From its revamped downtown core to the glitz and glamour of The Strip, these Las Vegas' innovations showcase the many different sides of Sin City.
Once the heart of Las Vegas, the downtown area still contains much of the city's original charm in the form of the high-flying Fremont Street Experience. However, there are also some new additions to the neighborhood such as Downtown Container Park, which is a unique shopping complex made entirely out of old shipping containers. Not only is the complex an architectural marvel, but it also boasts a variety of exceptional restaurants and bars such as Bin 702.
Beyond downtown, the rest of Las Vegas is also proving itself to be an equally compelling destination for tourists looking to explore beyond The Strip. One of these unique Las Vegas innovations is The Arts Factory, which is an old warehouse that has been converted into a series of galleries and unique retail spaces. After taking in some local art, visitors can head next door to the Cockroach Theater -- operating out of the Art Square Theatre -- to take in an intimate production in the cozy 99-seat venue.
With so many unique sights to see, attendees at Trend Hunter’s Las Vegas innovation conference will have no shortage of things to do.
Top 15 Las Vegas Innovations
From Shipping Container Shopping Centers to Minimalist Dessert Bars:
Katherine Pendrill — Jan 18, 2017 — World
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Compact Shipping Container Bars
Las Vegas' 'Bin 702' is a Bar Made from Two Shipping Containers
14
Australian-Style Coffee Shops
Las Vegas' 'PublicUs' Brings Australia's Communal Cafes to the US
13
Minimalist Dessert Bars
Las Vegas' 'Sweets Raku' Serves Up Delicate Japanese Desserts
12
Shipping Container Shopping Centers
Las Vegas' Downtown Container Park is a Unique Shopping Spot
11
Neon-Clad Entertainment Districts
Las Vegas' Fremont Street Experience is a Multisensory Adventure
10
Shaved Ice Dessert Shops
Las Vegas' Snowflake Shavery Combines the Best of Ice Cream & Shaved Ice
9
Farm-to-Table Desert Eateries
Las Vegas' 'Honey Salt' Serves Up Farm-Fresh Dishes All Year Long
8
Unassuming Cocktail Lounges
The 'Downtown Cocktail Room' Serves Up Complex Drinks in a Cozy Space
7
Revamped Warehouse Theaters
Las Vegas' Cockroach Theatre Showcases Local Productions
6
Childhood Construction Fantasy Parks
Play with Real Machinery at the 'Dig This' Theme Park
5
Beer Pairing Snack Menus
'Banger Brewing' Pairs Each of Its Brews with a Tasty Snack
4
Converted Warehouse Galleries
'The Arts Factory' Showcases the Work of Local Artists
3
Signage-Honoring Museums
'The Neon Museum' of Las Vegas Exhibits the City's Iconic Neon Signs
2
Gourmet Cinnamon Buns
Cinnaholic's Customizable Baked Goods are All Vegan
1
Cloud-Connected Bitcoin ATMs
Coin Cloud's Bitcoin ATMs Allow Users to Buy and Sell Cryptocurrency
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