Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge

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 …

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Mar 30, 2025
If you’re in Las Vegas, a visit to the Hoover Dam is a must! This 726-foot-tall engineering marvel was the largest concrete structure in the world when it was completed in 1935—an incredible feat of …Full review by dwightcalwhite
Mar 27, 2025
We purchased the Guided Dam Tour, which includes the Power-plant tour as well as the dam and the older original visitors center. The current Visitors Center was closed for renovation so we didn’t get…Full review by Jamie M
Mar 26, 2025
Mike was an exceptional tour guide. Very detailed information, friendly and answered all questions. A bit funny as well. Definitely recommend this tour.Full review by Z8227TYrobinb
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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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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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What we saw was that most people dont actually take the tour so a big queue was not really an issue to get tickets.
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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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You might try calling Park Services
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