My spouse and I came here for the first time two weeks ago during late morning and early afternoon hours. It was low key and a nice break from the noise and crowds on Las Vegas Blvd. We spent a few hours here and I'd say we saw a good portion of what this area has to offer. We used valet parking at Golden Nugget which is close to the pedestrian walkway and hassle free. There are a few shops to enjoy and no long line-ups to contend with at Starbucks or the restaurants. There are a few bars you can walk up to without going into the casino. One situated right outside of the D pours everything but blended drinks, which are strong and a good price. I would be interested in going back in the evening sometime to see live music and video shows, but I truly didn't feel like I was missing out on anything by being here during the day.