answer:I have driven around there, although I haven’t stayed downtown. It’s funky, dirty, seedy, and I found it a bit dangerous – put it this way: I had no problem walking around on and around the strip at 2:00am – felt entirely safe. I wouldn’t have had that same feeling about downtown – even though as the crow flies they’re only a couple of miles apart. Will you be gambling? Sightseeing? Convention? The city bus system is pretty good.