Hoover Dam · Las Vegas, United States · Trailwind

LandmarkHoover DamLas Vegas, United StatesThis Depression-era engineering marvel spans the Colorado River on the Nevada-Arizona border, holding back Lake Mead behind a 726-foot concrete wall…

Set in: Las Vegas, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

The dam tour goes inside the structure and down into the power plant, book ahead in peak season

Walking across the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman bridge gives the classic postcard view of the dam face

Pair it with a stop at Lake Mead for a swim or boat rental on the way back

Pairs well with

Bellagio Fountains, 25 mi away

Fremont Street Experience, 25 mi away

Zabriskie Point, 119 mi away

The Narrows, 132 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Hoover Dam?Hoover Dam is in Las Vegas, United States.What is Hoover Dam known for?This Depression-era engineering marvel spans the Colorado River on the Nevada-Arizona border, holding back Lake Mead behind a 726-foot concrete wall about 40 minutes from the Strip.Keep exploring

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