Fremont Street was at the top of my list of must-sees while in Las Vegas, after all it’s where Vegas first began. If you think that The Strip has sights, Fremont Street is has even more neon lights and action at every turn.
This street is considered the downtown of Las Vegas, the old part of Las Vegas which is kinda cool yet more seedy that the trendy and polished Strip.
As you’d expect, there’s bars and casinos galore – the famous Golden Nugget is here! You’ll also see plenty of kiosks selling souvenirs, food trucks and street performers.
Also known as ‘Glitter Gulch’, Fremont Street spans blocks and is pedestrian only. If you go, you must stay until sunset when the shows start playing on the underside of the 1,450-foot arched canopy which is 90 feet above the street.
During the 6 minute show, millions of LED & strobe lights synchronize to loud music. No worries on being there at a certain time, the shows play 5-7 times a night, depending on the time of year.
There is also a Zipline that spans the length of the pedestrian walkway, for those that want to be apart of the Fremont Street show rather than just spectate.
I actually don’t have too many photos from our time on Fremont Street, I was too busy gawking at everything around me. Guess that’s a sign of a great Fremont Street Experience! There are plenty of hotels to stay in this area, though we stayed at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, and it was a short trip over.
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Rhonda Albom says
03/11/2014 at 6:45 amWe missed Freemont Street when we were there, but we did get to see the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign.
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:24 pmOh nice! We were driving too fast for me to get a photo of the sign. Still regret not getting one!
Feed Me Dearly says
03/11/2014 at 6:59 amTake me there! 🙂
stevebethere says
03/11/2014 at 7:01 amOh! my I would love to go there, thanks for posting the fab pics 😉
Angela says
03/11/2014 at 7:27 amIt’s been a long time since we were there! Thank you for sharing!
Randa @ TBK says
03/11/2014 at 9:00 amI have been feeling the Vegas itch lately. I need a get-a-way.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
03/11/2014 at 9:17 amI have only been to Las Vegas once and I didn’t make it to Fremont street. I guess that means that I need to make another trip out there! haha!
Kelsey Apley says
03/11/2014 at 9:19 amI have been to Vegas once and it was a lot of fun!! It was a chance of a lifetime and I am glad I went! Looks like you had fun as well Pretty pictures!
Nicole B says
03/11/2014 at 9:20 amWe drove past Fremont St one night and had the kids with us so we didn’t stop. Next time we are there without little kids I plan to check it out.
Amber Edwards says
03/11/2014 at 9:21 amWow! So many lights and so much activity! I might get a little claustrophobic, but it still looks like a lot of fun.
Jennifer Soltys says
03/11/2014 at 9:40 amI ziplined over Freemont Street!!!! I cannot wait to go back. Next time I want to see that awesome waterslide at the Golden Nugget!
Cascia @ The Healthy Moms Mag says
03/11/2014 at 11:21 amMy husband and I went to Vegas last summer. Freemont Street was pretty cool, but I did not like the loud music. It was way too loud for my ears. Have a terrific day!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:25 pmIt is really loud, I would really suggest ear plugs if you don’t like loud noises.
Danielle Royalegacy says
03/11/2014 at 11:26 amVegas is only about three hours away for us. I wouldn’t mind spending a weekend there again. It has been a while since we stopped there.
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:25 pmI would take advantage of that!! lol
brett says
03/11/2014 at 12:09 pmoh my friend is going to vegas next week and was asking for suggestions for where to go. i’ll send this link to her!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:26 pmThanks Brett! I would definitely go again a second time.
Dominique says
03/11/2014 at 1:44 pmSuch a neat, bright place to go visit! I lived in Vegas for college and I loved spending time down looking at all the lights on Fremont!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:26 pmI could stare at that forever! Energizing!
Erika @Musings SAHM says
03/11/2014 at 2:12 pmHow neat! I’ve never been to Vegas, but one of these days, hubby and I are finally going to make it. Thanks for sharing your pictures!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:27 pmYou are very welcome Erika! We plan on going back as soon as we find time in the schedule!
kristin says
03/11/2014 at 2:15 pmI love all of the lights on Fremont street. I bet you are too much fun in Vegas. 😉
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:27 pmOne way to find out – wanna come next time we go!?
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April - My Bizarre Family says
03/11/2014 at 2:21 pmWe went to Vegas 2 years ago, but we didn’t get to see Freemont Street because we ran out of time! We hope to go back, and if we do, that is top of the list. Great pics!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 2:28 pmThere’s a few places on my list for next time too, it’s a place I need to visit more than once!
susan says
03/11/2014 at 2:28 pmI haven’t been to Vegas in years!!! It seemed to have changed a it, love it there!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 3:31 pmI don’t think it’ll ever change much, despite hotel changes etc. which is part of its charm!
Evelyn says
03/11/2014 at 2:35 pmI’ve never been TO Vegas, although I’ve driven through. Freemont Street looks like the place to go while there! Glad you had a good time. 🙂
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 3:32 pmOh, you need to stop one day and spend some time. Vegas is so fun!
Crys Wiltshire says
03/11/2014 at 2:38 pmHubby and I were just saying how we would love to go one day. Looks like so much fun!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 3:32 pmWe were talking about it this week too, now to find time in the schedule to go!
Alissa Apel says
03/11/2014 at 3:08 pmAll the lights are so pretty! I’ve never been there. Your photos make me want to go.
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 3:34 pmSomething to see at every turn, I urge you to go sometime!
Joyce says
03/11/2014 at 4:09 pmThe lights are gorgeous.
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kewkew says
03/11/2014 at 4:56 pmMost probably somewhere we would never visit, but i LOVE all the lights.
I just wanted to let you know you mistakenly linked up your Wordless Wednesday on my Toddler Idea Tuesday linky. I am going to have to delete it, but I would love for you to stop by and relink up to WW. Sorry for the confusion. I was a bit late getting my WW up this week.
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 6:59 pmThanks, there was no way to delete … 🙁
Trisha says
03/11/2014 at 6:40 pmIf we ever visit Las Vegas, I’ll make sure to hit up Fremont Street! Love the photos you took!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 7:00 pmThank you!
Amber says
03/11/2014 at 6:46 pmI want to go so bad! That zipline sounds awesome!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 7:00 pmI didn’t try it, but the people that did, had a blast!
Sarah says
03/11/2014 at 6:55 pmAwesome photos, Freemont Street looks like a definite ‘must see’!
Tammi says
03/11/2014 at 7:01 pmIt is!
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse says
03/11/2014 at 7:09 pmSO much fun!! I have been to Vegas many times and no matter how cool the new places get, this is still a huge favorite spot of mine! Thanks for the memories 🙂
Tammi says
03/12/2014 at 6:15 amThat is nice to hear, I have a list of places I want to see next time!
Tiffany says
03/11/2014 at 7:17 pmSo pretty!
Heather McD says
03/11/2014 at 7:50 pmThat looks really cool!
Deborah / Mom2Michael says
03/11/2014 at 7:50 pmThat looks pretty fun. Still haven’t been to Vegas!
Tammi says
03/12/2014 at 6:15 amI had a lot of fun there, can’t wait to go back!
Melissa says
03/11/2014 at 8:26 pmWow, that looks so fun and colorful!
Dominique Goh says
03/11/2014 at 8:31 pmLas Vagas really does have some interesting places to visit.
Tammi says
03/12/2014 at 6:16 amSure does!
Patrick Weseman says
03/11/2014 at 9:33 pmNice photos. The Fremont Street Experience is cool.
Tammi says
03/12/2014 at 6:16 amVery!
Pauline Cabrera says
03/11/2014 at 11:50 pmI love the city lights of Las Vegas. There is so much to do in that city. 🙂
Florence C says
03/12/2014 at 7:09 amI have been there to Fremont Street. My daughter and husband did the zipline. I am a chicken when it comes to that. Las Vegas has a lot to offer. I love to go back.
Tammilee Tillison says
03/12/2014 at 8:34 amFremont street is so much fun. I totally get not taking very many pics. there are so many people and things to look at.
Ashley - Embracing Beauty says
03/12/2014 at 8:55 amOh neat! I’d love to try out the zipline there.
Patty says
03/12/2014 at 8:58 amNext time I go to Vegas I need to go there!
Gem says
03/12/2014 at 9:26 amFUN! I haven’t been there in years – I know so much has changed! Can’t wait to go back!
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
03/12/2014 at 10:44 amThis is sooo going on my Bucket list.. Looks like a ton of fun… The lights.. WOW I’m stun..thanks for sharing and the pictures are AWESOME …
Karren Haller says
03/12/2014 at 10:59 amYou took some great photos and glad you enjoyed your visit. I live here and rarely get down town, but I remember all the changes Fremont has gone through since I was about 5 years old. Not to mention all of Vegas, it has exploded.
Thanks for hosting, wishing you a great day!
Karren
Rosey says
03/12/2014 at 1:56 pmMy husband loves that street. 🙂
Jay @craftyspices says
03/12/2014 at 2:43 pmNever been there, but I have sure heard some awesome stories. I’m glad you had a great time.
Hope today you are also having a wonderful day…
Stephanie LaPlante says
03/13/2014 at 3:53 pmWow it’s so sparkly. I’d love to go down that street someday and win at each and every casino I visit lol.
Tara Jensen says
03/13/2014 at 5:33 pmThis makes me incredibly jealous, even with just a few photos it’s enough to make me want to go experience it myself!
Erika B says
03/13/2014 at 9:42 pmGreat pictures! Looks like you had a blast! I would love to visit Las Vegas one day, on my list of places to go!
Lynda Cook says
03/14/2014 at 2:31 amnever been and probably never will get there, but it sounds very amazing, I to would be to busy to take pictures
Athena says
05/24/2015 at 6:26 pmVegas is on our list of places to go 🙂