Plaza Shows Off Fresh New Look In Downtown Las Vegas
The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas debuted its new look, bringing a freshness to the Fremont Street Experience, while still preserving the property’s 50-year history.
The year-long and multimillion-dollar “Main Street Reimagination” project was labeled a “reimagination” and not a “renovation” because it didn’t just update the existing amenities, but instead built completely new ones at the property that debuted in 1971.
“When you look at the front of the Plaza, It’ll never be the same again,” CEO Jonathon Jossel told the Las Vegas Sun, noting that the Plaza’s iconic exterior picturesque lights will remain.
The project was divided into four components:
ONE:
The centerpiece is a circular, carousel-themed bar on Main Street, complete with plastic horses that go up and down, a variety of drinks, and the only outdoor video poker in Nevada.
TWO:
On one corner of the Main Street entrance, there is a new Pinkbox Donuts that was constructed as part of the project. The Las Vegas-based chain’s entrance is framed by a huge pink, sprinkled donut, and will also be accessible from inside the Plaza.
Pinkbox is excited about its 10th location, and its first in downtown Las Vegas. Not only will the company now be able to reach the number of Las Vegas locals who live near the Plaza, but also the thousands of people who will visit the area. It is being compared to Times Square in New York City.
THREE:
The third segment of the Main Street Reimagination is on the Plaza’s opposite corner, where downtown Las Vegas’ only smoke-free gaming space will be. The large room, called “Brian Christopher Slots at the Plaza,” will also be social-media friendly. that means colorful lights, retro seating and more, so visitors have the perfect photo opp.
The area was named for influencer Brian Christopher, who has streamed himself playing slot machines for about seven years, and regularly partners with the Plaza. Christopher said he couldn’t believe when he moved from Canada to the U.S., that smoking was still allowed in casinos He saw an opportunity to use his platform to request completely smoke-free areas like that now available at the Plaza.
FOUR:
The fourth and final project of the Main Street Reimagination is an outdoor, rooftop patio for patrons of Oscar’s Steakhouse. The patio is directly above Brian Christopher Slots at the Plaza, with an impressive view of Main Street and downtown Las Vegas.
“There’s nowhere else in downtown you can sit on the patio and have fine dining like Oscar’s Steakhouse — and outdoors, experiencing the sights and sounds of downtown.” Jossel said.
Needless to say, The Plaza’s entrance on Main Street has certainly come a long way from being just a pick-up and drop-off location.
“People have really made downtown into a totally different environment than it was 15 years ago,” Jossel said. He wants to continue to reinvest in the Plaza, and continue to be a part of the change in downtown Las Vegas.
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