They do a great job bringing tourists in to the city that is home to Boulder dam and the train…read moremuseum. Lots of historic buildings and great places to eat

The Magic Kingdom is the Happiest Place on Earth. With the happiest hiking trails, lake, and…read moredowntown in Nevada, Boulder City is the Happiest Place in Nevada. In my eyes Boulder City is the Magic Kingdom of Nevada. Where Disney Land's mascot is a mouse, Boulder City's is a big horn sheep. This review talks about the different lands that are the components of the Magic Kingdom of Nevada that is Boulder City (abbreviated BC). Main Street USA BC features a central business district that was built with the principles of town planning. It features two Main Streets: Nevada Way & Arizona Street. When the founders built the town in the 30's, it was designed so residents would not want to leave to drink & gamble. In similar fashion to good town planning, there is abundant greenery. If you picture Washington D.C.; Boulder City Square & Wilbur Square are the Mall. The Bureau of Reclamation Building, sitting on a hill would be the Capitol. There is so much to see & do. This includes Coffee Cup, Boulder Bowl, antique shops, Boulder Theater, & the Historic Boulder Dam Hotel. Events are held throughout the year. Adventure Land BC is a land of adventure. Bootleg Canyon is world known for the highly acclaimed bike trails. From high above Bootleg Canyon, a popular adventure is ziplining down Red Mountain. For the hard core adventurists, Gold Strike Canyon is a place to play Indiana Jones while you climb ropes and slide down death slides on the way to the Colorado River. My favorite adventure is to hike up Red & Black Mountain to see awesome views of Vegas, Lake Mead, & Boulder City. Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers infinite adventures. Boulder City Stone Circle offers adventures for astronomers. In 2005 Pluto was observed from this spot. And If your a golfer, the three golf courses offer adventures in golf. Frontier Land What a dam frontier BC is. In the 30's it was the hub for building Hoover Dam. With the electricity generation Hoover Dam accelerated the settlement of the southwest. The Historic Southern Nevada Railroad played a major role. Today people could ride in a Historic Nevada Railroad train on weekends in addition to experiencing the Southern Nevada Railroad Museum. Recently when the Memorial Bridge opened, it expanded the Las Vegas frontier into northern Arizona. There is discussion of major developments being built along US 93. At a higher elevation from Hoover Dam, the Frontier Land landmark would be Red & Black Mountain. Instead of a railroad, it is a hiking trail. Fantasy Land When I drive US 93 into BC, I am on the Journey to Imagination. BC is a place where fantasy comes true. It is a Fantasy Land where the dream of walking through 5 tunnels to one of the Wonders of the World comes true. It is a Fantasy Land where the pixie dust of the Hoover Dam created an inland sea known as Lake Mead. On this sea recreationists could ride in water craft or enjoy a boat tour. It is a Fantasy Land where the dream of sharing a picnic with big horn sheep comes true. And it is a fantasy land where people could share solitary moments in a valley with teddy bear cholla. At night I have lived my fantasies of walking on a dark River Mountains Loop Trail under the stars without the fear of getting jumped. It is a fantasy come true that brings me to Boulder City for night walks. Tomorrow Land BC is the city of tomorrow. It is a city designed with progressive zoning. The City Code of BC limits development to 120 single or multi-family residential permits per year. Voter approval is mandatory for the approval of city land an acre or more. It is a Tomorrow Land where power centers and sprawl are not in the horizon. BC is a Tomorrow Land that will include the Bypass of the Future I-11. It is a Tomorrow Land where people will be closer to nature than to space. At 202.7 square miles, BC has sufficient room to grow. Fast Pass to Bypass Line of Traffic In BC, people line up in cars. US 93 is known for its traffic headache. To bypass the gridlock on US 93 and Buchanan Boulevard, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam bound motorists use the fast pass to bypass a line of traffic. Here it is: At the first traffic signal on US 93 at the end of the freeway; turn right on Veterans Memorial Drive. At the traffic signal, turn left on Adams Blvd. At the 4-way stop, turn left on Buchanan Blvd. This ought to bypass the gridlock. Admission Boulder City is a public city. Admission is free. However if you drive a few miles above the speed limit, there will be a steep admission to enter the Magic Kingdom of Nevada. **Review 76 of The Daniel S. Yelp 100 Challenge.**

Nice place to watch the sunset, listen to music, visit the shops, and just relax. They also have…read moreboat rentals and Watersports. Nice vibe and ambiance.

I've always, always had a great experience at the Lake Las Vegas Marina. In the summer I've rented…read moreboats and I've been able to kayak in the water as well. It's a family friendly place with lots of stuff to do! I've taken walks around the marina with friends and family during holidays like the Fourth of July. They have beautiful displays during the holidays. Some nights, there's live music. Especially during the spring and winter.

PROS: This was amazing and I highly recommend coming here. Good views of the dam, gift shop is…read morenice, museum and movie available with purchase, and loads of parking CONS: You must pay for certain parking lots, movie/museum price is expensive at $40 a person as of 7/2026 OVERALL: This is a must-see experience if you're near vegas. There are lots that are free to park at past the dam. I recommend parking there

Hoover Dam is one of those spots in the US everyone feels like they need to see. It is considered…read moreone of engineering's 7 Industrial Wonders of the World with it's arch-gravity flood control. This national historic spot is 726' tall and 1244' wide, it's definitely a fun sight to see. Back in the great depression, more specifically in 1935 when it opened, it was the largest water dam of the time. If you are going from LA to Vegas, it's not exactly on the way but 45 minutes past Vegas if you want to hit it up 'along' the way. I think most people prefer to get to Vegas first, and then it's not too bad at about 45 minutes outside of town. For me, it's such a quick stop of under an hour that it doesn't feel worth it to do that. If you're driving in, there will be a security checkpoint where they may open your trunk, etc but then you can park wherever to check things out. They have a visitor center with a paid $10 parking garage on the Nevada side and bathrooms. They also offer tours from there that I'm sure are informative and great. However, I've only ever driven in and stopped at different points to read the signs, take photos and just marvel at the grandiosity of it all. Also you know how I mentioned the Nevada side? It's right on the border with Arizona so that's pretty cool to be in two states at once at the designated points. It's a great photo to straddle the line and you're basically time travelling since they have two different time zones. The earlier you go, the better in my experience. Less crowds and heat closer to opening make for an ideal Hoover Dam experience!

What a unique little town in the Springs Preserve. Definitely worth checking out while you're…read morethere. Totally walkable from the main area but I'd recommend taking the train since it's about a 3 minute ride and way faster than walking. Pretty cool stuff to see and learn about the history of this little town.

If you compare this to using the 15 freeway and the 95 freeway, yes, this is the best one, in terms…read moreof congestion, when there are no construction zones. (I am so used to this one, that I hate going on the other ones, true story.) But, like I said in my review of the 215 Beltway, there is no middle ground here, there are so many Speeders and so many Slow-mo's. If you have a driver tracking App like me, you want to keep it to a certain speed. But if you drive properly, use the signals, check your blind spots, and keep gas in your tank, (disregard, Electric vehicle drivers) you should be alright. I use this one every morning and every afternoon unless I have errands. My home is located near the exit, so it's really convenient for me to use. As realtors would say, "Location, Location, Location."

It flows. Lacking the congested 15 freeway touristing near the strip.read more

It's been decades since the last time I visited the Fort. I'm impressed with the improvements. I…read morevisited the Fort for the Pollinator event, so there was much to see and experience. The museum displays are educational and interesting. The koi pond and walking trail is very pleasant. There are established fruit trees and a garden area. The tortoise were in their shelter within the habitat, so I didn't get an opportunity to see them during my visit. I would look forward to attending more events here.

I had to come here for a class project on the history of Mormons. The facility was clean and the…read morestaff were inviting. They don't offer a guide but they did have a quick video in the back that helped explain the history and some of the things that you will see at the museum. Although not something I'm interested in, the museum had a way of presenting the information where even I was intrigued. If its something you're into I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Located within the Crystals Shopping area of City Center is an Interactive Light Sculpture that…read morevisitors can walk through and around, touch, and just be enveloped by the Light emanating from the angled Plexiglas tubes and the multi-colored Lights embedded in the floor of the Sculpture... the Tubes contain liquid that is spun into Vortices that simulate Water Funnels or Liquid Tornadoes. It seemed as if visitors to Crystals were enjoying themselves traversing through the maze of angled tubes of spinning liquid... taking pictures of themselves with the Sculpture to send home along with other memories and events in Las Vegas. But, I was distracted by the condensation build-up within the plastic tubes... the liquid level does not completely fill the tube itself... combined with heat produced by the floor lamps pointed upwards that will heat the liquid.... results in condensation at the top of virtually every tube. The Condensation problem probably could be alleviated by lowering the ambient light level in Crystals, thereby enabling the lowering of the light level of the floor lights. Or raising the level of the water in each tube to the fill the tube completely with water... don't know how that's going to affect the vortex turbulence within the tube, though. I guess, there was no real-world testing of this Light Sculpture to "catch" anomalies such as this... WET does outdoor venues better... see Bellagio Water Show...

Journey To The West is a magnificent sculpture based from a Chinese novel. It's located in…read moreChinatown Plaza and there's ample parking. According to the plaque, it describes the novel as "the amazing adventures of Priest Xuanzang and his three disciples, the irreverent monkey, the greedy but lovable pig, and a hardworking river goblin as they go on the journey in search of Buddhist sutras." Furthermore, "In spite of all the trials and tribulations along the way, they are successful in reaching their goal" which is "the Palace in Western Heaven where the Buddha lives." It's a rather interesting story and the sculpture is a lovely representation of the novel!

Beautiful statue of depicting the 5 main characters from Journey to the West (西遊記) in the Las Vegas…read moreChinatown Plaza. Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Tang Sanzang, Sha Wujing, and White Dragon Horse. Although Las Vegas Chinatown is very tiny, this statue makes it unique for this specific Chinatown. As a Chinese kid growing up a big fan of 西遊記 and watching different adaptations of the story, this statue is most definitely worth taking pictures and videos of.