The Vegas of today wouldn’t exist without the Mob of yesterday.
The vision of glitzy luxury hotels, restaurants, shows and adult indulgences was realized early by such noted Mob figures as Bugsy Siegel. The Mob’s influence shaped the city’s earliest development and played a role in its ultimate evolution as the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Downtown Las Vegas, especially, is a great choice for The Mob Museum. Surrounded by world class restaurants and unique attractions, guests can combine a trip to the Museum with a chance to experience all of downtown.
Places to Stay
Circa, the newest addition to downtown Las Vegas. It’s the first resort to be constructed from the ground up in downtown Las Vegas since 1980. Circa offers room, dining, gaming and an array of other exciting amenities including Stadium Swim—featuring six pools and a massive 40-foot-tall HD video screen! Get ready for the time of your life.
El Cortez Hotel and Casino is the longest continuously-running hotel and casino in Vegas, offering great games and that classic Vegas vibe you just can’t get anywhere else.
The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Fremont Street Experience.
Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas’ most historic hotel and casino, opened in 1906 at One Fremont Street and offers an intimate boutique hotel/casino.
The Plaza proves the traditional Vegas experience is still alive and well in downtown Las Vegas.
Places to Play
National Atomic Testing Museum, in partnership with The Mob Museum, is offering a 20% discount on tickets when you visit both museums. Present your paid admission receipt at either museum’s box office to get the discount.
Atomic Liquors is the oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas.
Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment district featuring Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen and SlotZilla, an 11-story slot machine-inspired zip line attraction. The Mob Museum x SlotZilla ticket bundle lets you uncover the fascinating world of organized crime and law enforcement and satisfy your adrenaline craving – all for 20% off. For more on the Fremont Street Experience, click here.
Gold Spike features a backyard feel with contemporary and delicious dining, drink and meeting options.
Container Park is an open air shopping shopping center filled with retail shops, unique restaurants and live entertainment.
Sports Book At Circa is the largest sportsbook in the world spanning three stories, with a 1,000-person viewing capacity.
Shark Tank at Golden Nugget is a 200,000 gallon shark tank aquarium located in the Golden Nugget’s HideOut Pool complex.
Neon Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs.
Places to Eat
Triple George Grill: Known since 2009 as the power lunch spot and downtown dinner experience in Las Vegas, Triple George Grill is located at Downtown Grand’s 3rd Street between Stewart and Ogden.
Carson Kitchen, the newest treat from Chef Kerry Simon, features tapas dining in downtown.
Eureka!, located across the street from El Cortez, specializes in “creating craveable dining experiences in an approachable atmosphere while leaving enduring memories one burger at a time.”
Baguette Cafe is a quaint French cafe offering baked goods, coffee, tea and sandwiches.
Oak and Ivy is an American craft whiskey cocktail bar dedicated to classic mixology and fresh ingredients.
Siegel’s 1941, located in El Cortez. Food so good, it is sure to be a hit.
Barry’s Downtown Prime is a vintage glamour and hospitality meet modern innovation at Barry’s Downtown Prime. Delivering some of the city’s finest steaks and seafood, fresh tableside preparations, creative cocktails, and outstanding service.
8 East, located in Circa, 8 East is a cutting-edge take on Pan-Asian cuisine.
Esther’s Kitchen is an Italian restaurant inspired by the West Coast and the traditions of Italy.
SoulBelly BBQ smokes creative regional BBQ from the mind of a chef, with a strong emphasis on Central Texas-style brisket.
Evel Pie is named after Evel Knievel this pizzeria’s motto is “Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza.”
Pachi-Pachi‘s Izakaya-style listening lounge blends innovation with an impressive cocktail and food menu.
Le Thai offers fusion and classic Thai dishes inspired by the Chef’s Mom and Grandma.
Pinches Tacos, located in Container Park this Mexican restaurant offers all the classics.
Nacho Daddy is home to gourmet nachos featuring fresh ingredients and made in-house sauces & queso.
Pizza Rock is not your traditional pizzeria, they offer a variety of Italian and American pizza styles, all cooked in one of the restaurant’s four different ovens.
Additional Considerations
Arts District spans between The Strat and Fremont St. housing beautiful murals, local shops, Brewery Row and fantastic restaurants.
First Fridays occurs the first Friday of every month combining art, music & food in the Las Vegas Arts District.