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BEYOND THE STRIP

DISCOVER THE
CULTURAL GEMS OF LAS VEGAS

Millions of visitors are understandably attracted to the Today, DTLV is comprised of three distinct districts.
glitz and glamour of Las Vegas’ renowned Strip each Many visitors to the city are already familiar with one
year, where world-class resorts, casinos, shows and of them: the Fremont Street Casino District, which
incredible dining options are the name of the game. contains museums, restaurants and bars, as well as the

What many don’t realize is that there’s another original Las Vegas casinos, including El Cortez, Golden
fascinating side to the Entertainment Capital of the Nugget and Golden Gate. Here you’ll also find the
World, headlined by two cultural districts known renowned Fremont Street Experience, which debuted
simply as Downtown and Chinatown. in 1995. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is covered
by a canopy of more than two million LED lights and
Downtown Las Vegas (also known as DTLV) is really a state-of-the-art sound system that comes to life every
where this unique desert city got its start. In 1931, night for a spectacular sound and light show called
construction began on what is now known as the “Viva Vision.”
Hoover Dam, attracting thousands of workers to a
site just east of the city. To capitalize on this growing A popular attraction in this district is The Mob
workforce, savvy businessmen began building casinos Museum (the National Museum of Organized Crime
and showgirl venues along Las Vegas’ only paved road and Law Enforcement), which showcases intriguing
at the time: Fremont Street. tales and the age-old dichotomy of good guys versus

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