Primm Valley Resort 2023 Tour - Dead Mall, Gutted Casino Floor & Closed Hotel!

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Episode Description
#Primm, Nevada is located just 30 minutes from Las #Vegas and has quite an interesting history and story to tell. Primm Valley Resort got its start as Primadonna in 1990 as served for many years as the area's flagship resort. Unfortunately it has fallen on hard times and the building today is a shell of its former self.
In this full Primm Valley Resort property #tour I'll take you inside and outside of the sad looking property. From the dead mall which sits almost completely empty to the casino floor which has been gutted for the Buffalo Bill's reopening, things are a bit shocking. The monorails sit abandoned, the property lacks paint and there is bird poop everywhere. But thankfully you'll still find some beauty at this struggling resort in the middle of the desert and I'll show it to you.
Produced & Edited by: Shawn Coomer
0:00 Welcome to Primm Valley
0:44 Inside the almost abandoned Prizm Outlets Mall
2:56 Mall now cutoff from the casino & what stores are left?
4:36 Heading outside - building, landscaping and monorail in disrepair
6:00 Inside Primm Valley casino - Now halfway gutted
8:04 Primm Valley’s closed hotel & gorgeous stained glass lobby
10:16 More casino, the rotting exterior & a second abandoned monorail
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@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

@VoteAdnanShahab Жыл бұрын

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@BrownBomber92181 Жыл бұрын

I used to work at that mall the year it opened, my senior year, at the Wilson Leather outlet store. That mall was insanely busy then, and my shifts would go by so fast because I was helping so many customers. Its crazy to see that its an absolute ghost town now. You didn't touch on it too much, but me being a Vegas local, the Sherrice Iverson tragedy was beyond sad. That guy that killed her was an absolute monster. Also her dad has some fault in this by letting her and her little brother run around a casino unsupervised at 1 am!

@BelmonteCowgirlUp Жыл бұрын

YEAH, IM A LOCAL TOO ITS ALL SAD WHAT HAPPEN.

@garcia207 Жыл бұрын

I remember the crazy demands that the dad made to the hotel/ casino. He wanted a large amount (don’t know the a full amount, some gambling chips from the casino and a case of beer.

@BrownBomber92181 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K thats right. His claim was ridiculous as well, that he was too tired to make the drive back to Cali, and yet he stays up all night gambling?

@ph8632 Жыл бұрын

@@garcia207 And a comped room.

@BrownBomber92181 Жыл бұрын

@@focusmphoto yep! It was right across from the food court, I worked there my senior year

@angellacanfora 8 ай бұрын

I was living in Henderson in 2015 and having trouble finding work, when I interviewed at the offices of William Hill. They offered me a job at the sports book in Primm. They said they could put me up in a room at the hotel and that if I could endure a year of living/working in Primm, then I could get transferred to a different location or even promoted to an office job. I initially accepted the job offer and they ordered a uniform and arrangements started being made to move me out there. But I was feeling increasingly uneasy about it, realized that living in such an isolated environment would be bad for my mental health so I declined the job in the end. After watching this, I'm so glad I trusted my gut! Phew! At least I got a couple great kitties out of it (my cats were kittens rescued from a parking garage in Primm!).

@vaxen805 Жыл бұрын

Bought a $800 coach duffel bag at that mall. That place is forever in my heart because I will be able to pass that bag down to my son.

@PlanetMCAL Жыл бұрын

Primm was always one of my favorite stops on the way to Vegas. So sad and surreal to see the mall deserted like that. Thanks for an interesting and informative video!

@dinonoce Жыл бұрын

Seeing the mall like that hit me in the feels. Been going to Vegas a couple times a year since 2008, and my wife and I used to go to the mall with our little girls at the time to shop. I remember being on dad duty trying to keep my girls occupied while shopping. They were 7 & 4 in 2008. Good memories, and sad to see it in this condition.

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

There’s always been a casino in Primm. It’s the closest Nevada location to Californians looking to gamble. (Same reason Mesquite & Wendover have casinos near/on the state line.)

@xtremefight Жыл бұрын

My youngest son was conceived in a suite there. Many good times and nothing but good memories from Primm.

@Bacca-rat09 Жыл бұрын

They invested so much in the beginning stages of their current revitalization of Buffalo Bills, I have to believe that both Whiskey Pete’s and Primm Valley might not survive. Both hotels are closed and their casinos are sad, deserted, and honestly, liminal too. They’re on life support. I visited Whiskey Pete’s last night while heading back to LA and I couldn’t have felt more depressed about Primm as a whole.

@michaelhile5866 Жыл бұрын

We've stayed at all 3 properties in the past and ended up opting for Buffalo Bills as our preferred option. Rode all the rides, the monorails, eaten at all the various restaurants. To save money we would book a room at BB and then drive into Vegas to spend the days, then back to Primm to gamble the night away. Also made an easier return (about 40 min less) to CA when it was return day. Won a few nice jackpots. Once waiting for check-in at PrimaDonna won a $4500 Video Blackjack. Nice. Thanks for the videos, they bring back a lot of memories. We now stay on the strip, mainly at the Encore, but we miss those many years through the various changes of ownership at Primm Vallet Resorts, etc.

@trevenirey2354 Жыл бұрын

I drove buses in San Diego years ago and took a youth football team to a tournament in Vegas. We stayed at Whiskey Pete's and did some shopping at the mall. Almost bought an engagement ring there! I stayed at Buffalo Bills once. I really liked that casino. Won about $400 in blackjack there.

@chrisjenkins6324 Жыл бұрын

I actually visited this mall in 1999. They had tour buses running from las vegas hotels bringing shoppers. At this time it was pulling in major sales numbers for the shops. Barstow was slumping til Tanger built their center. It was a fun place to visit.

@jhorenmihawk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories! My family and I moved to LV to open a store at the Fashion Outlet when it first opened in 1998. It was a kiosk that sold souvenirs near the entrance that was the closest to the escalators. We practically lived out of the Buffalo Bills hotel for about 4 months. I spent so much time at both the arcade in Primm and Buffalo Bills. Those were good times! It was around 99-00 when they closed the kiosk, and opened a store selling Mexican curios and silver jewelry where the Levis is located today. They closed that store sometime in the early 2000s to open a store on the strip. It's sad to see the state of disrepair the mall is facing :(

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

You seem like a really smart person. Nice self-help videos you've created, I'm sure that was some life-changing stuff for all 26 of your subscribers. And you call small business owners incompetent? Literally, my 9-year-old nephew has more subscribers than you... and you actually tried with your videos...powerpoint and all. Pathetic

@ky0611 Жыл бұрын

That's crazy it use to be so vibrant when I was a kid

@hawaiianrays913 Жыл бұрын

Years ago when our vacations included Vegas, we would make the drive out to Primm from the strip especially for the outlet mall and the roller coaster. I recall the mall being very nicely decorated as shown but with a lot of activity. It's so sad to see it now in its present condition.

@cweasel00 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Truly amazing how this is just gone down the drain. I remember shopping at the mall on the drives home from Las Vegas, hung over and eating at the food court towards the end of the mall. This was between the years of 2000 and 2010. It is so sad to see all big name designer stores shut down like that, in the mall. What a bummer! Even the three casinos at state line, prima donna, Whiskey Pete's, and Buffalo Bills are looking rundown. It was such great excitement coming down the hill on the 15 freeway traveling north and seeing all three casinos lit up at night. Those were the days…

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Man that’s when you knew the party was about to get started when you headed down that hill and there were the casinos all lit up. Late one night with no one on the road there may or may not have been some speed limits shattered in my old Firebird Formula heading down that hill. :)

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

I should add that most of my memories are from the early 90s to early 2000. Had a nice win one night on the video poker at that big bar at Buffalo Bill’s. This was after getting my ass kicked all night long. Felt good to finally pull off a big win. They even gave me a room for free for the night. Felt sort of like a high roller for a 20 something year old kid. LOL.

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

Nice self-help videos you've created, I'm sure that was some life-changing stuff for all 26 of your subscribers. And you call small business owners incompetent? Literally, my 9-year-old nephew has more subscribers than you... and you actually tried with your videos...powerpoint and all. Pathetic

@mom2my3angels313 Жыл бұрын

I worked out at buffalo bills in 99,shortly after that mall opened. It was bustling back in the day. This is sad. Looks completely different from when i was there. I don't even recognize it. I used to operate the monorails when i worked there. Breaks my heart to see what it's become

@websurfer5150 Жыл бұрын

The story I heard on the start of the decline was when it was bought out by MGM or whoever it was. They decided they could charge full Vegas rates way out on the State Line. That was the kill move.

@DUw0ng Жыл бұрын

As a kid, we stopped at these outlets and Primadonna all through the late 90s and early 00s 2/3 times a year. I always looked forward to it and continue to go as an adult with my family and friends when we would travel to Las Vegas. I believe the last time we went was in 2016 because it was clear they were losing stores. It went from pretty full to 50% so fast, we just stopped going. I had a feeling driving by the last 5 years that this was the state of it.

@N1120A Жыл бұрын

I also remember it as Primadonna. Changing the name seemed like the beginning of the end.

@franklee7150 Жыл бұрын

I used to stay at Primm with my family. Played golf with Dad and the ladies would go shopping and eat lunch. There was a nice Italian restaurant at Buffalo on upper floor. We’d take the monorail from the hotel.

@tacomandon Жыл бұрын

Truly sad. So many childhood memories.

@kevingamblesonlife9999 Жыл бұрын

Primm was such a fun place back in the 90's. When Buffalo Bill's opened the years before and after were so fun. I miss the giant human head sized cinnamon rolls for .99 cents in the cafes, the rides, the animatronics in B.B., the short lived train, the tram, cheap eating/drinks, western concerts, the employees were cool, and of course the gambling................change can be so sad sometimes.

@allisonjohnson6241 5 ай бұрын

My mother was Mr. Primns secretary for 15 years back in his Gardena days when he owned the Rainbow and Monterey Clubs. The good old days!

@websurfer5150 Жыл бұрын

I stayed at Whiskey Pete's several times back in the day to save some bucks while attending conventions in Vegas. $18.00 a night is hard to beat! The food was good and rental cars were cheap so the trip back and forth to Vegs was a easy run.

@erikpeters2217 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a shame. My ex wife and I spent many weekends at Primm Valley before and after Terribles bought it. It actually was heartbreaking to see how the casino and mall look now. Over 20 years ago it was always busy, and we used to love to eat at the Silver Spur at Whiskey Petes how times have changed.

@skoop323 Жыл бұрын

Born in 89' and began visiting Primm and Jean in 93' at least 10 times a year traveling from LA. As a kid my grand parents would drop an elder cousin and I off to the arcade at whiskey Pete's. We would always ride the tram over the freeway to Primm and shuttle to Buffalo bills which had the larger arcade. I remember there being security added to the arcade after the Iverson killing. All three casinos used to be busy as hell. When we didn't stay at lady luck in vegas we usually would spend the beginning of our trip at Primm and the rest at Gold Strike. I fondly remember the fun I had at Gold Strike in their nickel arcade and would indulge in the free shrimp cocktails and 99 cent footlong chili cheese dogs from the casino coupon book. 😋 There was also another casino in the area called Nevada landing which was busy as well. As an adult I would stop at Primm to stock my ebay store with sale items from Nike factory, Polo, coach, and Tommy Bahamas. The mall was a place to catch a good last minute deal. Stores would have up %80 off sales weekly which drew a lot of shoppers. I remember all 3 property being busy with tourists and gamblers from the casino turnaround buses. It would get extremely packed when there was severe weather or bad traffic from the construction of the agricultural checkpoint. Business was good until covid hit. Primm valley resort turned into a ghost town and all the stores vacated the outlet area. The only attraction left on Primm was the lotto store which is on the california side of the parking lot. Sad to see how times have changed. These places were great attractions 🙁

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Good memories!

@acevenezuela4849 Жыл бұрын

It sad to see one of my favorite destination when a I am burned out at work, I travelled there have some fun, roam around, mersmerizing and sleep. Because not so crowded and nice place.....

@happiyes Жыл бұрын

Primm was always my “potty stop” between LA and Vegas. We’d often stop at Primms for that last bit of gambling before heading home. And, if I had time, I’d go and shop the mall. This is sad.

@cliffordmaxwell9802 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing us along for this video, it is so sad to see this once vibrant bustling property in such poor condition. MGM and Terribles doomed these casinos when they went out of their way to draw a more upscale crowd that was never going to be attracted to these properties. It cost them the crowd that had filled all three properties for many years along with a busy packed mall with big name brands like NIKE. You can't go fishing for the whales when you are only set up to cater to large numbers of minnows the regulars left, and they never came back. Although I'm sure the people responsible for destroying the business got to leave with a golden parachute as usual. I remember telling my wife when they started bringing in the high denomination machines and pushing the golf course that it was the beginning of the end for Stateline. An ocean of cars stuck in traffic, and you can't tempt them to pull off the FWY for a few hours to have some fun in the casinos, outlet mall or restaurants. or book a cheap room to just shower and rest until the traffic subsides. They were out of touch with their customer base, and it cost them everything.

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

So sad.

@lauraC1082 Жыл бұрын

Agree!!

@toneyingram732 Жыл бұрын

Nothing lasts forever but God love

@toneyingram732 Жыл бұрын

It never did nothing for me but take my money I don't care

@toneyingram732 Жыл бұрын

Good riddance

@jamesgonzales6086 Жыл бұрын

I stayed at Primadonna when Buffalo Bill's opened, it was an awesome resort with everything running all ridedls and monorails, TODAY, it's a PERFECT Vegas alternative, Vegas is a cluster of overpriced chaos, if they reopened to full operation all hotels, shops, all rides monorails etc, and sell as a reduced price for food and rooms, it would thrive

@bgbraz Жыл бұрын

I hit my first $1 Royal ever at Primm in 1999 while staycationing there from Vegas for the weekend 20 mins after getting there. After I won I took my girl shopping in the mall. It was a really fun weekend. We played so much they gave us a host. We felt like big shots.

@webguy943 Жыл бұрын

Sad to see Primm go. We all used to stop by the outlets on our way to Las Vegas. Nowdays we just go straight to Vegas. No point stopping by now.

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Hopefully Buffalo Bill’s can make a comeback!

@jimmy1667 Жыл бұрын

I worked front desk for Primadoona/Bills when it was owned by The Primms. aWe were always busy and thriving. Gaming was great. It was excellent. Once it was sold, it went down hill. There was more than one murder there. An employee killed another due to a family argument. The concern venue use to get all big names. It’s just do sad to what became of state line. I have fond memories of days gone by out there.

@genesannes Жыл бұрын

Buffalo Bill's was one of our favorite places to stay. It's really sad to see a place that was fun and now its a hole in the wall.

@spectroman71 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I absolutely shopped in this mall all the time on my way into Vegas! It was great! It's unbelievable how quickly trends fade these days. The Primadonna, with its elegant popcorn lights lining the exterior, was the classy option whereas Buffalo Bill's was the "Fun" theme park option. Whiskey Pete's was...well, the ghetto option. But it was great having all three connected by rail. You could have a mini vacation right there without even going all the way to Vegas. So sad to see it now!

@darlacarter8115 Жыл бұрын

Wow I use to drive the Shuttle to transport the Workers from Vegas to Prim, Stayed at Whiskey Pete’s and Went to Concerts at Buffalo Bills, and plenty of shopping at Primm Valley Mall.

@TheWezguy Жыл бұрын

It’s so sad to see the mall like this. As recently as 2015 my wife and I stopped there and bought some baby clothes. So sad to see it in the state it is in. Love these videos keep them up!

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

It’s even sadder than it was after reopening in 2020.

@princessmarlena1359 Жыл бұрын

Last time I was here was 2017.

@thatkidfromsmartsville2012 Жыл бұрын

@@princessmarlena1359 I was last there in 2017 also

@cancersurvivor9992 Жыл бұрын

So sad. I have made the drive from SoCal to Vegas at least 125 times and almost every single time I stopped at Primm. The rollercoaster at Buffalo Bills is (was) AWESOME! That first drop is amazing. I understand times change but in this case - not for the better.

@metalboy8822 Жыл бұрын

Like walking through a ghost town! Even with not much there: I'd still feel like I pretty much I had a run of the place. I mean, whose going to stop me, right? 🤣

@fanaticat1 Жыл бұрын

I live in NJ, which has the most shopping malls per capita in the USA. A number of malls have gone bankrupt, or, like this mall, only have a few stores left, others closed up entirely. The odd thing is, they keep building more new malls, instead of redoing the existing malls. This mall looks like it was beautiful back when it was fully functional. So sad, really. Thanks for the tour, you presented it well!

@fanaticat1 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K sometimes they cut corners when they build new buildings. Material they use isn’t a strong as it used to be either. I do understand that when you remove some of the items from the building like the asbestos, it could be expensive for the disposal. With all of those wasted properties being left empty I think it’s sad. They could do something with those buildings, I’m sure.

@mikedesil23 Жыл бұрын

Freehold Mall ❤

@fanaticat1 Жыл бұрын

@@mikedesil23 I love that mall!

@dangusprime 9 ай бұрын

@karlwithak hmmm decorating and repairing vs building the whole massive thing and then decorating hmmm wonder which is cheaper

@fanaticat1 9 ай бұрын

@@dangusprime I often wondered that myself!

@ronzo7238 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You brought back memories to reminisce. Buffalo Bills in Primm Valley was our go to spot in 1995/96 heading back to Los Angeles including shopping at the outlet stores. Yes, it is sad how times has taken its toll. Thanks much for sharing your video.😢

@edwardcorrigan4775 5 ай бұрын

I live in Reno, Ive always been a fan of Fallout series, in Fallout New Vegas, they have a town of Primm out of curiosity I decided to check and see about Primm, amazing how much the game maker got right. Although it wasn't 100%, it did make the effort to do their research. Yes they don't have all of Primm in the game just a good slice for the game. Now I need to make a trip to Primm.

@philkumai Жыл бұрын

It's very sad to see the Primadonna in its current condition. I do have fond memories of staying at the hotel and being able to walk through the casino to the outlets and do a little shopping and get some food at the food court there. But it does really look like a shell of itself. We used to take the monorail across the freeway to Whiskey Pete's as well. I know malls are closing across America so it won't be surprising when they close down the outlet mall. Thanks for the update on Primm Valley and your video on Buffalo Bills as well! Keep up the great work!

@maryquan8081 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I shopped in this mall and ate at the buffet in Primm Valley casino. I loved going to the mall as it was quiet and name brand merchandise were real bargains. I agree the casino was very quiet but the atmosphere was pleasant and the clean. I do hope they will get an opportunity to advertise more so there would be more traffic and more shoppers. So sad to see how the mall had become so quiet and abandoned.

@bhydrated9829 Жыл бұрын

WOW! So sad.... Top Notch symposium sir! Thx I had NO idea thinks had tanked on this level. Gesshhh

@herbertbell9438 Жыл бұрын

Had a lot of fun here in the 90's. Our whole family loved riding back and fourth on that monorail, it was one of the coolest things ever. Rode the Ferris wheel more than once. We would rent cars in Barstow and drive all the way out, stopping and sometimes staying at Prim, often we would go all the way in to Vegas.

@user-gx9nc9ev2m Жыл бұрын

Aww I used go there when I was a student in UNLV back in 05-10 . Used to drive down to primm for cali lottery.. sad to see those closing

@tompmcneil Жыл бұрын

I stayed there several times and enjoyed all three casinos. One challenge for operators in Primm is the lack of housing. Employees had to commute from other places. Especially in today’s job market, it would be difficult to staff a revived Primm operation. Thanks for the post.

@sherrellbennett1333 Жыл бұрын

They did have a small community behind Primm at one time and trailers (mobile homes that were shared) at Whiskey Pete's. Don't know what happened to those.

@Morongobill Жыл бұрын

@@sherrellbennett1333 the apartment complex behind Primadonna is for the employees.

@cobra12398 Жыл бұрын

So true, Staffing was always a issue. For awhile they did offer residential sleeping quarters off the main hotels. But it was a challenge finding those willing to basically live there during their off-days, and being fully staffed on their next scheduled work day on a consistent basis.. Cheap gas prices helped. Take away that, and the commute from Vegas was not so easy to justify and work scuttles were not convenient as a trip alternative for transportation. I remember how busy that mall area and Primm was in general. A work colleague serviced that area along with areas in Southern NV, and it was a challenge everyday to complete his responsibilities due to the time constraints that it entitled.

@bigbrother9531 Жыл бұрын

Place went down hill when Primm sold. Big corporations tried to get your last dollar driving back to California. Too bad, times are changing. Loved going there way back in my younger days. My friends and I would do a turn-around on the weekends. Play a little, eat a little, play a little more, then drive back to L.A..

@randysmith7045 Жыл бұрын

wow, Primm, the white one, was my fav one, stayed so many times there.

@jaimelopez-gi3oo Жыл бұрын

Perfect for low scale homes for upcoming artists and musicians.

@uss_04 Жыл бұрын

I remember this place in 2000’s era. The whole area felt like it was just so lively and busy. Right place at the right time I suppose. Almost makes me envy those born later who never got to see the decline. I wish I had a digital camcorder back then to record how busy and grand it was.

@dangusprime 9 ай бұрын

It was so busy, packed around the clock!

@FirstLetterK Жыл бұрын

Damn, primm was always our first stop when going to Vegas. So sad to see, been going here since I was a kid

@kcastan01 Жыл бұрын

Used to come through here while on vacation to vegas with my parents as a kid. Good memories.

@nastypupp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. I've been going to Whiskey Pete's since early 90's in my 20's. Then Primadonna & Buffalo Bills throughout the years. We learned about slots, comps, buffets, hotels etc from these 3 casino/resorts. Seriously we were young, not much $ & we really enjoyed all of these places. The mall, the $15 rooms, all u can eat at Primm buffet & Bullalo Bills, just so much fun. Gas was $1 so we went to the State Line EVERY weekend seriously. Bingo at the star of desert arena was comped & we got mostly everything free cause we went so much & earned alot of points. We learned all about casinos & won more than we lost. It was always crowded, especially on holidays. Once we grew up lol, we ventured into Las Vegas & never won. Things were more expensive & we always went back to Primm & Buffalo Bills to stay & would drive into Las Vegas to play. I guess we all get old. I miss the hey day of the state line. We are now in our 50's. We started going as boyfriend & girlfriend & we were casino virgins back then. Now older, more $ & less time. But we still pass by & stop to get gas & reminisce. And we finally got married in Las Vegas last year during the covid closure. So sad to see the condition of mall & food court. Whatever happened to the golf course? U didn't mention that. I felt like I witnessed the death of an old friend watching your video. We had a crappy car, not much $ and we really thought we had found our special place. That was 30 years ago, so much simpler & amazing how happy we were. People look at the state line now & it's worn down & I get it. But I cherish my experiences & thanks again.

@semperfi8075 Жыл бұрын

WOW, I live in Henderson, Nevada. Wife and I stayed there regularly for over 20 years. We really don't go there much anymore. Throughout the years, we knew things were being scaled back due to the amusement park closing, Buffalo Bills closed for many years. Bus service completely stopped operating. Banquets and free gifts stopped as well. We've seen a decline for many years, but I'm totally taken aback by what I'm seeing now in this video, really shocked. Had very nice memories for over 2 decades, and now all we will have is fond and happy memories. Thank you for giving us an update!!

@mankinmarketing 9 ай бұрын

I use to work there years ago just after the Herbst's bought the property. I started as a cashier at the Chevron gas station. And then became a slot attendant for the casinos. And later switched to the race & sports book. I worked at all 3 properties including a part time job at the Eddie Bauer store in the mall. Primm was a busy place back in the early 2000's and I enjoyed working out there. It's sad to see what it has become today.

@scottabelli3406 Жыл бұрын

Been there many times. in the 90s and early 2000s from the high desert-Victorville here-they had Sat. bus trips to the state line- for $5 which included a buffet--We took the trips many times-a great deal. Sometimes on Thanksgiving again for $5 a trip there and a thanksgiving buffet with champagne. yes they had some good shows there as well--alas those days are gone

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Gone indeed. 😔

@cathycomenas5011 Жыл бұрын

would be cool to turn the mall into a complete artist space with street musicians, native American themes and diverse food stands like fry bread tacos. Bring back some old west history with a vibe for young and old....

@joshuagarvey9362 Жыл бұрын

Had lots of good memories there.

@arri275555 Жыл бұрын

That Casino was our go-to back in my Jr high days back in 91-93 and many years after that.

@oldproracing9360 Жыл бұрын

I had the extreme misfortune of staying at Primm Valley Resort for 2 nights in August of 2022 when they were the “Official Hotel” of The Vegas to Reno off road race. By far, it was the worst hotel I have ever had the displeasure to stay in. Ripped , dirty carpets, garbage lining the hallways, filthy windows….it was disgusting!

@thespankdmonkey Жыл бұрын

That pizza spot sure was the old buffet! Man it is so sad to see these properties like this. We used to love the great hotel rates we could get as NV residents. Made for a great staycation and the kids loved riding the monorail. And since the monorail was free it was a real bargain for the entertainment.

@zion9860 Жыл бұрын

The Primm valley casino looks like the hotel lobby from the movie The shining. It is definitely spooky without all the machines on the floor.

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Yeah not good. Took all of my good vibes from Buffalo Bill’s away.

@herbertdaugherty636 Жыл бұрын

I know I mentioned something on one of your other videos but depressing is the right word. When I was a young sailor in the Navy Primm/Stateline was always a stop on the way to and from Las Vegas. With the little monorail you could leave your car parked and have a great time. If you had too much to drink you didn’t have to worry. Emotional and wonderful memories come to mind. Nicely done.

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Thanks Herbert! Riding the monorails was my favorite part!

@Vegasliferpools Жыл бұрын

I worked valet @buffalobills 1997-2008.

@batshivamoosha7940 Жыл бұрын

So sad.

@herbertdaugherty636 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K not sure what your point is but we did spend money. And although it was nice it wasn’t a high-end or luxury property. I believe the rise of Native American gaming played a part in the demise of Stateline/Primm.

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

@sueloguejohnson8929 Жыл бұрын

So sad. We use to love going there.

@KeenaKindragon Жыл бұрын

Back in the 90s, we didn’t have any money, so our big vacation was to go stay at these hotels. We could get rooms for $10 and $20 a night. Then we’d drive to the strip during the day. Glorious vacation on a shoestring.

@knockknockbusted Жыл бұрын

Outlets drew the crowds, was a good little stop.

@aceofcheems7685 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing that Buffalo Bill's opened on my birthday and I was never notified I remember when I was a kid my grandparents would always tell me to NEVER go into the bathrooms alone in Primadonna or Whiskey Petes because a man was going to kidnap and kill me in a bathroom I figured that they were just bullshitting me to scare me into not wandering around the casino until I was 14 and a casino employee at primadonna told that she was the one that discovered sherrice's body and I felt sick to my stomach and ran out of there My opinion on how Prim can bring more people is to have a high-speed Rail connected between Vegas and primm Since the rooms are pretty cheap imprim it would definitely be worth the investment because people can stop at Prim get a room there and then they don't have to travel the 30 to 45 minutes , depending on traffic, to Vegas by car. With that High-Speed Rail the travel time gets cut down by half. Tourism increases on both sides I know there were people that will ask where could they put the station for the high-speed rail well the perfect place would be the mall Kind of how like the monorails in Vegas work they're behind the casinos. Hell make the whole mall into a transit hub for Greyhound and charter busses as well.

@davidleinoff8589 Жыл бұрын

Saw Styx in Prim around 5 years ago, fun evening. Lots of potential here, sad situation. Informative videos, thank you.

@MiteshDamania Жыл бұрын

They should convert the mall into fast food drive thrus. It's the perfect place to pickup food especially when stuck in traffic

@lfong6737 Жыл бұрын

After a long drive from Northern Cali i would stay the night in Primm. I needed a low key night before getting the sensory overload of Vegas. Great memories and sad to see the decline.

@BeautyoftheUniverse333 4 ай бұрын

With how expensive everything is it doesn’t surprise me that it’s going out of business. I wouldn’t be surprised if the galleria eventually shuts down also.

@Becauseimme Жыл бұрын

So sad, you drop this resort in Newport Beach and one could charge $500 a night. Such a beautiful resort.

@lastboyscout629 Жыл бұрын

On the way back to L.A., we used to stop here all the time for breakfast, then a little slots. Remember they used to have Bonnie and Clyde car or Al Capone car exhibition right before the escalator down to the mall.

@Fyou600 Жыл бұрын

It’s at whiskey Pete’s the last I saw which was about a year ago

@KNIGHTGAMER-rm2dz 10 ай бұрын

I remember going to Buffalo Bills, Primm Valley Resort and casino and the outlet mall back in the day! When I was growing up in the early 2000’s it used to be packed and they once had a monorail station but then when we went back out last year it was sad a depressing to look at! It’s a shame what has happened to primm valley! Buffalo Bills was closed last year but there is hope for Buffalo Bills but still won’t be the same! Just a shame what has happened in the entire area in general!

@gboyce975 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe they reopened. Buffalo Bills/Whiskey Petes have to reason to exist anymore. Back before the days of tribal gaming these were the closest casinos for people coming from Southern California and there were shuttle buses that brought people on day trips from the Inland Empire. Now you have to drive past several tribal casinos like San Manuel which are much nicer properties. Makes no sense anymore. I remember staying there back in the 90's. Times have changed.

@jamslam5641 Жыл бұрын

Uh, many people from CA still travel to Primm to place bets on sports, which is illegal in CA. Can't believe idiots said no to Prop 27.

@gboyce975 Жыл бұрын

@@jamslam5641 It's not "many" people who are doing that. Especially when you can be at South Ponte or M resort in another 15 minutes of driving.

@jamslam5641 Жыл бұрын

Uh, it's not 15 minutes... closer to 30. And why drive longer to M Resort when they have the same exact book? It's obvious you never bet there cause their book is crowded during football season.

@gboyce975 Жыл бұрын

@@jamslam5641 Because its not a depressing dump like those properties in Primm

@thatkidfromsmartsville2012 Жыл бұрын

@@jamslam5641 probably because people like nicer properties that have working slot machines and are popular and better unlike Primm which only has dead hotels that are old and outdated

@supermodestmouse Жыл бұрын

damn - i used to stop here with my parents all the time to shop and stretch our legs. I didn't realize so much had closed! I remember the tour buses would always stop there and the food court would usually be packed!

@austinpuppy Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Vegas and used to love the train from Whiskey Pete's to Buffalo Bills. So sad the state of everything now.

@Ivantheserious Жыл бұрын

Worked at Kate Spade ♠️ and Náutica back in 2015; I remember every weekend was busy and especially that Holiday Season. I loved the inexpensive Chinese buffet they had-would spend my lunch in there eating and watching videos.

@LasVegas68 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I would spend 4th of July out there. Stay two nights and just take the Tram from BB to whiskey Pete's. We would get to the truck in the parking lot, drop the tailgate and watch the great fireworks display. Good times for sure!

@kathrynralli4557 Жыл бұрын

My sister and I used to take our children there just to ride the rollercoaster! So sad.

@SystaSoldier Жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning little Cherise Iverson. That situation was so heartbreaking…

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

I remember it well. I was in tears reading about it again while researching the video.

@BSRMom Жыл бұрын

I remember stopping at Primm multiple times over the last 25 years. It is so sad to see how it has disintegrated. I used to shop at the mall quite often.

@Cz007_ Жыл бұрын

Wow so terribly sad. I visited that mall in April 2019 and I recall it was pretty slow and dead already. I stopped by the Juice Box for a smoothie and walked around and ate at Primm and Proper. I stayed at Buffalo Bills for 4 days. My how times and things have changed

@cancel.lgbtq.6892 Жыл бұрын

So sad to see this mall looks like this. I used to drive out to Primm just to walk around at this mall way back in mid 2000's. I still remember when Boulevard mall was the place to be in early 90's. They had stair lead to underground mall where Foot Locker is now.

@chaotic1223 Жыл бұрын

I remember shopping at the Claires here as a kid when my family went. Crazy seeing it now

@bodiep9132 Жыл бұрын

We used to go there a lot. Loved to shop in the mall. Always great deals!!!! Last time we shopped there was in 2017 & it was already starting to die. So sad to see when u remember its heyday!!! People by the busloads used to go there & Buffalo Bills for what they called “turnabout’s “

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

It really is sad to see. I remember the mall being full and then have slowly watched it die. I don’t think it will survive much longer. They have to be losing tons of money just on maintenance even if they have cut way back.

@jaybird7534 Жыл бұрын

They probably plan to have regular concerts again and that's why they are moving over to Buffalo Bills. Used to hop both monorails all over Primm and ride the giant ferris wheel in the parking lot area and shoot um up on the Cowboy Log Ride with the family at Primmadonna, oh and of course the roller coaster you could hear rubble by while in your hotel room, never the same after the Iverson death. Gary Primm too was never the same and soon sold to MGM and was also invested in MGM, last I heard he was spending a lot of time on his yacht in Cali. We happened to be there just days before the little girl was killed in the Arcade bathroom, they closed it and removed the arcade. My son used to play games there, then suddenly it was all gone/closed. She was way too young to have been left unattended by her dad in the middle of the night, killed by 18 y/o Jeremy Strohmeyer serving a life sentence, now in his 40s, weird, very weird, very sad. Buffalo Bills has a large concert venue Star of the Desert Arena that always booked top names, saw Don Henley, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company and others at BB's. Won and lost alot of money in those three casinos. Whiskey Pete's had an incredible buffet at one time, actually as good as vegas.

@r.a.contrerasma8578 Жыл бұрын

We went there to Primm Valley, visited that mall in October. Loved getting the hot dogs at the bar and playing the slots. The pool was nice, rooms decent. Hopefully they'll open up the rollercoaster at Buffalo Bills to inject a little action back into that place. And yes, I do remember the buffet back at Primm. Better days gone by it seems.

@deshea327 Жыл бұрын

This used to be a great place to stay without paying the Vegas hotel prices and only 30 min from the Strip. I bought my first Burberry purse from their outlet store here...such a steal. Hopefully the new owners will do something grand to restore. It's a great stop on our CA to Vegas trip.

@Morongobill Жыл бұрын

I could see a decision to close PD and only reopen Whiskey Petes. Ten miles closer to LV at Jean, the Nevada Landing was bulldozed long ago and the Goldstrike has been closed for a longtime also.

@ran97396 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories, Primm.

@attorneyrobert Жыл бұрын

It is a shame they can't copy all the things that South Pointe is doing right and revitalize things here. South Pointe is far off off-strip but they have a thriving casino, hotel, restaurants and ships there, and it's popular with people driving from out of town, and even some locals. It's really a shame so much money, effort and time have been put into these areas just to be left unused and rotting. The monorail shots show it all - a great idea to bring life to both sides of the freeway left for dead and covered with bird poop.

@LivewireT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this trip down memory lane! I used to work at the Primm Coffee Shop when it was called The Gallery Cafe back in 2012-2013. I took the shuttle bus from the downtown bus station to Primm Valley Casino. I was surprised to learn GP's Steakhouse is now closed. I knew quite a few restaurant workers from the Gallery Cafe and GP's Steakhouse, since we shared the kitchen area. Too bad this place is like a ghost town now, it will always hold a special place in my heart.

@jeannerogers7085 Жыл бұрын

O this makes me so sad! I loved that hotel and mall.

@rasierra Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate these videos that show your love for the Vegas Valley, Shawn!

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rene!

@tracybland2649 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Place was very special to my late husband n I. We had a blast back in the day here. Hope someday it can return along with me. 😉

@Jeff-bv1ek Жыл бұрын

I used to drive from San Diego to Primm and just stay there for the weekend. Did it many, many times. Figured why Drive the extra distance to be in the much more crowded Las Vegas. Primm had everything I needed for a fun weekend. Sad to see this video. But really appreciate it.

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@wedge4hire Жыл бұрын

This is so sad to see. My wife and I would stop here each time we were headed to Vegas, get something to eat, play for about a half an hour and get back on the road. I always enjoyed the gaming at the Primm Casino and will miss it a lot. Guess we'll turn our attention in the future to Buffalo Bills!

@Cyrus992 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the Outlets of Barstow is not alone. I believe this outlet mall along with Ontario Mills and the two in Las Vegas made the Barstow die off.

@Milestomemories Жыл бұрын

I think the new outlets in Barstow are doing well. Across the street from the old ones.