Roadside Attractions in Boulder City

1 place worth pulling over for in Boulder City, Nevada, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Hoover Dam

Boulder City, Nevada

Spanning the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam is a colossal masterpiece of 1930s engineering. This Art Deco marvel not only tamed the mighty river to create Lake Mead but also stands as a stunning monument to American ingenuity. A surprising highlight is the intricate terrazzo tile floor inside the power plant, inspired by Navajo and Pueblo sand paintings.

Planning the stop

Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

Also worth a stop in Nevada

Pinball Hall of Fame

Las Vegas, Nevada

This massive, non-profit museum houses hundreds of playable pinball machines ranging from retro classics to modern marvels. Run entirely by volunteers, it is a sensory-rich walk down memory lane where every quarter spent supports local charity.

Nelson Ghost Town

Nelson, Nevada

This historic gold-mining settlement in Eldorado Canyon is a picturesque graveyard of vintage vehicles, rusted machinery, and weathered barns. Famous as a filming location, it even features a crashed plane prop from an action movie.

Nelson Ghost Town

Searchlight, NV

Step back into the Wild West at this historic gold-mining settlement, home to the infamous Techatticup Mine. Today, the ghost town is a surreal graveyard of vintage cars, dilapidated barns, and even a crashed plane prop from a movie. It is one of the most photographed spots in the Nevada desert.

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