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Hoover Dam

US 93, Boulder City, NV 89109
702-293-8321
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As featured in 3 days in Las Vegas
Ranked #6 of 15 activities in Boulder City
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Type: Dams, National Parks, Tourist/ Visitor Centers, Tours
Activities: Kayaking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and... more » Owner description: Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada. Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead, and is located near Boulder City, Nevada. Paid parking, visitor center and guided tours. « less
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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Seeing the Hoover Dam and the museum about the building of the dam is worth taking time away from the Strip on Vegas. When you look at the history of the Dam, it is an amazing achievement. So many years ago to have constructed this Dam....it's awe inspiring. Get there early, to beat the crowds and the heat, if you... More

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Nashville, TN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We arrived to the Hoover Dam early on a Monday morning as you can't buy Dam Tour tickets online (only $30). I'm really glad we were the first tour b/c it started to get busy afterwards. We enjoyed our tour, our tour guides were informative and really nice. We were able to go down into the Dam and look out... More

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Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

A short drive (less than 30 min) off the strip. It was fairly impressive. I took the 1 hour tour (dam and powerplant). Fairly impressive and something everyone should do at least 1 time.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Hoover Dam is something everyone should see once. It's no theme park, but it's something to behold. You either pay $7 to park nearby the dam, or there are some free lots, but it's a long walk from the free lots and they fill up on busy days. Anyway, go, park, and walk across the top of the dam and... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Not far from Vegas, on the way to/from Grand Canyon. You can park the car on the free parking , go a bit up and check the dam from the bridge. Or drive till the dam itself and park there. Both views are amazing.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We had the opportunity to drive over the dam wall and go back via the over pass. There is a parking spot just after the bridge and a short walk gives you an awesome view of the dam.

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Whistler, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The dam is a very impressive project and worth the visit. A visit can be as brief as a drive across the dam or as extensive as visiting the visitors centre to gather more informative facts

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Sutton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

A trip to Las Vegas would not be complete without a side trip to the Hoover Dam in Boulder City Nevada. The dam is an architectural wonder, rising high above the Colorado River. It must be seen to be believed. Driving across the dam will take you into Arizona, as the Colorado River serves as the border between Nevada and... More

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Cape Sable Island, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Hoover Dam is a must see. It is breathtaking and only about an hour's drive from Las Vegas. I was awestruck and the vastness of the dam and the bridge you have to drive over! You pass the Hoover dam on your way to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas, and it is a must stop!

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Not worth ,if just to go there. But it is on the way to Grand Canyon,then should stop by.Not things much, just a peek takes some pictures. Very bad rest room.

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