Location: Boulder City
Top Things to do in Boulder City
What to do and see in Boulder City, Nevada (NV): The Best Things to do
Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada. It is approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2010 census, the population of Boulder City was 15,023.
Restaurants in Boulder City
1. Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By dbarch
Connects to large River Mountain Trail system connecting Boulder City to Lake Mead & Henderson, NV. Bike if you want the long tour, but walking is also very enjoyable. 60+ & sunny most of the winter.
2. Veteran's Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By sharrongeg - Henderson, United States
I would have killed to have lived close to an awesome park like this when my kids were little. Just huge - with tons of free parking. We saw: BMX track, 2 skate parks, duck ponds, water spouts for small kids, dog park, jungle gym, baseball fields, picnic tables, volleyball courts and I think a soccer field. All beautifully maintained. Tons of natural grass and beautiful trees. Way to go Boulder City!
3. Hoover Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,277 reviews
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 Arizona and Nevada. Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead, and is located near Boulder City, Nevada. Paid parking, visitor center and guided tours.
Reviewed By Hilberaldi
We took a round trip tour of Las Vegas, or if you are going to the Grand Canyon it is very worthwhile to know this gigantic and impressive dam is located between the states of Nevada and Arizona, in the city of Boulder City, about 50km from Las Vegas. , the size of the dam is huge, it dams the huge Lake Mead (Lake Mead National Recreation Area), the contrast between the water and the desert region is beautiful, these waters aided the development of the city of Las Vegas, you pass through this grand before arriving at Hoover Dam. And for those who enjoy cinema, it's worth mentioning that the movies Superman (1978), Transformers (2007) and Earthquake: The San Andreas Fault (2007) had scenes shot at Hoover Dam. We went by car, There are paid parking and free parking on site, to access the free parking, just go over the dam by car, and access the sites, before the dam has a paid parking building. Admission to the dam is free but controlled and the trick is to stop by the road to take pictures of the most beautiful spots on Lake Mead and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge until you reach the large parking pockets of Hoover Dam. Nevada-side, Arizona-side parking both cost $ 10 per vehicle, but those who don't mind walking a little further can go on to the smaller parking lots that are free. After parking your car, you can explore the Hoover Dam outside for free, or take one of the tours to visit the inner areas more deeply. Another attraction is crossing the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge through the pedestrian platform: Be sure to cross the bridge (on foot and by car) the experiences are different and complementary. It was very interesting the tour, which yielded impressive photos.
4. Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 378 reviews
The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum is located in historic downtown Boulder City, inside the Boulder Dam Hotel. The Museum can be accessed on the first floor of the Hotel.
Reviewed By lisajK2101YO - Victoria, Canada
We stumbled upon this little free museum when we were exploring the city. It doesn't take a long time to walk through and it is just kind of a neat space to check out! I felt like it was actually a really cool extension of the hoover dam visit that we had just had. Would recommend stopping in if you're in Boulder City and would like a little more history or just a cool place to stop for something to do.
5. Nevada State Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By HappyJana - Las Vegas, United States
Came for the Santa Train. We got to see the model railroad set while we waited. Everything was decorated for Christmas! We got to meet Santa. There was hot chocolate and cookies. Such a memorable experience.
6. Nevada State Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
A railroad museum that offers train rides on weekends at 10AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, and 2:30PM (except July and August); You may also ride in our caboose and in the cab of the locomotive (some restrictions). The ride lasts approximately 40 minutes and runs from Boulder City to Railroad Pass and return. There are other engines and equipment on static display around our pavilion. There is also a model railroad car with Lionel and HO gauge equipment running. There is also a 7.5" gauge (1/8 scale) scale railroad with approximately 2500 ft of track that operates on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. We also have StoryTime trains for kids of all ages on the 3rd Saturday of the month. During December we run Santa Train and Pajama Train, call for more information on all trains.
7. Hemenway Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By shescrapbooks - Penfield, United States
I’m so glad I discovered this park while researching our trip on trip advisor! It’s a great little park all in it’s own. We stopped by in the morning and kids played on the playground and my husband and I meandered around and enjoyed the views of Lake Mead. No big horn sheep were around. After a full day exploring the Hoover dam, we decided to stop back and were so glad we did! The big horn sheep were grazing in the grass and I was surprised how close they came to us! We did not disturb them at all, but they were fun to watch for a bit!
8. Winged Figures of the Republic Statues
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By MikeH305 - Phoenix, United States
Art Deco sculptures that are on the side of the dam. These are bronze and very large winged angels I would say and beautifully done. Got to park and walk to them to get a good view.
9. Lake Mead Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Vacation826339
Some people like to just wing it but I've noticed that you can miss a lot of hidden stuff when you do that. So, be sure to stop in and check our the displays, gift shop and maps
10. Boulder Beach Campground (Lake Mead National Recreation Area)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By KMVV - Pennsylvania, United States
We, now being senior citizens and armed with our lifetime senior pass, rented our site in the campground at Boulder Beach for $10 per night. Even at the full price of $20 it is well worth a stay. There are no hookups for RVs in the campground and sites are first come first served. Sites are easy to get into, level and paved. There are water stations throughout the loops and a restroom in each loop. There are no showers, however. Restrooms are cleaned daily. There is a dump station and water fill area. The park volunteers are friendly, attentive and very helpful. The park is situated along a miles long paved bike trail and in close proximity to the trailhead for the old train trail to the dam. A wonderful 7.5 mile round trip hike. Boulder City is just a few miles away. The park is gorgeous and there is ample space between units. The weather during our March visit was perfect for hiking and biking.
