Hoover Dam

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taken from Arizona side of Hoover Dam

looking down at Hoover Dam

Inside Hoover Dam

Day Trip from Vegas

Hoover Dam/Lake Mead: Hoover Dam


If you are in Vegas area it is worth the trip to see Hoover Dam. The construction of this massive dam is impressive as you cross from Nevada over to Arizona. If possible take the Forty minute guided tours. You get a better understanding of the history of the dam and it is cool to see down in the dam and the generating rooms inside.We've seen in twice and it is amazing what a few years of drought will do to the water levels there. There are several places to park and take photos as well as a gift shop and a place to eat . If you make it to Vegas take a look at this landmark.

Get out of the city and see the beautiful desert 'scape' The Joshua Tree is the largest of the yuccas and it is the symbol of the Mojave Desert.

Travel southwest (I-15) of Las Vegas right over the border to CA to enter the Mojave National Preserve.