Fremont Street in Vegas

go2guy · Apr 10, 2005

Been around the world but never been to Vegas. Plan on taking a trip there soon. I've heard in passing that you want to avoid staying on Fremont Street and anywhere off the strip. Why? Also how would you rate: Caesar's, Circus Circus, Sahara and the Lady Luck? Thanks :103631605

Dante · Apr 10, 2005

NO way GO2guy....if you stay on freemont you have to stay at the golden Nugget it is a 5 star hotel and the gem of downtown....you will love it

while the strip is nice fremont street is in a world of its own...its not bad at all

GreenDoberman · Apr 10, 2005

don't bother with Circus Circus, Sahara, or Lady Luck. All are dumps in bad locations not convenient to other hotels.

go2guy · Apr 10, 2005

Thanks guys :103631605

I am looking at lasvegas.com right now to get an idea of what Vegas has to offer (and listen to you guys as well :digit: ), are there better sites I can go to in order to get dining and entertainment info?

GreenDoberman · Apr 10, 2005

If you ask here, there's hundreds of people that will give you quality, unbiased info not paid through advertisements. I strongly feel this is your best resource. Most people on here won't have agendas when giving recommendations, something those other sites can't deliver.

PatPatriot · Apr 10, 2005

that you want to avoid staying on Fremont Street

Thats bullshit...I'd rather stay in the freemont street area everything is walking distance....I go to LV once or twice a year..I'm in my room for about 5 minutes while I'm there...unless your one of them fancy men..dowtown and fremont fine and to me more fun.

Roxygurl · Apr 10, 2005

you HAVE to stay at LEAST one night on fremont! golden nugget,4queens,fitzgeralds,those places rock! the entertainment on the street its self is awsome. you HAVE to go get a daquiri at la bayou! for $6 you get a yard in a plastic cup or a football. if you get thru the 1st with a small buzz the 2nd will put you in a coma guaranteed! the hotels you mentioned suck and as far as the strip its a moneypit EXCEPT my favorite place treasure island. its got the mirage, the venetian,the mall, all very close and ive never come home with less than i left with, everytime ive scored huge in thier casino. for nighlife ya gotta hit club RA at the luxor. its 1 of the top 3 clubs in the world and if your single you wont wake up in your room alone the place is a meat market.theres a sax player on fremont who will blow you away the guys amazing.i wish i were there right now!

arty: ~RG

Dante · Apr 10, 2005

Roxy....you are right...good stuff and the bash is at the Nugget....You still going to go??? the free poker tourney this year will be awesome

Roxygurl · Apr 10, 2005

Dante said:
Roxy....you are right...good stuff and the bash is at the Nugget....You still going to go??? the free poker tourney this year will be awesome

i dont know dante,you,me and winkyduck made it on a very undesirable list yesterday that hasnt set well with me.before that we were going to drive out for the 1st day and party.none of us have asked for time off because its still a ways away but we certainly have made tentative plans for it.

VegasMike01 · Apr 10, 2005

These people have been right so far. The nugget is great, nice pool, nice employees. There are a few more things to see if you stayed on the strip, but it isnt that hard to get down there. Also, the bash is going to be at the RX, so you might as well support the people that are supporting this site. Ask any specific questions you have and I will try to answer, I have lived here my whole life.

GreenDoberman · Apr 10, 2005

One of the best, if not the best, restaurants in the city is at the Four Queens, Hugo's Cellar.

Dante · Apr 10, 2005

roxygurl said:
i dont know dante,you,me and winkyduck made it on a very undesirable list yesterday that hasnt set well with me.before that we were going to drive out for the 1st day and party.none of us have asked for time off because its still a ways away but we certainly have made tentative plans for it.

roxy..what list is that??? :lolBIG:

Woody0 · Apr 10, 2005

A big difference is you can walk around Freemont Street between casinos while some properties on the strip are a half a mile from end to end, so you need a car or taxi. Would not suggest car for your first visit when not familiar with traffic patterns.

Other than that it would help responders to know your interests and plans.

Doug · Apr 10, 2005

Don't stay at El Cortez, Western, or Showboat. GN is good place.

Dante · Apr 10, 2005

DougJ said:
Don't stay at El Cortez, Western, or Showboat. GN is good place.

yeah it is a D U M P and in a scary area of freemont street

kyhawk · Apr 10, 2005

I stayed downtown at the Lady Luck once and was suprised how nice it was. You spend minimal time in your room, only to shower and sleep. Downtown definetly worth checking out. The strip will wear you out walking. You can be in out of 6-10 casinos vs time to get out of 1 on strip. Monorail or cab it on strip. Not worth renting a car unless you do stay downtown or want to go to out casionos like Green Valley Ranch, Sunset, etc. On strip heard bad things about IP. Imperial palace.

Kiss1 · Apr 10, 2005

go2guy said:
are there better sites I can go to in order to get dining and entertainment info?

Yes ...

Funny, entertaining, spot on and informative.

http://www.cheapovegas.com/index.php

aceduecetrey · Apr 10, 2005

roxygurl said:
you HAVE to stay at LEAST one night on fremont! golden nugget,4queens,fitzgeralds,those places rock! the entertainment on the street its self is awsome. you HAVE to go get a daquiri at la bayou! for $6 you get a yard in a plastic cup or a football. if you get thru the 1st with a small buzz the 2nd will put you in a coma guaranteed! the hotels you mentioned suck and as far as the strip its a moneypit EXCEPT my favorite place treasure island. its got the mirage, the venetian,the mall, all very close and ive never come home with less than i left with, everytime ive scored huge in thier casino. for nighlife ya gotta hit club RA at the luxor. its 1 of the top 3 clubs in the world and if your single you wont wake up in your room alone the place is a meat market.theres a sax player on fremont who will blow you away the guys amazing.i wish i were there right now!arty: ~RG

Dont forget to pay the extra cash for the extra shot of EVERCLEAR at the BAYOU.

kermit16 · Apr 10, 2005

DougJ said:
Don't stay at El Cortez, Western, or Showboat. GN is good place.

I also strongly recommend that you don't stay at the Showboat.... It's been out of business for about 5 years and the Castaways which purchased it went bankrupt and presently the Stations Casinos owns the property but it has been closed and vacant for about 2 years. If you stay on Freemont St, the Golden Nugget is certainly the Class. I live in Vegas and I personally would strongly recommend staying on the strip like Paris, Barbary Coast, Bally's, Caesars, Bellagios, etc. In my opinion, it's where's it's happening. Just my 2 cents worth.
My wife is in room reservations for Circus, Circus and since She is presently working today and will never see this post...... stay elsewhere !!

:lolBIG:

Roxygurl · Apr 10, 2005

aceduecetrey said:
Dont forget to pay the extra cash for the extra shot of EVERCLEAR at the BAYOU.

ohhhhh dont remind me. last year i got 3 extra shots in my drink and was watching a killer 70s and 80s band and dancing my ARSE off.my gfs dared me to get on stage and being so wasted i did! the lead singer let me dance but drunken roxy went to a mic and joined in with the band singing brick house and ghetto life by rick james.i was so hung over the next 2 days but it was soo much fun.i was asked to come back the next night but we were at treasure island by then. i love fremont!:drink: