The tourist area of Vegas is also called Glitter Gulch. Focused around Fremont Street, this was the 1st section to build hostels. The Fremont Street Experience has re-energized the entire area again. This experience incorporates a laser light show and a Neon museum which homes evidence of hostels and casinos from days past. First opening in 1946, the Golden Nugget was the first hotel designed for casino betting. So named due to the 61 pound Hand of Religion gold nugget that's on view.

They've a mouth-watering smorgasboard and a top rated club for their guests. The 4 Queens which opened in 1966 was named for the owner's four girls. It only had 120 rooms at its opening, however it has developed into a major downtown hotel. To get a feel of Old Vegas, make a journey to this historical hotel. Wayne Newton started his singing career in the old showroom.

The Fremont Street Experience can be heard up till midnight in some of the rooms. Main Street Station is decorated in the fashion of early 20th century San Francisco. It opened in 1966 and is simply a 3 minute walk from Fremont Street. Within the lobby, you'll find ornate candelabrums and tin ceilings. This hotel is unquestionably themed for the Old West. The madam Chance Hotel first opened in 1964, but under another name. Today, Madam Luck has increased that to 30,000 feet and they added a 17 and twenty five story tower for the hotel rooms. Almost all of the clientle at this hotel is repeat business. This hotel is beginning to become a big player in the tourist area.