Things To Do On Fremont Street – Besides Gambling

Looking for non-gambling things to do on and near Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas? You’re not alone.

According to an LVCVA visitor profile survey, 42% of visitors to Las Vegas ventured downtown in 2025.

Among those who visited downtown, only 12% did so to gamble, with the rest coming to sightsee, dine, and see the Fremont Street Experience light show.

I thought it would be fun to point out the wide assortment of things to do in Downtown Las Vegas besides gambling, many of which are free.

Things To Do On Fremont Street

Fremont Street Experience Light Show: Among the most popular things to do downtown is taking in the light show on the Fremont Street Experience canopy which is fresh off a $32 million upgrade.

The screen, which is 1,375 feet long, and suspended 90 feet overhead is now illuminated day and night, although is more impressive after dark.

Live Entertainment Under the Canopy: In addition to the canopy light show, the Fremont Street Experience is known for its free live music on 3 separate stages.

Check the entertainment calendar and plan your visit downtown to align with your preferred musical acts.

Hogs & Heifers Pop Up: The rowdy bar that was once called Downtown Grand Home is now located in the former Sand Dollar space at Plaza, while their new location gets built out down the street.

See Las Vegas History: There is so much history on Fremont Street, and you need to put Golden Gate atop your list.

There, you will be able to open a small, unmarked door revealing a piece of Golden Gate’s original wall. Additionally, you can check out an intricately designed fountain, which is a relic of the early 1900s.

Daily Open Bar: Golden Gate offers free drinks nightly at Bar Prohibition! from 6-7pm. Each attendee will also receive an envelope containing a mystery free play voucher.

There are a ton of drink deals downtown, but this one is the best.

Eat Cheap: There’s a ton of cheap bites on Fremont Street, my favorite being Le Thai’s lunch special, which costs $13 and should be prioritized.

Grab a Slice: On the topic of cheap meal options, two of the best pizza-by-the-slice spots in Las Vegas are located downtown.

Both Pizza Rock at Downtown Grand and Evel Pie on Fremont East are spectacular.

Mob Museum: Located just steps from the Fremont Street canopy, the Mob Museum provides a window into the Mob’s influence on Las Vegas and the United States as a whole.

With 20,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Mob Museum is jam-packed with information, and I promise, it’s not boring. They do a great job of presenting the information.

Visit a Speakeasy: There are two speakeasies on Fremont Street that offer a unique experience and are worth a stop.

The first is The Underground at the Mob Museum, and the other is The Laundry Room at Commonwealth.

The entrance to The Underground is at the back-right corner of the museum building. The stairwell leading to this green door is marked with a wooden barrel.

Container Park: Across the street from El Cortez, the Downtown Container Park is an outdoor mall constructed entirely of shipping containers.

The mantis out front shoots fire from its antennae nightly. Inside are bars, restaurants, live entertainment (view the entertainment calendar), a playground for the kids, and yard games.

“Unleash your inner Viking”: Looking for unique activities on Fremont Street? Look no further than Axehole. The venue serves up drinks while allowing guests to throw axes, ninja stars, tomahawks, and spears at wooden targets.

They also have a “smash room” where you can destroy printers, plates, etc.

Drink Cheap: Ranking among my favorite non-gambling things to do on Fremont Street is taking advantage of cheap drink and happy hour deals – And there are plenty of them!

Check out my full list of downtown Las Vegas happy hour deals here!

A Rotating Bar: While not as inexpensive as some of the previously mentioned happy hour deals, Whiskey Liquor Up’s rotating bar at Binion’s offers great views of Fremont Street properties.

They also serve one of the best buffalo chicken sandwiches my mouth has ever ingested for $21.

Take a Million Dollar Photo: Binion’s $1 million display is back and better than ever, as it’ll send you your photo via text or email.

Grab a Craft Beer: I like craft beer, and I have a hunch that you might too. Both Chicago Brewing Company at 4 Queens and Triple 7 Brewing at Main Street Station serve craft beer at a palatable price.

Sweat a Bet at Stadium Swim: Circa is a must-visit. Among the resort’s signature amenities is Stadium Swim, a rooftop pool deck armed with a massive screen.

Non-hotel guests can access the pool for a cover charge of around $20 on most days (although it can be more), and it’s open year-round.

Crazy Girls Photo Opportunity: An iconic statue, the Crazy Girls were once posted outside of The Riviera and later on Planet Hollywood’s gaming floor before disappearing for several years. Well, Circa has brought them back.

Enjoy a Drink with a View: Circa’s rooftop Legacy Club is legit.

They have 1,000 oz. of gold on display, pay tribute to the folks that made Las Vegas what it is today, and offer insane views of downtown.

Chilly night? No worries. A portion of the lounge is indoors, but the outdoor portion has gas fire tables.

See The Tank: The runner-up for Fremont Street’s best pool scene is The Tank at Golden Nugget. The pool itself surrounds an enormous 200,000-gallon aquarium with various aquatic species, including sharks.

During the summer months, non-hotel guests can get in for a nominal cover charge, but you can take a peek for free.

A Massive Nugget: The world’s largest golden nugget, weighing in at 61 pounds, is known as the “Hand of Faith” and was discovered in 1980 by a random guy in Australia playing around with a metal detector.

Although the one on display at the Golden Nugget is rumored to be a replica, I still find it to be a neat diversion.

Enjoy a HUGE Breakfast: If you follow any Las Vegas-focused social media groups, you have likely seen images of Hash House a Go Go’s enormous portions. Especially if you desire a solid “base” before drinking, HHAGG is a great option.

Tame Slotzilla: Among the more thrilling things to do on Fremont Street besides gambling, Slotzilla sends adrenaline junkies flying on a zipline over the pedestrian mall below.

Riders choose between the lower, 77-foot high zipline, which is 850 feet long, and the taller 114-foot high zoomline which is 1,700 feet long.

I recently braved my fear of heights and rode SlotZilla’s Super-Hero Zoomline – Check out my experience!

Drink a Scorpion: Things to do on Fremont Street don’t get much more unique than Nacho Daddy’s “Scorpion Shot”.

Apparently, 55,000 people have been crazy enough to try one since 2010. Don’t stress the scorpion; they are already deceased, and the stinger has been removed.

Karaoke: Whether you are singing, or just like watching people make a fool of themselves, Karaoke is offered at the Cat’s Meow in Neonopolis nightly.

Shop for Toys: The Toy Shack, owned and operated by Pawn Stars Expert Johnny Jimenez Jr. specializes in historic and memorable toys from your youth.

Street Performances: Street performers and buskers on Fremont Street come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of talent. One of my favorite non-gambling activities is watching the more talented acts do their thing.

While most aren’t worth your time and could even be described as an eye/ear sore, there is occasionally some legitimately cool talent on display.

Go-karts: Located in Neonopolis, Gene Woods Racing “Drift” Experiences will have you ripping around an indoor track on all-electric go-karts.

Score Some Cheap Shrimp: A foundational element of the Las Vegas culinary scene, shrimp cocktails were historically used as a loss leader to draw people into the casino. Nowadays, a cheap shrimp cocktail is harder to find.

This is Fremont’s Lanai Express shrimp cocktail, available for just $3.99.

It’s not great. But it’s great for the price.

Sigma Derby: Technically gambling, I treat this one more as an arcade game that comes with free drinks.

Located upstairs at The D, Sigma Derby is a mechanical horse racing game that can be played for as little as a quarter per race. Plug the quarters into the machine, pick the horses you think will win, then watch them go! It’s a legit blast.

Think of it as an old-school arcade game in which you can win some money.

People Watch: Fremont Street attracts some of the most unique people you will see in your lifetime. I recommend grabbing a seat at one of the numerous bars with seating overlooking the pedestrian mall, sit back, and enjoy.

My preferred people watching perch is along the rail overlooking Fremont Street at Binion’s Whiskey Licker Up bar.

Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum: Zak Bagans of “Ghost Adventures” fame has displayed a “collection of oddities” at his Haunted Museum in downtown Las Vegas.

The setting is perfect, as the museum of haunted items calls the Wengert Mansion home, which is said to be haunted in its own right.

While no pictures are allowed once inside, I documented my experience at the Haunted Museum to help you gauge if it’s worth a visit.

Catch a Free Ride to STRAT: While STRAT and the resort’s SkyPod aren’t downtown per se, the property is easily accessible from Fremont Street via the free Downtown Loop Shuttle.

There are so many differentiated things to do at STRAT, namely their Observation Deck & rides.

Explore Springs Preserve: For one low price, Springs Preserve allows visitors to wander botanical gardens, stroll through a tent filled with butterflies, and explore several museums.

I spent an afternoon there and especially enjoyed Boomtown 1905, a mock city that can be explored as well as Waterworks, which provides an education on water resources in Nevada.

See Where It All Started: Before the bright lights and civilization in the Las Vegas Valley, settlers established the Old Mormon Fort as a rest stop along the Old Spanish Trail.

Today, you can wander the recreated ruins of the fort and learn about Las Vegas’ first inhabitants courtesy of an indoor museum for just $3 per person!

Natural History Museum: Next door to the old Mormon Fort is the Museum of Natural History, which has exhibits dedicated to ancient Egypt, marine life, the animals of Africa, and more.

Hit the North Premium Outlets: If shopping is what you seek, the North Premium Outlets may be the answer. An outdoor mall with over 180 luxury brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Armani among others, the shops are a short Uber ride from Fremont Street (under $10).