Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas

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Your Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas starts on Tropicana Ave, where you'll learn about the city's Wild West roots and how the Great Depression and the dam transformed it. After leaving Vegas, you'll explore the Colorado River and its role before the dam. Discover key figures like Frank “Hurry Up” Crowe and the Six Companies, and how water distribution from the dam is evolving. In Boulder City, created for the dam’s construction, hear about labor conditions and conflicts. Enjoy views at Lake Mead Viewpoint and learn about the dam's construction, including the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. You can also stop at Boulder Dam Bridge Overlook for the best view and choose to drive across or walk along the Hoover Dam. Finish at the Hoover Dam Lookout, reflecting on its impact on the southwest