Downtown Summerlin: The community’s vibrant urban core
Summerlin residents are always a stone’s throw away from Downtown Summerlin’s dazzling mix of retail boutiques, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Summerlin holds the unique distinction of being the only Las Vegas master-planned community with its very own downtown area, a dynamic walkable district home to many of the community’s best attractions. Below are some of the top destinations in Downtown Summerlin:
The Downtown Summerlin Shopping Center (also known as the DTS Shopping Center) is Summerlin’s premier open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment hub. Boasting over 1.6 million square feet of retail space, DTS Shopping Center is anchored by Macy’s and Dillard’s and features a collection of over 125 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, along with a sprawling cinema complex.
Recently opened in 2019, the Las Vegas Ballpark is home to the Las Vegas Aviators, a Minor League Baseball Team and the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
In 2021, Las Vegas Ballpark was named winner of the MiLB Triple-A Best of The Ballparks by Ballpark Digest. It features 400 club-level seats, 350 party deck seats, 22 suites, a center field pool, and several bars. All 8,200 seats in the Las Vegas Ballpark are state-of-the-art Topps Premium Seating breathable mesh seats, making it the first stadium in sports history to have all seats made with this type of material.
Las Vegas Ballpark is equipped with a Daktronics video board with a display size of 3,930 square feet — the largest video board in a MiLB stadium.
Opened in 2017, the City National Arena is the practice facility and home arena of the National Hockey Leagues’ Vegas Golden Knights.
In addition to hosting games, City National Arena also offers a variety of ice skating programs for kids interested in figure skating, hockey, or just looking to learn how to skate. Advanced camps and clinics like Youth Skills Clinic and the VJGK Coaches Ice are also available for budding hockey players and coaches looking to take their skills to the next level.
With the enchanting sandstone cliffs of Red Rock Canyon and the dazzling entertainment venues on Las Vegas Boulevard easily within reach, Red Rock Casino offers the best of both worlds.
In addition to its luxurious accommodations, Red Rock Casino features an impressive lineup of award-winning eateries run by acclaimed chefs and renowned restaurateurs, paving the way for a fine dining experience unlike anything else in the valley.
Exciting culinary destinations
Whether you’re looking forward to a romantic evening, meeting friends for brunch on the weekend, or just out to grab a quick bite, the array of dining destinations you can find in Summerlin are sure to delight. Here are some of the most popular restaurants you can find around the community:
1770 Festival Plaza Dr #190, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
Frankie’s Uptown is a gastropub ideal for happy hours, game days, and post-work gatherings, which is why it’s one of Downtown Summerlin’s most frequented neighborhood watering holes. Frankie’s features indoor and outdoor dining areas decorated with vintage finishes, creating an inviting casual atmosphere. Their menu includes a variety of burgers, sliders, and salads, together with an impressive list of craft cocktails, bourbons, and whiskeys. Be sure to try one of their “strolls,” a savory pastry made with thinly stretched handcrafted bread dough stuffed with a variety of cheese, veggies, and meats, and then rolled, folded, and baked to perfection.
10975 Oval Park Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Winner of numerous prestigious awards, JING serves international fusion cuisine highlighted by prime steaks, seafood, and sushi, all made with fresh local ingredients sourced from organic farms. Complementing their menu is an extensive and innovative selection of more than 300 wines and bubblies, all housed within their gorgeous glass wine cellar located just behind the bar.
1069 South Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Located at the Rampart Commons, North Italia is a casual indoor/outdoor Italian restaurant perfect for a romantic evening or a night out with family or friends. The restaurant serves a variety of fresh, handcrafted dishes, all made from scratch. One of the best dishes on the menu is the spicy meatball pizza, a delightful concoction made with house ricotta, mozzarella, provolone piccante, and a special house-made sauce. North Italia’s drink menu features a great selection of wines, beer, and house-made cocktails, which pair nicely with their chef’s boards.