Sight Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
A sight in Las Vegas, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
1930s concrete giant on the Colorado River; walk the top and the bypass bridge for the full view.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Las Vegas, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat.
- Type
- Sight
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Hoover Dam is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Las Vegas
3 more curated sights in Las Vegas. See the full Las Vegas guide.
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The Neon Museum
Boneyard of retired casino signs with guided tours on the history of Las Vegas.
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The Mob Museum
Organized crime history in the old federal courthouse, with a speakeasy and distillery in the basement.
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Bellagio Fountains
Choreographed fountain show on the Bellagio lake, free and right on the Strip.
When to go
Average daily highs in Las Vegas run from 56°F in December to 107°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For Hoover Dam itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Las Vegas from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Las Vegas weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hoover Dam, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 81 Hoover Dam Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.01605, -114.73944
- Destination
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Hoover Dam: quick answers
How much time do you need at Hoover Dam?
Plan on about 3 hours at Hoover Dam. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Hoover Dam?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book the Dam Tour online; the bypass bridge walkway is free.
Where is Hoover Dam?
Hoover Dam is at 81 Hoover Dam Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hoover Dam?
Hoover Dam appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hoover Dam to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Las Vegas.
Plan Las Vegas
- Las Vegas travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Las Vegas weather by month
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Lists & regions
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- Atomic Liquors Drinks
- Lotus of Siam Food
- Fremont Street Experience Activity
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.