Fremont Street Experience

Featuring concerts, lights shows, and multiple casinos, the Fremont Street Experience is one of Downtown Vegas’ biggest attractions. Visitors can experience this slice of Sin City history in a number of ways, including walking tours, Trikke and Segway tours, or even a private tour with an Elvis impersonator in a pink Cadillac convertible.

• Fremont Street is a must-see for first-time visitors to Las Vegas.

• Guided tours of Fremont Street last anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours.

• Visit during the day and at night to see all sides of the Fremont Street Experience.

The Fremont Street Experience is located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas between Las Vegas Boulevard and Eighth Street. The double-decker Deuce bus ferries passengers between the Strip and Fremont Street, but if you’re in a hurry, a taxi or car is the best way to get there. Parking at the Fremont Street Experience garage is free with validation from any of several participating casinos.

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.

Whether you’ve blown your budget or simply need a break from the slots and tables at the historic Las Vegas casinos, the Fremont Street Experience offers plenty more in the way of entertainment. Soar above the crowds on the SlotZilla zipline, snap a selfie with $1 million in cash at the iconic Binion’s casino, stroll past historic neon signs at the Neon Museum, brush up on your mob history at the Mob Museum, do some shopping in Downtown Container Park, or watch the fish swim by at the Golden Nugget Shark Tank.

Yes, it’s worth visiting Fremont Street. It’s a major downtown Las Vegas attraction that packs tons of activities into its 6-block stretch, including many free things to do. Visitors will find slot machines, card games, street musicians, light shows, towering video screens, and free nightly performances on three stages.

You could spend hours on Fremont Street, especially if you’re gambling or dining out. Light and music play 24 hours a day in the 4-block section called the Fremont Street Experience—there’s lots to see, so guided tours of Fremont Street and the surrounding area generally take at least two hours.

Visitors to Fremont Street don everything from shorts and sandals to glittering party attire. It’s generally a bit more dressed-down than the Las Vegas Strip—especially in the day—but some bars and clubs do have dress codes. To get in the door, skip the work clothes, beach wear, and casual sandals.

Yes, you can walk around with alcohol on Fremont Street—but there are some rules to know. Alcohol is only allowed if you’ve purchased it on Fremont Street itself, and it must be in a plastic container. There’s no drinking alcohol from cans and bottles on the street in Las Vegas.

Music, performances, and gambling turn Fremont Street into an open-air party at night. Nightly free performances take place on three stages, plus hourly shows on a vaulted canopy of LED lights. Night is also a great time to see the neon that earned Fremont Street its nickname of Glitter Gulch.

The Viva Vision Light Show at the Fremont Street Experience lasts between six and eight minutes. It kicks off hourly starting from the evening until the early morning, and pairs music with visuals on the 4-block-long overhead canopy. With 49 million LED bulbs, it's the world’s single largest digital display.