  I bring my own soda water now, and I'm all set to enjoy!

Yeah, yeah, I know that almost nobody plays the Field bet in craps, but in downtown, if a 12 is rolled, you get paid triple your bet, whereas on the Strip (and maybe everywhere else), if a 12 is rolled, you only get paid double.

Been there twice and enjoyed great pizza and lively atmosphere

At the northwest entrance to the 4 Queens, there's a free-spin machine.  I've never won anything, and I don't know of anybody who has, but it's free, and if you hit the longshot combo, you get big bucks.

Freemount Experience Light Show

Have a free drink at the Long Bar (Martini Lemon Drop) and lose 20 bucks in the slot machine.

Access to multiple casinos easier. Coupon run. Decent food reasonably priced. Freak show entertains, doesn't disgust. Well, maybe a little. Wife's VP schedules at bars reasonable -- like 4 queens w decent IPA taps. Dice good everywhere for me. $5 tables safer when schnockered. The D's long bar for Michigan games. Decent VP at D too. Bummer= no more DuPars. 

sigma derby.the true low rollers game

"Poker room at Binion's"

I don't think you can call what Binion's has a poker room any more. They closed the poker room and now have a few tables in the back near the sports book. Golden Nugget has the only real poker room Downtown now.

Also, I second the opinion of American Coney Island at The D.

Bingo at the Plaza
Play less expensive table games
Marriage Can Be Murder and other shows at the D
Larger variety of slots as many of the casinos still have older games along with new.

We make it a point to see Mike Hammer's comedy magic show at the Four Queens every time we go downtown. We make the trip about once a year and consider the show a must see!