Just at the border between Arizona and Nevada is the famous Hoover Dam. Did you know that it is one of the most important constructions on the 20th century, and the second largest concrete structure in the world? Another funny fact people forget is that by just walking across the Hoover Dam, you enter a different time zone! So after or during your visit of Las Vegas or on the way back from the Grand Canyon, stop at the Hoover Dam and take one of the Hoover Dam Tours.
Hoover Dam Helicopter Tour
The Stars and Stripes Air Tour is a 2 hours tour departing from Boulder City. First you fly over Boulder city, with a quick historic speech about the city. Then the helicopter takes you over the Hoover Dam, and Black Canyon. It’s a great way to get a full sky view of the Hoover Dam and the scenic Black Canyon. If you are staying in Las Vegas, you are picked up and dropped off in front of your hotel. You can also with the Maverick Helicopter tours soar over Lake Mead and enjoy an amazing sky view of the Colorado River before it reaches the grand Canyon.
Into the Hoover Dam Tour
Your not so much interested in engineering? Well forget about that! A Hoover Dam tour into the dam can change your perspective, and is really worth it, whether you’re a science geek or a stay home mom. The Hoover Dam Powerplant Tour is very interesting, and teaches you a lot of interesting facts. During 2 hours you learn all about the construction of the Hoover Dam and how it operates. You really get a full look behind the scenes of Hoover Dam with professionals explaining you everything there is to know about the dam. If you are even interested in a more technical aspect of the dam the Hoover Dam Tour, a longer tour showing you some of the behind the scene operations.
Ultimate Hoover Dam Tour
The Ultimate Hoover Dam Tour is the most complete tour you can find. It gives you the best experience and the deepest insights about the Hoover Dam. You are picked up from your hotel (in Vegas). During the tour the guides go over the full history of the Hoover Dam, with exhibits, a movie, and interesting and astonishing facts about the Hoover Dam! After will visit the inside and outside parts of the Hoover Dam, enjoy your lunch break with a view on the water reservior. You also visit Boulder City for another interesting informative session, and as an additional incentive for the kids, you also visit the Ethel M’s Chocolate factory, and get a little history background on the creator of the Hoover Dam and his relation with the Mafia in Las Vegas! Now that’s a complete tour!
Note: If you drive there, the Arizona side of the Hoover Dam has free parking.
So maybe visiting a dam is not on your bucket list and top interest, but if you are close to the Hoover Dam, it is really worth your time. You cannot pass on such breath taking views. And it is afterall, the most famous Dam in the world, so there must be a good reason… aren’t you curious?
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