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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Oct 8, 2024
One of the 'must do's' if your in the vegas area, such an iconic structure that I rate it as one of the best man-made structures ever built, apart from walking across the dam head, go to the view poi… Full review by PeterB11369
Sep 28, 2024
My fourth trip to see the dam and it has come a long way. There's now a parking lot ($10) a short walk to the dam. You don't need to take the tour, but first-timers should. Good visitors center and g… Full review by Americansportswriter
Sep 22, 2024
Good security walking into the dam, the dam tour was canceled, but we got to see the plant. They had a turbine in parts to fix it and we got to see what it looks like on the inside. A rare view, as t… Full review by Nadine B
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 …
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.
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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What are the seven western states that have interests in the Colorado River?
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The Colorado River Basin states are: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Each state is party to the Colorado River...