Hoover Dam

About

Explore the iconic art deco dam and kayak its crystal clear waters.

Why go

• Walking across the top makes you realize how huge human engineering can be
• It's truly breathtaking and a marvel of art deco engineering
• Impressive engineering achievement with views from the bridge

Must try

• Go deep inside the dam with The Guided Dam Tour
• Kayak below the Hoover Dam
• Walk up the Michael Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

Pro tips

• Day trip from Las Vegas, about a 40-minute drive
• Go early to beat heat and lines
• Parking is $10 on the NV side, but free lots are available on the AZ side
• Get a permit from the National Park Service to launch kayak
• Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat

Good to know

• Water level was low

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (50285 reviews)

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