Layman
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Human_Paraquat said:6) A cab from the strip to Fremont is probably $20+ each way. This may not be economically prudent depending on the number of people in your party (by yourself or with one other person). I would suggest taking the bus. It's interesting from a historical perspective (bullshirt laser light show, Binion's where the WSOP started, Golden Nugget, etc.). Also, there are much cheaper games down there. But, it doesn't have the same vibe as the strip, and you can't walk there. My last couple of trips I haven't gone near Fremont.
The Mrs. and I may be the only ones that plan this way, but where we stay has a lot to do with the type of trip we're taking to Vegas. If we're taking a relax / pool / pamper / resort type of LV trip, we stay on the strip. Mandalay Bay & the Mirage tend to be out top choices.
For a plain old GAMBLING trip, Fremont St. (or a Boyd / Station type locals property) it is. The Nugget is a great property, still giving us a strip resort feel. While we certainly don't stray too far off the beaten path, I can't say I've ever (in 20+ trips) felt particularly unsafe. Tough to beat the table limits, the rules aren't quite as grotesque & it's easy to hop between properties.
Just my .02, of course.