Explore Las Vegas' Origins History & Street Photography Walking Tour (Midday)

Explore Las Vegas' Origins History & Street Photography Walking Tour (Midday)

Walk the streets that mark the birthplace of the city that sprung from a desert oasis into a gaming and entertainment destination. In addition to the city's history, told in an engaging, "story-style" (no dry, "classroom stuff" here), participants have the chance to capture street, architecture and candid urban photography under the guidance of street photographer, Greg Anderson. Instruction and tips are provided on equipment from smart phones to professional digital and film cameras for any who might need. For those fully up on their cameras Greg, or one of our other trained guides, is happy to point out photo opportunities — from the iconic to "insider" spots. Pick a favorite spot on the Tour, and we will capture you in one of our, "I Got Shot In Downtown Las Vegas" photographs for you to have as a souvenir. Grab a great shot of your own and you might be invited to be in our next publication (if you want to share). Come for the history. Come for the photography. Or just come for fun.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Casino at the Plaza Hotel, 1 S Main St at the Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89101-6370

Learn of the historic significance to the location of Las Vegas' Plaza Hotel & Casino, with photography opportunities of Main Street and Fremont Street Experience.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Casino at the Golden Gate Hotel, 1 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5601

Learn about the historic Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and enjoy photography opportunities of the Las Vegas' first casino location.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Binion's Gambling Hall, 128 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5604

The pride of Benny Binion, Binion's Gambling Hall still operates every day and round the clock. Hear the role the hotel-casino played in the development of downtown Las Vegas and take advantage of opportunities to shoot in and around the World Series of Poker birthplace.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Golden Nugget Casino, 129 Fremont St Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5603

Hear the (somewhat dubious) origins of the founder of the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino and how it grew to become one of the class acts of downtown's Fremont Street. Capture images of the white and gold exterior before stepping inside to grab a shot of the second-largest gold "nugget" ever discovered (purchased by the casino for over $1 million).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101-2956

From Congressional hearings to a lasting tribute, stand at the steps to the Mob Museum and learn of the influences (good and bad) that organized crime had on Las Vegas.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Casino at the El Cortez Hotel, 600 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5614

The only operating casino on the Historic Register, the El Cortez has been a fixture on downtown Las Vegas' Fremont Street from the beginning. Hear its history, from Bugsy Siegel to the man generally considered one of the nicest to ever own a Las Vegas casino.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5615

A walk-through and background information on the unusual and eccentric shopping and dining venue that anchors the east end of the redeveloped Fremont District.

Duration: 15 minutes