Hoover Dam Nevada

Hoover Dam

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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 … See more

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Aug 11, 2024
We visited on our own, without a tour. We also did not take any of the tours at the dam. Unfortunately the visitor center was closed but we still enjoyed the visit. Parking was easy. Though it wa… Full review by dands238
Aug 7, 2024
Power plant tour ($15 / person). Arrived and the movie wasn’t working so immediately got into the lifts. The kids still had no awareness of what they really were seeing at this point, it made the ass… Full review by pcp2008
Jul 30, 2024
Pictures and Videos don't do this place justice. Truly amazing. Breathtaking❤️Iconic!#hooverdam #nevada #lasvegas #arizona #lakemead #coloradoriver #travel #usa #hooverdambridge #baecation Valentine'… Full review by Wilma F
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Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada an…
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Weekenders in Vegas typically have no idea that just outside this desert metropolis is a secluded canyon with cold, clear water, starr…
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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 …
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Opened:1936
Architectural style:Art Deco
Owner:United States government
Height:221.41 m

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Given it's closed on thanksgiving day; is there any other "un-official" way we can we view it? Or what else would you …
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Given it's closed on thanksgiving day; is there any other "un-official" way we can we view it? Or what else would you suggest that may be open to experience it on thanksgiving day? (or other options along the way from LV to Sedona)
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I like this place, but the factory might be closed. Garden address: 2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden It is nice small …
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I like this place, but the factory might be closed. Garden address: 2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden It is nice small stop when leaving LV.
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Answer by Heikki H · Nov 21, 2023
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How early do the Full Tour tickets sell out? The website says they are first-come/first-served, on-site/in-person only. No …
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How early do the Full Tour tickets sell out? The website says they are first-come/first-served, on-site/in-person only. No online.
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We arrived at 9 and got a 10 a.m. tour. When we left a couple of hours later, the tours were late on the day.
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What is the best Inside Dam Tour if I am driving in my own car? I am not able to do the whole Bus thing from Vegas
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Mid morning is a great time. Parking in the garage on Nevada side is $10. There is free parking on Arizona side if you don’t mind walking.
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Hi, Im going from Sonoma,AZ to Grand canyon...do I hit the hoover dam first then Grand Canyon and what rim should …
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Hi, Im going from Sonoma,AZ to Grand canyon...do I hit the hoover dam first then Grand Canyon and what rim should I go to to stay there overnight prior to heading to Zion?
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Depending on whether you're going to the south rim or west rim it's about an hour away. I definitely suggest doing the west rim over the South rim
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Any idea when the Hoover Dam will reopen?
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No, but I’m guessing when Covid-19 or whatever threat they are feeling it needs to be closed for protection is over.
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