{"id":4047,"date":"2016-04-28T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2016-04-28T18:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/?p=4047"},"modified":"2019-07-02T11:53:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:53:09","slug":"the-best-ways-to-relax-in-downtown-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/blog\/the-best-ways-to-relax-in-downtown-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Relax in Downtown Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"Downtown Las Vegas offers plenty of excitement for guests to enjoy; however, there is also a broad range of relaxing activities in DTLV to soak in. If you\u2019re seeking a Vegas experience that\u2019s fun and low-key, the downtown area won\u2019t disappoint. Check out our picks for the best ways to relax in downtown Las Vegas.\r\n<h2>Attend Second Saturday at Emergency Arts<\/h2>\r\nYou\u2019ve probably heard of First Friday \u2014 an incredible art festival held downtown on the first Friday of every month, but you might not know about Second Saturday.\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BAC68OrKcgq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A photo posted by Emergency Arts (@emergencyarts)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-01-02T17:49:46+00:00\">Jan 2, 2016 at 9:49am PST<\/time><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nHeld at Emergency Arts on the second Saturday of each month, this event is a quieter celebration of art and is an opportunity to socialize with other art enthusiasts.\r\n\r\n<h2>See a Show<\/h2>\r\n\r\nDowntown Las Vegas is also a great place to see a show. For an evening of unforgettable entertainment, see <a href=\"\/entertainment\/scintas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Scintas at the Plaza<\/a>. This performing group is popular with fans of all ages due to their unique brand of variety-show-style comedy entertainment.\u00a0The Scintas have been performing in Vegas since 2001, and the reason they have been able to stand the test of time is because of the unparalleled passion they have for putting on a great show.\r\n\r\nAt their show in the iconic Plaza showroom, guests can expect to see impressions (keep an eye out for Bruno Mars), live music from the full band (you\u2019ll love the horn section), both classic and non-traditional singing numbers, hilarious banter, and much more.\u00a0No two shows are alike \u2014 so even if you\u2019ve seen <a href=\"\/blog\/about-the-plazas-newest-resident-act-the-scintas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Scintas<\/a> before, you\u2019re guaranteed something new at the next show.\r\n\r\n<h2>Indulge Your Love of Books<\/h2>\r\n\r\nThe Writer\u2019s Block is located on Fremont St. and is a book lover\u2019s paradise. Browse through imported stationery, one-of-a-kind treasures, and plenty of books.\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BDjIrq4nsOR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A photo posted by The Writer&#8217;s Block (@thewritersblocklv)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-03-29T19:39:43+00:00\">Mar 29, 2016 at 12:39pm PDT<\/time>\r\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nThis establishment even has its own bookstore bunny that guests can scratch behind the ears. The Writer\u2019s Block is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day except Sunday when they close at 6 p.m.\r\n<h2>Get Back to Nature<\/h2>\r\nVisit Sixth St. and Carson to see the first \u201cparklet\u201d in downtown Las Vegas. The parklet is small, yet still serves as a green oasis in the concrete jungle, offering guests and locals a breath of fresh air in the midst of the city. Visitors to the parklet are shielded from the sun; take a break at the table and read the amazing facts engraved on the seats. It\u2019s a mini-escape that lets you unwind without leaving the city.\r\n<h2>Take a Stroll to See the Street Art<\/h2>\r\nDowntown Las Vegas has a thriving art scene; in addition to its galleries and boutiques, there\u2019s plenty of street art to see as well. Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and head to Stewart and N. 6th to see a depiction of a blood-spurting horned lizard, then check out the array of murals in the vicinity.\r\n<h2>Sip Coffee at The Beat<\/h2>\r\nThe Beat isn\u2019t just a coffee shop. Although the java there is excellent, this establishment also serves as a vinyl records shop. You\u2019ll feel as though you\u2019ve stepped through time when you enter this laid-back cafe. This Fremont Street establishment also showcases local musicians and is open to patrons of all ages.\r\n<h2>Have Dinner at Oscar\u2019s<\/h2>\r\nA leisurely meal is certainly a relaxing pursuit and that\u2019s exactly what you get at Oscar\u2019s \u2014 a steakhouse located right at the Plaza.\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCTP4cHNN3U\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A photo posted by Oscar&#8217;s Beef, Booze, &amp; Broads (@oscarssteakhouselv)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-27T19:03:23+00:00\">Feb 27, 2016 at 11:03am PST<\/time><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"\/dining\/oscars-steakhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oscar\u2019s steakhouse in downtown Vegas<\/a> serves up a tempting array of appetizers, entrees, and of course, an extensive selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. The elegant d\u00e9cor and fantastic American cuisine make Oscar\u2019s a Vegas legend.\r\n\r\nAlthough these activities are certainly something to consider, you may simply decide to relax in the plush indulgence of your <a href=\"\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">downtown Vegas suite<\/a>. No matter how you decide to relax, you can easily do it in downtown Vegas. Though the city has a reputation for exhilarating fun, you&#8217;ll find that relaxing in DTLV can be incredibly enjoyable, too.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Downtown Las Vegas offers plenty of excitement for guests to enjoy; however, there is also a broad range of relaxing activities in DTLV to soak in. If you\u2019re seeking a Vegas experience that\u2019s fun and low-key, the downtown area won\u2019t disappoint. Check out our picks for the best ways to relax in downtown Las Vegas. 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