Fremont Street Experience a Must See
There are many wonders when visiting Las Vegas. But the one that stands out is Fremont Street Downtown Las Vegas. With its huge digital canopy, Viva Vision and the many entertainers that entice you to take a photo or have a good laugh. You can find many wonders on Fremont Street and things to do.
The Second Most Famous Street in Las Vegas
Fremont Street is a street in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada that is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas Valley – and Nevada – besides the Las Vegas Strip. Named in honor of explorer and politician John C. Frémont and located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, Fremont Street is today, or was, the address for many famous casinos such as Binion’s Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, Golden Nugget, Four Queens, The Mint, and the Pioneer Club.
Where it all Began in Las Vegas
Fremont Street dates back to 1905 when Las Vegas itself was founded. Fremont Street was the first paved street in Las Vegas in 1925 and received the city’s first traffic light in 1931. Fremont Street also carried the shields of U.S. Route 93 (US 93), US 95, and US 466 before the construction of the interstate freeways, including I-15.
While gambling was established prior to being legalized, the Northern Club in 1931 received one of the first 6 gambling licenses issued in Nevada and the first one for Fremont Street.
Glitter Gulch on Fremont Street, was closed to vehicle traffic in September 1994, to begin construction on the Fremont Street Experience.