Fremont Street is where Las Vegas and all its glory originated. It lies about a mile from the Strip. The Fremont Street Experience is a magnificent LED canopy stretching five blocks, putting on a light and sound show every hour in different themes. The canopy was modernized with high-resolution displays.
If you want to stay on Fremont Street, the Golden Nugget is the best option -- the only hotel here with proper pool amenities, and it opens right onto the pedestrian mall.