City Information 

Historically, Fremont Street is where it all began, from a small railroad stop at the turn of the century to one of the brightest streets in the world. For decades, Fremont Street was one of the best places to cruise in a convertible car but now the street has been closed off to traffic and it is a pedestrian paradise lined with kiosks, souvenir shops and, of course, many, many casinos.

 Because so much is concentrated on one street, it is easier to understand the layout of the city if you break the Strip into sections. The Las Vegas South Strip begins near McCarran International Airport, extends north to Harmon Avenue and includes the major intersection where the Strip meets Tropicana Avenue. The Central Strip runs from Harmon north to Spring Mountain Road and includes the busy Flamingo Road intersection. The Las Vegas North Strip goes from Spring Mountain to just north of Sahara Avenue.

Downtown is located a few miles north of the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip. There the casinos are smaller, older and less lavish, but the area has its own theme attraction, the outdoor light show known as the Fremont Street Experience.

EVENTS 

NBA All Star Game

Date: February 18, 2007
Location: Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2007, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today. The 2007 game will mark the first time that NBA All-Star is held in a city without an NBA team.
NBA All-Star is a week-long celebration that enables fans from around the globe to experience the thrill of the world's greatest athletes playing the game they love while also leaving a lasting impact in the host city's community. The week's festivities will culminate on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 with the playing of the 56th NBA All-Star Game at the Thomas & Mack Center. The game will be televised on TNT in the United States and will reach a worldwide television audience in more than 200 countries.

Attractions/Things To Do