Neonopolis

Neonopolis
Fluorescent turquoise "N"
Two-story rounded building
Side along Fremont Street
LocationDowntown Las Vegas
Coordinates36°10′12″N 115°08′27″W / 36.1701°N 115.1409°W / 36.1701; -115.1409
Address450 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Opened2002
Renovated2011
DeveloperRohit Joshi
Floor area250,000 square feet
Floors3 shopping + 2 parking
ParkingUnderground garage
Websitewww.neonopolislv.com

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.

History

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

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

Current tenants

The interior courtyard of the shopping center.

Previous tenants

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