Las Vegas City Wire

Las Vegas features a lively atmosphere with diverse destinations for everyone to explore and enjoy. An intriguing fact that may surprise many is that several locations across the city have been featured in music videos spanning various genres, from indie to rock. For music enthusiasts and videographers alike, discovering these spots can add an exciting new dimension to your visit and help you tick off items from your bucket list. Even better, most of these iconic spots are conveniently located within the downtown Las Vegas area.

"Ride" by Lana Del Rey was filmed at Ferguson Downtown Hotel, Family Foods Market (1102 Fremont St.), and Travelers Motel (1100 Fremont St.). "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars was captured on Casino Center Drive. "Waking Up in Vegas" by Katy Perry was shot on Fremont Street. Ellie Goulding's "On My Mind" features El Cortez and Sixth St. on Fremont Street. Sam Smith's "Money On My Mind" includes scenes at the Little White Chapel and Viva Vegas store on the Fremont Street Experience. The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" was filmed around Fremont Street, including the Four Queens and Fremont Hotel and Casino. U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" also has scenes shot on Fremont Street.

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