Grand Hoover Dam

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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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
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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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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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No, your guess is as good as mine. I just checked the web site and the site made it clear that there is no forseeable opening date.
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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...
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