Boulder City was constructed in 1932 for dam workers and their families. Bechtel Corporation. For citizens shaken by the tumultuous effects of the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam project provided ...

Walkers can step back into Hoover Dam history while getting some of their daily steps in Boulder City. The town, about a half-hour south of Las Vegas, helped build Hoover Dam. A self-guided ...

It was after Hoover lost the election that he paid dam workers a visit in Boulder City and was met with boos, according to news accounts. What’s in a name? Such a sentiment was shared by many at ...

Las Vegas and Reno are its most famous tourist traps, but it’s also home to a “car forest” that is even weirder than Area 51 ...

The Hoover Dam, located on the border between Arizona ... For a more substantial meal, consider visiting the nearby Boulder City. This charming town, just a short drive from the dam, boasts ...

While most drinking and driving stories rarely have a happy ending, that was not the case for the Hanson family. Toward the ...

The celebration will be held from 4-7 p.m. in front of the police department. Food and drink will be available for sale with ...

Visitor center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Doors close at 4:15 p.m. Last tour departs at 3:45 p.m. Where: Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City.

From outside, this vast construction is about size, scale and spectacle. Once inside, it becomes more about appreciating how the whole thing holds together.

a drive through Boulder City, and stops at Lake Mead and Hemenway Park (known for its herds of wild big horn sheep). You'll also enjoy plenty of panoramic views and photo-ops at the Hoover Dam ...

Boulder City was constructed in 1932 for dam workers and their families. Bechtel Corporation. For citizens shaken by the tumultuous effects of the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam project provided ...

Hoover Dam, on the border of Nevada and Arizona, offers tours and scenic views. Visitors can choose between two guided tours: the Power Plant Tour and the Dam Tour. Tours often sell out, so arrive ...