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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Dec 22, 2024
This place is a nice lookout. I was there one afternoon and it was a pleasent place to just walk and enjoy the view. Its big And its high So take in mind your phobias Full review by Nir A
Dec 19, 2024
The area opens at 500am for you early birds who want to get there before sunrise. Be ready to go through security multiple times as there are many armed security guards everywhere. We went on Saturda… Full review by Creeping_Death_LA
Dec 13, 2024
Was lucky enough to be able to visit the Hoover Dam our recent mother daughter trip to Las Vegas for the Thanksgiving holiday. We had such a good time and the Hoover Dam was unbelievable. Amazing to … Full review by Stephanie 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.
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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Inside tours were cancelled when we were there in mid Feb 2022. If you're driving, park in one of the lots (free parking) and walk the dam and the bridge. It's all free.
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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How was the river diverted during dam construction?
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The river was diverted around the dam site through four 50-foot-diameter tunnels, two drilled through the canyon walls on each side of the river. The tunnels,...
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