The Golden Nugget has been downtown’s flagship since 1946. Its pool, The Tank, is built around a shark aquarium with a water slide running through it.
The story
The Golden Nugget opened downtown in 1946 and is one of the city’s classic names. Its pool, The Tank, has a waterslide that passes through a shark aquarium, and the casino displays the Hand of Faith gold nugget.
A few hours at Golden Nugget
- See the Hand of Faith, one of the largest gold nuggets ever found, on display in the hotel.
- Watch the free Fremont Street light shows after dark.
Stay here if
You want a comfortable downtown base with a fun pool.
Skip it if
You want to be on the Strip.
Free here
- See the Hand of Faith gold nugget
- Shark tank views from the pool area
Worth paying for
- The Tank pool slide (for hotel guests)
Pool: The Tank: a pool built around a shark aquarium, with a slide through it.
Getting around: On Fremont Street; Circa and the Plaza are short walks.
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Good to know
- Downtown is cheaper than the Strip for food and drinks.
Opened 1946Operator Fertitta Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Golden Nugget?
See the Hand of Faith gold nugget. Shark tank views from the pool area.
How do I get around from Golden Nugget?
On Fremont Street; Circa and the Plaza are short walks.
Does Golden Nugget have a pool?
The Tank: a pool built around a shark aquarium, with a slide through it.
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