It is a busy almost carnival atmosphere. Everything is so much cheaper then on the strip. Another great fact is you don't have to walk and walk and walk to get to the next casino. There is all kinds of entertainment all around. There are street performers, music, and the wonderful light show. You can find all kinds of souvenirs and other cool gifts. It isn't as nice as the strip but I feel like the atmosphere is more fun. Go after a show or to take a break from the strip but spend at least one night downtown on Fremont street.

This is awesome! I loved this entire street, all the lights, old hotels, and people! A must see and do!

Stayed at the MGM Grand but did venture twice down to the The Fremont Experince. Bus pass was inexpensive and you can travel up and down the strip as much or as little as you want. What a blast! Very good 99 cent margaritas, beats $14 at the strip hotels. Inexpensive meal deals. Had fun playing video blackjack at the Fremont and actually won some money. Unfortunately missed the light show. Just fun to see all of the "old time" hotels and casinos. All appeared very clean and well kept. Casinos were very busy. $2-3 dollar blackjack tables. Fun place for those like myself who aren't big $ gamblers. Planning on staying in one of the hotels on a return trip. Worth seeing!

If you are staying on the Strip then make a point to go up to the old Las Vegas...Freemont Street Experience! We came here in 2000 and didn't go up and we made a point to go this time. We were not disappointed! It is clean, well kept, great deals, so cool to see to see all the original casinos/hotels and most are enclosed with the overhead lighting canopy. We went on a beautiful night which even highlighted the evening. The lights and colors are beautiful! Great entertainment with a saxaphonist/singer, cover band, etc. There are nice street vendors, no solicitors trying to give you "girly cards" so it was a nice reprieve from that on the strip. We had a hard time finding a place to sit down and have a drink & small meal but other than that it was a great experience and FREE hence the name...FREEmont Experience...sorry to be corny :) Have fun!