16 Must-Do Activities on Fremont Street in Las Vegas
Fremont Street pulses with old-school Vegas charm, offering a grittier, more authentic alternative to the glossy Strip.
This historic five-block stretch packs a punch with vintage neon, oddball eateries, and attractions you won’t find anywhere else!
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1. Grab a Slice at Evel Pie
This rock ‘n’ roll pizzeria honors legendary daredevil Evel Knievel with amazing memorabilia plastered across every wall.
Play the vintage Evel Knievel pinball machine while waiting for your New York-style pizza topped with wild options like rattlesnake jalapeño sausage.
When your order’s ready, they’ll shout it through a bullhorn – perfectly fitting for the lively Fremont vibe!
2. Weigh Yourself at Heart Attack Grill
This wildly outrageous restaurant takes “guilty pleasure” to new heights. Upon arrival, nurses (waitresses in costume) hand you a hospital gown and wristband.
Then the real fun starts – if you weigh over 350 pounds, you eat for free! The menu boasts artery-clogging delights like the “Octuple Bypass Burger” with nearly 20,000 calories.
Didn’t clean your plate? Prepare for a paddle spanking from your nurse! Drinks come in prescription bottles and IV bags, while wine flows from actual IV drip setups.
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3. Visit the Neon Museum
This glowing collection saves Las Vegas history through its most iconic medium – neon signs.
The outdoor “Neon Boneyard” houses over 200 retired signs from legendary casinos and businesses.
You’ll walk pathways lined with massive vintage treasures like the skull from Treasure Island and the classic Stardust sign.
The oldest sign dates back to 1933! Book ahead – these popular tours fill quickly, especially the nighttime visits when signs light up the desert darkness.
4. Soar on the SlotZilla Zipline
Zoom high above the Fremont Street crowds on this thrilling zipline launched from a massive slot machine tower.
Pick your adventure: the Zipline sends you seated from 77 feet up, while the Zoomline lets you fly “superhero-style” from a stomach-dropping 114 feet.
Race down at speeds up to 35 mph as one of the world’s largest video screens glows overhead.
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5. Visit the Mob Museum
Uncover the gritty history of organized crime inside a 1933 courthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Just two blocks from Fremont Street, this museum tells the real stories behind notorious gangsters and the law enforcement heroes who fought them.
Cool interactive exhibits let you join a lineup, listen to actual wiretaps, and see real artifacts from mob history.
The building itself adds extra authenticity – it’s where some of the famous Kefauver hearings on organized crime took place in 1950.
6. Explore Downtown Container Park
This clever shopping center built from 43 recycled shipping containers offers a perfect break from casino action.
Browse unique shops, sample yummy treats from local restaurants, and catch live shows on the center stage.
Kids love the three-story treehouse playground with its giant slide, while adults can sip craft cocktails at the bars.
The park’s guardian – a 40-foot praying mantis that shoots massive flames – greets you at the entrance.
After 9 PM, the entire park becomes adults-only, with DJs, dancing, and grown-ups taking over the playground!
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7. Sing at Cat’s Meow
Channel your inner pop star at this rowdy karaoke hotspot, where you can become famous for three glorious minutes.
Located at the corner of Fremont and 4th Street, Cat’s Meow lets you belt out your favorite tunes in front of a wild, cheering crowd.
With music spanning from oldies to today’s hits, you’ll find the perfect song to show off your vocal skills.
It’s totally FREE to sing, and happy hour deals (2-for-1 drinks from 5-8pm daily) help calm those pre-show jitters.
8. Take a Photo with Vegas Vic
Say howdy to the most famous cowboy in Nevada! This massive 40-foot neon cowpoke has welcomed visitors to Fremont Street since 1951.
Originally erected outside the Pioneer Club, Vegas Vic represents the city’s Western roots before the glitzy mega-resorts took over.
Don’t leave downtown without snapping a selfie with this smiling, waving piece of authentic Vegas history!
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9. Swim With Sharks at Golden Nugget
Race through a clear tube surrounded by actual sharks at this mind-blowing pool attraction.
The Golden Nugget’s 200,000-gallon Tank Pool features a 300-foot water slide that zooms right through an aquarium filled with sharks and colorful fish.
As you whoosh down the yellow tube, you’ll pass through a transparent section where toothy predators swim just inches from your body.
10. Watch the Viva Vision Light Show
The Viva Vision light show runs on a massive LED canopy stretching five full blocks above Fremont Street.
This screen measures 1,375 feet long and 90 feet wide – that’s longer than four football fields!
Every hour from 6pm to 2am, the entire ceiling erupts into a synchronized light-and-sound show featuring music from bands like The Killers and Imagine Dragons.
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11. Rub the Blarney Stone at The D
Need an extra shot of luck after your slot machine adventures? Head to the second floor of The D casino to rub a genuine piece of Ireland’s famous Blarney Stone.
This authentic rock chunk came straight from Blarney Castle and has lived in downtown Vegas for nearly 30 years.
Legend says that kissing or rubbing the stone grants you the gift of persuasion – perfect for talking your friends into one more round of blackjack.
12. Try Your Luck at Sigma Derby
Cheer on tiny mechanical horses at this vintage gambling gem – the last of its kind in Las Vegas.
Located on the second floor of The D casino, Sigma Derby is a 40-year-old game where you bet quarters on which two horses will finish first and second.
Ten players can gather around the track. This old-school treasure requires actual quarters, so bring a bucket!
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13. Discover Antiques at Main Street Station
Main Street Station houses an incredible collection of historical treasures that would make museum curators jealous.
Grab a free self-guided tour map at the front desk and hunt for gems like a chunk of the actual Berlin Wall (oddly located in the men’s bathroom), chandeliers from the Paris Opera House, and doors from the famous Pullman Mansion.
The hotel recreates Victorian-era glamour with authentic artifacts from around the world – including bronze doors from the Kuwait Royal Bank and street lamps from 1870s Brussels, Belgium.
14. Drink at the Underground Speakeasy
Sneak into a secret bar hidden in the basement of the Mob Museum. This authentic Prohibition-style speakeasy takes you back to the 1920s when alcohol was illegal.
To enter, you’ll need to find the secret side entrance and whisper the current week’s password.
The space features a working distillery where you can sample house-made moonshine and see a 300-gallon aquarium recreating the ocean floor where a smuggler’s shipwreck was found.
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15. Watch Flair Bartenders at The D
Marvel at flying bottles and spinning shakers as The D’s incredible flair bartenders turn drink-making into an acrobatic show.
Located right on Fremont Street, D Bar serves up specialty cocktails with a side of jaw-dropping entertainment.
These talented mixologists flip, spin, and juggle bottles while creating your perfect drink – sometimes even setting things on fire!
16. Take a Free Photo with Binion’s Million Dollar Display
Pose with a genuine pyramid of cash totaling exactly one million dollars at this iconic Fremont Street photo op.
Since 1954, Binion’s has offered visitors the chance to stand next to a mountain of money for a free souvenir photo.
Simply stand behind the plexiglass pyramid, smile, and push a button – your photo gets instantly emailed to you or sent to your phone.
Open 24/7 for anyone 21 and older, this Vegas tradition even includes a video showing armed guards escorting the cash through the casino.
