Try your luck in the Art Deco-style casino and sip cocktails in the Prohibition-era bar once popular with the Rat Pack. The Golden Gate opened in 1906 and is another local institution. You’ll be impressed by the luxe, vintage-inspired décor. Things to do in Downtownĭowntown Las Vegas has its fair share of casinos and Golden Nugget is one of the most iconic. Gamble at iconic casinos, visit cocktail bars favoured by the Rat Pack and shop, dine and play along legendary Fremont Street. The neighbourhood combines historic charm with all the glitz and glamour you expect from Sin City. Venture off The Strip and explore Downtown Las Vegas.