El Cortez Hotel & Casino, located in downtown Las Vegas, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 13, 2013. Made up of buildings, sites, structures and objects in the U.S. that are worthy of preservation, the National Register of Historic Places includes more than 88,000 listings. “We are thrilled to become one of [...]
On Saturday, Oct. 13, it’s time to see what all this downtown Las Vegas talk is about. Rediscover Downtown Las Vegas Day is a series of events that hopes to not only draw locals to catch up on all the goings-on in this part of the city, but also bring in people who may not [...]
From the trendy Fremont East District to the bars facing out onto the Fremont Street Experience light and sound show, Fremont Street and the surrounding area is a perfect spot for a bar crawl at some one-of-a-kind Vegas bars. World’s Largest Pint Glass: With this suggestion, you might ask: “Wait a sec, aren’t all pint [...]
So, you’ve been diagnosed with a case of March Madness, where side effects include a distinct change in wardrobe color choices in and a bad case of bracketology. Aside from catching the action at the plethora of sports books in this town, the only known cure is to come down and enjoy some games and specials [...]
Visiting Las Vegas for Valentine’s Day? There’s no better time to book a luxurious room or suite for your beloved. It’s sure to make your whispered sweet nothings sound even sweeter. And Las Vegas knows how to turn up the heat when it comes to amore. The city is home to some of the most [...]
The weekend before the Super Bowl is anything but slow in Vegas. There are no timeouts in the action here. Not only has the fierce and fiery Year of the Dragon gotten under way, but several hot rock and country artists – like Brad Paisley and Social Distortion – will be taking the stage. Chinese New Year The start [...]
The family-built El Cortez celebrates 70 years in Las Vegas By Renée LiButti Vegas.com The El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas has a proud past and a more promising future. With 70 years under its belt, the resort exudes historic eminence. But that’s not what sets the El Cortez apart from other casinos. It’s the [...]
Downtown Las Vegas just got a little greener with the opening of the Downtown FEED (Fremont East Entertainment District) Farmer’s Market. Downtown FEED launched on July 14 and will continue as a weekly event every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The farmer’s market features more than 15 growers and music, providing locals and visitors [...]
Seventy years ago, no one could have predicted the exponential growth of Las Vegas. From a small desert oasis to a thriving 24-hour city, Vegas has transformed and reinvented itself more times then Madonna. So when I heard the El Cortez was celebrating its 70th anniversary on May 27, 2011, I was impressed. The downtown hotel [...]
At the end of Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film ”Casino,” the character Ginger McKenna, played by Sharon Stone, dies in a hotel hallway. That hallway belonged to the Ogden House, a motel-style tower located across the street from the El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas. Well, much like Ginger (and Stone’s acting career since her Golden Globe-winning performance in “Casino”), [...]
