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{{Short description|Entertainment complex in Las Vegas, Nevada}}
[[File:Neonopolis May 2010.jpg|thumb|right|Entrance to Neonopolis next to [[Fremont Street]]. The signage and ticket booth for the former Galaxy Neonopolis 14 Theaters still up.]]
[[File:Neonopolis exterior.jpg|thumb|right|The exterior of Neonopolis next to [[Fremont Street]].]]
'''Neonopolis''', a {{convert|250000|sqft|abbr=on}} shopping mall,<ref name=lvs20081111>{{cite news |first=Sam |last=Skolnik |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Has Neonopolis achieved liftoff?|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/11/has-neonopolis-achieved-liftoff/ |work= [[Las Vegas Sun]] |publisher= |date=2008-11-11 |accessdate=12 November 2008 }}</ref> is a $100 million entertainment complex in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]] located on top of a $15 million city parking garage. It is located on [[Fremont Street]], at the corner of [[Las Vegas Boulevard]]. In keeping with the complex's name, it contains three miles of [[neon light]]s.<ref name=lvrj1>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Neonopolis |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/attractions/neonopolis/ |work= |publisher= [[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]|date= |accessdate=12 November 2008 }}</ref>
'''Neonopolis''' is a shopping center in [[Downtown Las Vegas|Downtown]] [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. Located on [[Fremont Street]] at the corner of [[Las Vegas Boulevard]], the {{convert|250000|sqft|abbr=on}} complex features a mix of restaurants, entertainment venues, and shops. In keeping with the complex's name, it contains three miles of [[neon light]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-05-10 |title=Neonopolis by any other name still has smell of disaster |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/neonopolis-by-any-other-name-still-has-smell-of-disaster/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>


== History ==
Developer Rohit Joshi purchased the property in 2006 for $25 million and announced that he intended to rename it Fremont Square, but the name change was never completed. After temporarily closing in 2010 for redevelopment, Neonopolis underwent renovations in 2011 and reopened with new tenants.
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Plans for Neonopolis were announced in December 1997.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown retail complex in works, officials say|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Mike|last=Zapler|date=December 18, 1997|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F0FD38F9678EF1A4D&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> It opened on May 3, 2002.<ref name=sahagun>{{cite news|title=Long-awaited Neonopolis opens in downtown Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Diana|last=Sahagun|date=May 3, 2002|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2002/may/03/long-awaited-neonopolis-opens-in-downtown-vegas/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref>


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In 2006, [[Prudential Real Estate]] sold Neonopolis to a development group led by Rohit Joshi for $25 million.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown project still in bad shape|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=December 14, 2006|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/dec/14/downtown-project-still-in-bad-shape/|access-date=2018-06-15}}</ref> Joshi undertook an abortive rebranding of the center as Fremont Square, but ultimately the Neonopolis name was retained.<ref>{{cite news|title=Old woes but a new moniker|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=May 3, 2007|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F118FBE506E54AC08&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TV studio, nightclub considered for mall|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=September 9, 2008|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F1231E735C0ACBEA8&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis in waiting|newspaper=Downtown View|location=Las Vegas|first=Kristi|last=Jourdan|date=March 22, 2011|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F13623AD848DF4168&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> After temporarily closing in 2010 for redevelopment, Neonopolis underwent renovations in 2011 and reopened with new tenants.
Three open-air levels surround an outdoor center courtyard with stage, sound and seating. Bands and concerts were scheduled during the summer months during its heyday.


== Current tenants ==
== Current tenants ==
[[File:Neonopolis courtyard.jpg|thumb|The interior courtyard of the shopping center.]]
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*Banger Brewing ― A {{convert|3000|sqft|adj=on}} pub and [[microbrewery]], opened in 2013 on the ground floor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Banger Brewing, downtown beer boys|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=Mark|last=Adams|date=January 9, 2014|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2014/jan/09/banger-brewing-downtown-beer-boys/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Longtime friends team up to open brewery in Neonopolis|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Nolan|last=Lister|date=May 20, 2013|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/downtown/longtime-friends-team-up-to-open-brewery-in-neonopolis/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Axehole ― An [[axe throwing]] range, opened in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ax-throwing attraction opens at Neonoplis in downtown Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Wade Tyler|last=Millward|date=September 29, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/downtown/ax-throwing-attraction-opens-at-neonoplis-in-downtown-las-vegas/|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref>
*Del Prado Jewelers ― A jewelry store that moved to the second floor of Neonopolis in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=John Katsilometes checks on an old pal at Neonopolis before saying farewell|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=May 10, 2007|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2007/may/10/john-katsilometes-checks-on-an-old-pal-at-neonopol/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Neverending Story|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=July 3, 2007|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/archive/2007/jul/03/the-neverending-story/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*Cat's Meow ― A {{convert|10000|sqft|adj=on}} [[karaoke]] club located on the second floor, opened in 2019. It is the second location of a popular, long-established club in [[New Orleans]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cat's Meow aims to hit all the right notes in downtown Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Jason|last=Bracelin|date=July 18, 2019|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/cats-meow-aims-to-hit-all-the-right-notes-in-downtown-las-vegas-1760715/|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
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*[[Denny's]] ― A {{convert|6400|sqft|adj=on}} flagship location for the diner chain, featuring a [[wedding chapel]]. Opened in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marriage on Denny's menu|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Chris|last=Sieroty|date=November 30, 2012|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F142FCA56CDD93A20&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=One-of-a-kind Denny's to call Neonopolis home|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Conor|last=Shine|date=August 4, 2012|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2012/aug/04/one---kind-dennys-call-neonopolis-home/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*Evapor8 ― An [[e-cigarette]] shop, opened in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joe Downtown: Businesses breathing life into Neonopolis|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Joe|last=Schoenmann|date=August 8, 2013|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/08/joe-downtown-businesses-breathing-life-neonopolis/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*[[Denny's]] ― A {{convert|6400|sqft|adj=on}} flagship location for the diner chain, featuring a [[wedding chapel]]. Opened in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marriage on Denny's menu|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Chris|last=Sieroty|date=November 30, 2012|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F142FCA56CDD93A20&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=One-of-a-kind Denny's to call Neonopolis home|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Conor|last=Shine|date=August 4, 2012|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2012/aug/04/one---kind-dennys-call-neonopolis-home/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*Fremont Arcade ― A [[video arcade]], opened in 2016 on the ground floor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Entrepreneurs turn arcade nostalgia into growing business in Las Vegas Valley|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Alexander S.|last=Corey|date=October 15, 2016|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/entrepreneurs/entrepreneurs-turn-arcade-nostalgia-into-growing-business-in-las-vegas-valley/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Owner sees brighter days ahead for Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Blake|last=Apgar|date=July 30, 2016|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/owner-sees-brighter-days-ahead-for-neonopolis-in-downtown-las-vegas/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*[[Dick's Last Resort]] — A chain restaurant known for its intentionally obnoxious waitstaff. Opened in 2021 in the former Jillian's space.<ref>{{cite news|title=Once a last resort, Neonopolis buoyed by new business|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=John Katsilometes|date=January 19, 2021|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/once-a-last-resort-neonopolis-buoyed-by-new-business-2259035/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Dick's Last Resort grand opening in Las Vegas|work=Las Vegas Sun|date=May 13, 2021|url=https://lasvegassun.com/photos/galleries/2021/may/13/0513_sun_DicksLastResort/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}</ref>
*Don't Tell Mama ― A [[piano bar]] located on the mall's ground floor. It moved to Neonopolis in 2019 from its previous location on [[Fremont East]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Earth Wind & Fire fired up for Las Vegas Strip series|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=March 20, 2019|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/earth-wind-fire-fired-up-for-las-vegas-strip-series-1622736/|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref>
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*[[Heart Attack Grill]] ― A hamburger restaurant, known for its medical theme and for offering the world's highest-calorie burger, opened in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Joe: Death knocking at door of Heart Attack Grill’s unofficial spokesman|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Joe|last=Schoenmann|date=February 8, 2013|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2013/feb/08/death-knocking-door-heart-attack-grills-unofficial/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Heart Attack Grill put to test as patron suffers heart attack|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Jackie|last=Valley|date=February 15, 2012|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2012/feb/15/heart-attack-grill-put-test-patron-suffers-heart-a/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*International Eatery ― A [[food court]] with three outlets, opened in 2013 in the ground-floor former Luna Rossa Ristorante space, by HIG Management, a major operator of mall eateries.<ref>{{cite news|title=Food court giant snaps up space next to SlotZilla|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Alan|last=Snel|date=May 5, 2014|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/food-court-giant-snaps-up-space-next-to-slotzilla/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Joe Downtown: Food court’s success raising hopes for Neonopolis' owner|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|first=Joe|last=Schoenmann|date=January 23, 2014|url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/2014/jan/23/food-courts-success-raising-hopes-neonopolis-owner/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*Fat Tuesday ― A [[frozen daiquiri]] shop, opened in 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fat Tuesday's Grand Opening at Neonopolis|work=Las Vegas Sun|date=March 11, 2020|url=https://lasvegassun.com/photos/galleries/2020/mar/11/fat-tuesdays-grandopening/|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Fat Tuesday frozen daiquiri chain opens at Neonopolis|work=KLAS-TV|first=Eric|last=Jungblut|date=March 9, 2020|url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/fat-tuesday-frozen-daiquiri-chain-opens-at-neonopolis/|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref>
*Little Neon Wedding Chapel ― A wedding chapel opened in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neon Chapel opens at Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=July 5, 2016|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/neon-chapel-opens-at-neonopolis-in-downtown-las-vegas-photos/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Gene Woods Racing Experience ― An indoor [[go-kart]] track, opened in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indoor go-kart racing opens at Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas|work=KSNV-TV|first=Cody|last=Miller|date=August 14, 2019|url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/indoor-go-kart-racing-opens-at-neonopolis-in-downtown-las-vegas|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref>
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*[[Heart Attack Grill]] ― A hamburger restaurant, known for its medical theme and for offering the world's highest-calorie burger, opened in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Joe: Death knocking at door of Heart Attack Grill's unofficial spokesman|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Joe|last=Schoenmann|date=February 8, 2013|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2013/feb/08/death-knocking-door-heart-attack-grills-unofficial/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Heart Attack Grill put to test as patron suffers heart attack|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Jackie|last=Valley|date=February 15, 2012|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2012/feb/15/heart-attack-grill-put-test-patron-suffers-heart-a/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref>
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*Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas ― An art museum and gallery. Previously named the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, it moved to Neonopolis in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|publisher=Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art|url=http://snmfa.com/id71.html|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Under one roof|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Sonya|last=Padgett|date=February 26, 2009|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F126AEE685D6B9DC0&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art|newspaper=Las Vegas CityLife|first=Jarret|last=Keene|date=October 27, 2008|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F1241961E77B01E68&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> The name was changed in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas Art Museum|newspaper=Las Vegas Woman|date=August 23, 2017|url=http://lvwomanmagazine.com/2017/the-metropolitan-gallery-of-las-vegas-art-museum/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Millennial Esports ― A {{convert|15000|sqft|adj=on}} venue for [[competitive video gaming]], opened in 2017 on the third floor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Esports arena debuts on Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Brooke|last=Wanser|date=March 3, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/esports-arena-debuts-on-fremont-street-experience-in-las-vegas/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=E-sports enthusiasts get boost with Neonopolis arena|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Mick|last=Akers|date=February 22, 2017|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/feb/22/millennial-esports-arena-set-to-open-in-neonopolis/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*International Eatery ― A [[food court]] with three outlets, opened in 2013 in the ground-floor former Luna Rossa Ristorante space, by HIG Management, a major operator of mall eateries.<ref>{{cite news|title=Food court giant snaps up space next to SlotZilla|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Alan|last=Snel|date=May 5, 2014|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/food-court-giant-snaps-up-space-next-to-slotzilla/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Joe Downtown: Food court's success raising hopes for Neonopolis' owner|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|first=Joe|last=Schoenmann|date=January 23, 2014|url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/2014/jan/23/food-courts-success-raising-hopes-neonopolis-owner/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*The Nerd ― A nightclub and bowling alley themed around comic books and video games, opened in 2017 in the second-floor former Drink & Drag space.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Las Vegas nightclub, The Nerd, aims for 'anti-club atmosphere'|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=F. Andrew|last=Taylor|date=April 11, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/east-valley/downtown-las-vegas-nightclub-the-nerd-aims-for-anti-club-atmosphere/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown's Nerd nightclub beckons geeks (and everyone else)|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=Mike|last=Prevatt|date=April 6, 2017|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/intersection/2017/apr/06/downtowns-nerd-nightclub-beckons-geeks/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Little Neon Wedding Chapel ― A wedding chapel opened in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neon Chapel opens at Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=July 5, 2016|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/neon-chapel-opens-at-neonopolis-in-downtown-las-vegas-photos/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*The Nerd ― A nightclub and bowling alley themed around comic books and video games, opened in 2017 in the second-floor former Drink & Drag space.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Las Vegas nightclub, The Nerd, aims for 'anti-club atmosphere'|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=F. Andrew|last=Taylor|date=April 11, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/east-valley/downtown-las-vegas-nightclub-the-nerd-aims-for-anti-club-atmosphere/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown's Nerd nightclub beckons geeks (and everyone else)|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=Mike|last=Prevatt|date=April 6, 2017|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/intersection/2017/apr/06/downtowns-nerd-nightclub-beckons-geeks/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*[[Telemundo]] ― [[KBLR (TV)|KBLR]], the Las Vegas affiliate of the Spanish-language television network, moved its studios to a {{convert|17500|sqft|adj=on}} space on the third floor in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Star Trek and Telemundo make for strange bedfellows|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Mark|last=Hansel|date=February 6, 2009|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/feb/06/star-trek-and-telemundo-make-strange-bedfellowsh/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Nowhere Man|newspaper=Vegas Seven|first=Sean|last=DeFrank|date=October 6, 2011|url=http://vegasseven.com/2011/10/06/nowhere-man/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Notoriety ― An entertainment venue and lounge, with several rooms hosting concerts, comedy nights, and other events.<ref name=radke>{{cite news|title=With bar closures, entertainment again stops at Notoriety in downtown Las Vegas|work=Las Vegas Sun|first=Brock|last=Radke|date=July 11, 2020|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jul/11/notoriety-live-entertainment-neonopolis-closed/|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Las Vegas venue puts toe in the livestream|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=May 3, 2020|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/downtown-las-vegas-venue-puts-toe-in-the-livestream-2020487/|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref> Opened in 2019, in the former movie theater space on the third floor.<ref name=radke />
*Toy Shack ― A seller of vintage collectible toys. It moved to the shopping center in 2011 to capitalize on visitors familiar with its owner's frequent appearances on the television series ''[[Pawn Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Las Vegas toy store shoots for the stars|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|first=Aida|last=Ahmed|date=September 26, 2011|url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/2011/sep/26/toy-store-shoots-stars/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=At Toy Shack in Neonopolis, every day’s a playdate|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Joanna|last=Haugen|date=July 15, 2012|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/at-toy-shack-in-neonopolis-every-days-a-playdate/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Substance — a warehouse-themed [[nightclub]] opening in July 2024.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Bain |first=Katie |date=2024-06-06 |title=New Las Vegas Nightclub, Substance, Set To Open Next Month |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/las-vegas-nightclub-substance-fremont-street-insomniac-events/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
*Toy Shack ― A seller of vintage collectible toys. It moved to the shopping center in 2011 to capitalize on visitors familiar with its owner's frequent appearances on the television series ''[[Pawn Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Downtown Las Vegas toy store shoots for the stars|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|first=Aida|last=Ahmed|date=September 26, 2011|url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/2011/sep/26/toy-store-shoots-stars/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=At Toy Shack in Neonopolis, every day's a playdate|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Joanna|last=Haugen|date=July 15, 2012|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/at-toy-shack-in-neonopolis-every-days-a-playdate/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Ultimate Sports Cards & Memorabilia ― A sports memorabilia shop, which moved to Neonopolis in 2012, like the Toy Shack, because of its owner's appearances on ''Pawn Stars''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Businesses scramble for share of 'Pawn Stars' fame|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Caitlin|last=McGarry|date=August 22, 2012|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/businesses-scramble-for-share-of-pawn-stars-fame/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Action News at 6PM|newspaper=KTNV-TV|date=December 4, 2012|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F142FB65740C163D0&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref>
*Ultimate Sports Cards & Memorabilia ― A sports memorabilia shop, which moved to Neonopolis in 2012, like the Toy Shack, because of its owner's appearances on ''Pawn Stars''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Businesses scramble for share of 'Pawn Stars' fame|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Caitlin|last=McGarry|date=August 22, 2012|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/businesses-scramble-for-share-of-pawn-stars-fame/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Action News at 6PM|newspaper=KTNV-TV|date=December 4, 2012|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F142FB65740C163D0&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref>


==Previous tenants==
==Previous tenants==
*Drink and Drag ― A bowling alley and [[drag show|drag]] club, opened in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drink and Drag offers bowling, drag queens on Fremont Street|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Caitlin|last=McGarry|date=May 4, 2012|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/drink-and-drag-offers-bowling-drag-queens-on-fremont-street/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref> Closed in 2013 because of legal and financial issues.<ref name=spillman>{{cite news|title=Troubled Las Vegas nightclubs denied licenses|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=October 2, 2013|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/troubled-las-vegas-nightclubs-denied-licenses/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Banger Brewing ― A {{convert|3000|sqft|adj=on}} pub and [[microbrewery]], opened in 2013 on the ground floor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Banger Brewing, downtown beer boys|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=Mark|last=Adams|date=January 9, 2014|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2014/jan/09/banger-brewing-downtown-beer-boys/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Longtime friends team up to open brewery in Neonopolis|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Nolan|last=Lister|date=May 20, 2013|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/downtown/longtime-friends-team-up-to-open-brewery-in-neonopolis/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> Closed in 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Banger Brewing to close its doors in downtown Las Vegas|work=KVVU-TV|author=Caitlin Lilly|date=March 29, 2023|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/03/29/banger-brewing-close-its-doors-downtown-las-vegas/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}</ref>
*Cannabition ― A [[marijuana]]-themed museum, opened in 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cannabition: World's first interactive marijuana museum opens in Las Vegas|newspaper=The Independent|location=London|first=Helen|last=Coffey|date=September 21, 2018|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cannabis-museum-cannabition-las-vegas-marijuana-drugs-bong-attraction-a8548671.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220618/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cannabis-museum-cannabition-las-vegas-marijuana-drugs-bong-attraction-a8548671.html |archive-date=2022-06-18 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=2018-09-22}}</ref> Among the exhibits was Bongzilla,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-largest-bong-vegas-20180831-story.html|title=Vegas' salute to the cannabis culture: A 24-foot-long, fully functional bong|website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=31 August 2018}}</ref> billed as the world's largest [[bong]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cannabis museum in Las Vegas gives sneak peek, will open in September|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Mick|last=Akers|date=August 30, 2018|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/aug/30/cannabis-museum-in-las-vegas-gives-sneak-peak-will/|access-date=2018-09-22}}</ref> Closed in 2019.<ref>{{cite instagram|user=cannabition|postid=B0brTuZhbQ8|title=Cannabition 1.0 is now closed.|date=July 27, 2019}}</ref>
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*[[Galaxy Theatres]] ― An 11-screen movie theater. Opened in 2002 as Crown Theatres, the center's original anchor tenant, with 14 screens.<ref>{{cite news|title=Long-awaited Neonopolis opens in downtown Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Diana|last=Sahagun|date=May 3, 2002|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2002/may/03/long-awaited-neonopolis-opens-in-downtown-vegas/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref> Later reduced to 11 screens, and then taken over by Galaxy in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis looks to Galaxy Theaters for new energy|newspaper=Las Vegas Business Press|first=Arnold M.|last=Knightly|date=October 23, 2006|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F1246107A0B465E28&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> Closed in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis theaters to go dark Thursday night|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Carol|last=Cling|date=May 6, 2009|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/neonopolis-theaters-to-go-dark-thursday-night/|accessdate=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A grand slam|newspaper=Las Vegas CityLife|first=Amy|last=Kingsley|date=June 30, 2011|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F13838702D4A69B18&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref>
*Krave Massive ― A gay nightclub, sister property of Drink and Drag, moved to the former Galaxy movie theater space from its previous location on the [[Las Vegas Strip]] in June 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=State closes troubled Krave Massive|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=August 31, 2013|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/state-closes-troubled-krave-massive/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref> It was planned to be the largest gay club in the world, but never fully opened.<ref name=spillman /><ref>{{cite news|title=Krave to reopen at former Utopia site on Strip|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=Mike|last=Prevatt|date=October 18, 2013|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2013/oct/18/krave-reopen-former-utopia-site-strip/|accessdate=2018-06-13}}</ref> Closed after several months because of a tax dispute.<ref name=spillman />
*Del Prado Jewelers ― A jewelry store that moved to the second floor of Neonopolis in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=John Katsilometes checks on an old pal at Neonopolis before saying farewell|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=May 10, 2007|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2007/may/10/john-katsilometes-checks-on-an-old-pal-at-neonopol/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Neverending Story|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=July 3, 2007|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/archive/2007/jul/03/the-neverending-story/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref> Closed in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|title=Family jewelry store, a fixture at Neonopolis, makes shift to online sales|work=Las Vegas Sun|author=Arleigh Rodgers|date=January 1, 2022|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/jan/01/family-jewelry-store-neonopolis-shift-online-sales/|accessdate=2022-01-02}}</ref>
*Drink and Drag ― A bowling alley and [[drag show|drag]] club, opened in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drink and Drag offers bowling, drag queens on Fremont Street|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Caitlin|last=McGarry|date=May 4, 2012|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/drink-and-drag-offers-bowling-drag-queens-on-fremont-street/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> Closed in 2013 because of legal and financial issues.<ref name=spillman>{{cite news|title=Troubled Las Vegas nightclubs denied licenses|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=October 2, 2013|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/troubled-las-vegas-nightclubs-denied-licenses/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Evapor8 ― An [[e-cigarette]] shop, opened in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joe Downtown: Businesses breathing life into Neonopolis|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Joe|last=Schoenmann|date=August 8, 2013|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/08/joe-downtown-businesses-breathing-life-neonopolis/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*Fremont Arcade ― A [[video arcade]], opened in 2016 on the ground floor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Entrepreneurs turn arcade nostalgia into growing business in Las Vegas Valley|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Alexander S.|last=Corey|date=October 15, 2016|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/entrepreneurs/entrepreneurs-turn-arcade-nostalgia-into-growing-business-in-las-vegas-valley/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Owner sees brighter days ahead for Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Blake|last=Apgar|date=July 30, 2016|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/owner-sees-brighter-days-ahead-for-neonopolis-in-downtown-las-vegas/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*[[Galaxy Theatres]] ― An 11-screen movie theater. Opened in 2002 as Crown Theatres, the center's original anchor tenant, with 14 screens.<ref name=sahagun /> Later reduced to 11 screens, and then taken over by Galaxy in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis looks to Galaxy Theaters for new energy|newspaper=Las Vegas Business Press|first=Arnold M.|last=Knightly|date=October 23, 2006|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F1246107A0B465E28&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> Closed in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis theaters to go dark Thursday night|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Carol|last=Cling|date=May 6, 2009|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/neonopolis-theaters-to-go-dark-thursday-night/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A grand slam|newspaper=Las Vegas CityLife|first=Amy|last=Kingsley|date=June 30, 2011|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F13838702D4A69B18&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref>
*House of Selfies ― An "[[Instagram museum]]", opened in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=A new way to experience all Las Vegas has to offer in a selfie|work=KSNV-TV|first=Heather|last=Mills|date=June 21, 2019|url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/a-new-way-to-experience-all-las-vegas-has-to-offer-in-a-selfie|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Why do Instagram playgrounds keep calling themselves museums?|work=Bloomberg CityLab|first=Karen|last=Loew|date=October 16, 2019|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-16/it-s-a-funhouse-for-selfies-but-is-it-a-museum|access-date=2020-08-26}}</ref>
*[[Jillian's]] ― A two-story restaurant, bar, and entertainment complex. Opened in 2002 as one of the complex's anchor tenants.<ref>{{cite news|title=Observers hopeful about new downtown attraction|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Erica D.|last=Johnson|date=October 15, 2002|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F1326E24716C58F30&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> Closed in 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Two versions of Jillian's demise, from man, wife |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Sam|last=Skolnik|date=December 9, 2008|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/09/two-versions-jillians-demise-man-wife/|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref>
*Krave Massive ― A gay nightclub, sister property of Drink and Drag, moved to the former Galaxy movie theater space from its previous location on the [[Las Vegas Strip]] in June 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=State closes troubled Krave Massive|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=August 31, 2013|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/state-closes-troubled-krave-massive/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> It was planned to be the largest gay club in the world, but never fully opened.<ref name=spillman /><ref>{{cite news|title=Krave to reopen at former Utopia site on Strip|newspaper=Las Vegas Weekly|first=Mike|last=Prevatt|date=October 18, 2013|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2013/oct/18/krave-reopen-former-utopia-site-strip/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> Closed after several months because of a tax dispute.<ref name=spillman />
*Las Vegas Rocks Cafe ― A restaurant and lounge themed around the history of Las Vegas. Opened in 2009 in the former Jillian's space.<ref>{{cite news|title=Las Vegas Rocks|newspaper=Downtown View|first=Amanda|last=Llewellyn|date=December 29, 2009|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F12CEC05EE02DD2D0&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Venues take on new look|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Mike|last=Weatherford|date=January 28, 2010|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F12D9AC5137AA7148&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> Closed in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Las Vegas Rocks Cafe closes at Neonopolis, and we're surprised ... why, exactly?|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=February 15, 2011|url=https://lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2011/feb/15/las-vegas-rocks-cafe-closes-and-were-surprised-why/|access-date=2018-08-20}}</ref>
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*Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas ― An art museum and gallery. Previously named the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, it moved to Neonopolis in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|publisher=Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art|url=http://snmfa.com/id71.html|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Under one roof|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Sonya|last=Padgett|date=February 26, 2009|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F126AEE685D6B9DC0&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art|newspaper=Las Vegas CityLife|first=Jarret|last=Keene|date=October 27, 2008|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F1241961E77B01E68&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> The name was changed in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas Art Museum|newspaper=Las Vegas Woman|date=August 23, 2017|url=http://lvwomanmagazine.com/2017/the-metropolitan-gallery-of-las-vegas-art-museum/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
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*Millennial Esports ― A {{convert|15000|sqft|adj=on}} venue for [[competitive video gaming]], opened in 2017 on the third floor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Esports arena debuts on Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Brooke|last=Wanser|date=March 3, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/esports-arena-debuts-on-fremont-street-experience-in-las-vegas/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=E-sports enthusiasts get boost with Neonopolis arena|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Mick|last=Akers|date=February 22, 2017|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/feb/22/millennial-esports-arena-set-to-open-in-neonopolis/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>
*[[Poker Dome Challenge|Poker Dome]] ― A studio for nationally televised poker events. Opened in 2006 on the third floor, in space previously occupied by three of the movie theaters.<ref>{{cite news|title=At this Vegas dome, it's 'poker on steroids'|newspaper=Daily News of Los Angeles|first=Tom|last=Hoffarth|date=July 30, 2006|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F11345D0CF0F62E00&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> Closed in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis takes another hit as Poker Dome opts to fold|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=June 16, 2007|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F119D9453D2EF1F48&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref>
*[[Poker Dome Challenge|Poker Dome]] ― A studio for nationally televised poker events. Opened in 2006 on the third floor, in space previously occupied by three of the movie theaters.<ref>{{cite news|title=At this Vegas dome, it's 'poker on steroids'|newspaper=Daily News of Los Angeles|first=Tom|last=Hoffarth|date=July 30, 2006|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F11345D0CF0F62E00&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref> Closed in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis takes another hit as Poker Dome opts to fold|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Benjamin|last=Spillman|date=June 16, 2007|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F119D9453D2EF1F48&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}</ref>
*Southern Nevada Center for the Arts ― An [[arts center]] providing studio and gallery space for local artists.<ref>{{cite news|title=Studio brings artists together in an unlikely place: Neonopolis|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Sonya Padgett|date=February 26, 2009|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/studio-brings-artists-together-in-an-unlikely-place-neonopolis/|accessdate=2022-01-02}}</ref> Opened in 2009 and closed later that year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Southern Nevada arts center moves downtown|work=Las Vegas Sun|author=Mary Manning|date=January 26, 2009|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jan/26/southern-nevada-arts-center-moves-downtown/|accessdate=2022-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Neonopolis Art Center: Gone, but maybe not forever|work=Las Vegas Weekly|date=June 11, 2009|author=Danielle Kelly|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2009/jun/11/neonopolis-art-center-gone-maybe-not-forever/|accessdate=2022-01-02}}</ref>
*[[Telemundo]] ― [[KBLR]], the Las Vegas affiliate of the Spanish-language television network, moved its studios to a {{convert|17500|sqft|adj=on}} space on the third floor in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Star Trek and Telemundo make for strange bedfellows|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|first=Mark|last=Hansel|date=February 6, 2009|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/feb/06/star-trek-and-telemundo-make-strange-bedfellowsh/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Nowhere Man|newspaper=Vegas Seven|first=Sean|last=DeFrank|date=October 6, 2011|url=http://vegasseven.com/2011/10/06/nowhere-man/|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>


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* [http://www.snmfa.com/ Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art]
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The exterior of Neonopolis next to Fremont Street.

Neonopolis is a shopping center in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Located on Fremont Street at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard, the 250,000 sq ft (23,000 m2) complex features a mix of restaurants, entertainment venues, and shops. In keeping with the complex's name, it contains three miles of neon lights.[1]

History

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Plans for Neonopolis were announced in December 1997.[2] It opened on May 3, 2002.[3]

In 2006, Prudential Real Estate sold Neonopolis to a development group led by Rohit Joshi for $25 million.[4] Joshi undertook an abortive rebranding of the center as Fremont Square, but ultimately the Neonopolis name was retained.[5][6][7] After temporarily closing in 2010 for redevelopment, Neonopolis underwent renovations in 2011 and reopened with new tenants.

Current tenants

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The interior courtyard of the shopping center.
  • Axehole ― An axe throwing range, opened in 2017.[8]
  • Cat's Meow ― A 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) karaoke club located on the second floor, opened in 2019. It is the second location of a popular, long-established club in New Orleans.[9]
  • Denny's ― A 6,400-square-foot (590 m2) flagship location for the diner chain, featuring a wedding chapel. Opened in 2012.[10][11]
  • Dick's Last Resort — A chain restaurant known for its intentionally obnoxious waitstaff. Opened in 2021 in the former Jillian's space.[12][13]
  • Don't Tell Mama ― A piano bar located on the mall's ground floor. It moved to Neonopolis in 2019 from its previous location on Fremont East.[14]
  • Fat Tuesday ― A frozen daiquiri shop, opened in 2020.[15][16]
  • Gene Woods Racing Experience ― An indoor go-kart track, opened in 2019.[17]
  • Heart Attack Grill ― A hamburger restaurant, known for its medical theme and for offering the world's highest-calorie burger, opened in 2011.[18][19]
  • International Eatery ― A food court with three outlets, opened in 2013 in the ground-floor former Luna Rossa Ristorante space, by HIG Management, a major operator of mall eateries.[20][21]
  • Little Neon Wedding Chapel ― A wedding chapel opened in 2016.[22]
  • The Nerd ― A nightclub and bowling alley themed around comic books and video games, opened in 2017 in the second-floor former Drink & Drag space.[23][24]
  • Notoriety ― An entertainment venue and lounge, with several rooms hosting concerts, comedy nights, and other events.[25][26] Opened in 2019, in the former movie theater space on the third floor.[25]
  • Substance — a warehouse-themed nightclub opening in July 2024.[27]
  • Toy Shack ― A seller of vintage collectible toys. It moved to the shopping center in 2011 to capitalize on visitors familiar with its owner's frequent appearances on the television series Pawn Stars.[28][29]
  • Ultimate Sports Cards & Memorabilia ― A sports memorabilia shop, which moved to Neonopolis in 2012, like the Toy Shack, because of its owner's appearances on Pawn Stars.[30][31]

Previous tenants

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  • Banger Brewing ― A 3,000-square-foot (280 m2) pub and microbrewery, opened in 2013 on the ground floor.[32][33] Closed in 2023.[34]
  • Cannabition ― A marijuana-themed museum, opened in 2018.[35] Among the exhibits was Bongzilla,[36] billed as the world's largest bong.[37] Closed in 2019.[38]
  • Del Prado Jewelers ― A jewelry store that moved to the second floor of Neonopolis in 2006.[39][40] Closed in 2021.[41]
  • Drink and Drag ― A bowling alley and drag club, opened in 2012.[42] Closed in 2013 because of legal and financial issues.[43]
  • Evapor8 ― An e-cigarette shop, opened in 2013.[44]
  • Fremont Arcade ― A video arcade, opened in 2016 on the ground floor.[45][46]
  • Galaxy Theatres ― An 11-screen movie theater. Opened in 2002 as Crown Theatres, the center's original anchor tenant, with 14 screens.[3] Later reduced to 11 screens, and then taken over by Galaxy in 2006.[47] Closed in 2009.[48][49]
  • House of Selfies ― An "Instagram museum", opened in 2019.[50][51]
  • Jillian's ― A two-story restaurant, bar, and entertainment complex. Opened in 2002 as one of the complex's anchor tenants.[52] Closed in 2008.[53]
  • Krave Massive ― A gay nightclub, sister property of Drink and Drag, moved to the former Galaxy movie theater space from its previous location on the Las Vegas Strip in June 2013.[54] It was planned to be the largest gay club in the world, but never fully opened.[43][55] Closed after several months because of a tax dispute.[43]
  • Las Vegas Rocks Cafe ― A restaurant and lounge themed around the history of Las Vegas. Opened in 2009 in the former Jillian's space.[56][57] Closed in 2011.[58]
  • Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas ― An art museum and gallery. Previously named the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, it moved to Neonopolis in 2008.[59][60][61] The name was changed in 2017.[62]
  • Millennial Esports ― A 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) venue for competitive video gaming, opened in 2017 on the third floor.[63][64]
  • Poker Dome ― A studio for nationally televised poker events. Opened in 2006 on the third floor, in space previously occupied by three of the movie theaters.[65] Closed in 2007.[66]
  • Southern Nevada Center for the Arts ― An arts center providing studio and gallery space for local artists.[67] Opened in 2009 and closed later that year.[68][69]
  • Telemundo ― KBLR, the Las Vegas affiliate of the Spanish-language television network, moved its studios to a 17,500-square-foot (1,630 m2) space on the third floor in 2009.[70][71]

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