Hoover Dam itself is very cool! The engineering and history behind it is one to know! We did the…read morepower plant tour for $15 each and it came with a 10 minute video and a 15 minute power plant tour. If you're interested in the electric aspect, take the power plant tour. If you're into more of the hydro aspect of the dam then do the Hoover Dam tour for $30. Dropping a star because the workers managing the tour lines seemed a bit aggressive.

We had taken this tour from a company that was handing out info on the strip to purchase the tour…read more It was $180.00 for 2 people. They pick you up at a specific hotel they name, and its on Grayline Tour Bus, which is comfy and huge. However, the guy who sold us this trip, said it was from 830 am to 130 pm, NOT TRUE. You will be gone for more then 7 hours. During the trip the guide points out things on the way to the dam, and gives iconic homes built and actors that live there, along many stops to take pictures. But the dam itself is an eye opener and how it was built, and the guide was good, but if you get the tour that is a "Gear Tour" you will watch a brief movie and then head down into the dam. I was disappointed as I thought we were going to go out a door and see the dam at a lower level with the enormous wall that was built rather than just seeing it from a top. Also, there is a cafe on site, if you're on the tour, make sure you go down to the dam first as it is a 45 minute tour, and then grab something to eat, because they don't leave you enough time, Also as we were leaving the elevator went down and some people didn't get to go down into the dam! It is a site to see, however next time I will do the Grand Canyon.

My husband, our three kids (almost 4, 6, and 8 years old), and I had such a great experience…read morevisiting Hoover Dam with friends who were in town. It ended up being educational, interesting, and fun for both the adults and the kids. There is a parking garage a short distance with a parking fee (I can't remember the exact amount, but I think it was around $10). One of our favorite parts was watching the short film about the history of Hoover Dam and then exploring the underground areas. There was so much to see! Our absolute favorite section was the large underground exhibit with historical displays and interactive exhibits about the dam's history. The kids really enjoyed it, and it kept everyone engaged. The underground areas were also a nice break from the summer heat. We stayed comfortably cool. The kids never got cold and I only needed a light cardigan, even while wearing shorts. I tend to get cold pretty easily, but I was comfortable. Keep in mind though, that we visited during the summer. Other than the short walk from the parking garage to the visitor center, I'd say this is a great place to spend several hours mostly indoors in air conditioning if you're looking to get out of the house and escape the Vegas heat. You can also purchase tickets ahead of time on the Hoover Dam website, which makes planning your visit easy.

About 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Hoover Dam is absolutely worth the drive . Even if you're…read morejust passing through, this is definitely worth the stop. I've been here multiple times, and it never gets old. The history is impressive , and the engineering behind it is just crazy . Definitely do the guided dam tour--it's totally worth it. You get to go through the tunnels, ride the original elevator, walk through inspection areas, view the Colorado River through the ventilation shaft, and tour the power plant, including the Nevada Powerhouse . Great views, great history, and just cool as all get-out . Easy 5 stars.

Fun spot to visit and look at rocks. There's a driving trail. It's 30 mins from the strip. There…read moreare several spots where you can park and take a walk. It's $20 per car entrance fee if you don't have the pass.

We stopped the visitor center to check the map, use the restroom, refill water bottles. The parking…read morelot was pretty full, but there were a few spots left. The visitor center is right at the front and convenient for a quick pit stop. Red rock canyon is definitely worth the visit. Check out the photos. See my other review for the park.

This particular stop on the Las Vegas monorail is pleasant enough…read more Whenever I am in Vegas, I use the monorail. It is an efficient way of getting around the Las Vegas strip and for the minimal cost, it let's me avoid all the shuttle bus from trade shows to hotels nightmares. This is the last stop north on the monorail.

Life is often so serious that we forget to laugh at ourselves. Fortunately, Las Vegas provided me…read morewith a humbling opportunity to do so. I was meeting two friends at The Sphere to see The Wizard of Oz. By this point in my trip, I had become quite confident in my public transportation skills. Having mastered The Deuce bus route, I decided it would be my transportation de jour. Somewhere along the way, my brain was convinced that the Sahara Hotel and The Sphere were neighbors. News flash: they are not! Undeterred, I proceeded to the Sahara monorail station. There was no human to be found. Are we living in a humanless society? (sidebar) Nervously, I boarded the monorail, certain victory was within reach. As the train glided along, I watched The Sphere come into view. Score! Except for one tiny detail, the monorail sped past it without stopping. I got off at The LINQ station and was told I was very close, which probably meant "you should probably pack a suitcase." At this point, it was 20 minutes before show time. Therefore, I accepted defeat and hailed a cab for the final stretch. Nothing says "transportation expert" quite like taking a bus, a monorail, and a taxi to get to the same destination. I finally arrived at The Sphere with ten minutes to spare. Once I collected my thoughts, I realized The Sphere was across street from my hotel. What a goofball!!! The lesson learned? In Las Vegas, nothing is as close as it looks, and confidence in your navigation skills is often just the universe setting you up for laughter.

I took the Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park day trip with National Park Express. Paulie was…read moredriver and tour guide. The early morning pick up at Treasure Island was a breeze. The were eleven of us in a comfortable Mercedes van. Shortly after setting off Paulie pulled over so we could get photos of a gorgeous sunrise. We stopped at Eagles landing gas station/convenience store both ways. Paulie ordered ahead and we stopped at Jimmy John's to pick up our lunches. We watched a 45 minute documentary about the parks that was interesting. Paulie had bottled water and granola for us. The first park was Bryce for 90 minutes. That was sufficient time to hike the Sunrise and Sunset trails. The scenery was majestic. Zion was next and we made multiple photo op stops with Paulie describing everything along the way. Paulie was always clear about time to return to van and kept the tour on schedule. He pointed out an incredible amounts of points of interest along the way., he is very well educated on the parks and local lore. Paulie kept us safe the entire day.

Such a great trip. Glen was so cordial and knew so much, sharing all the details about each stop…read moreand Las Vegas. And Les was an amazing driver and soooo patient. We always felt safe. We would recommend this and would do it again (just somewhere else next time).

We took a chance on Red Rock Tours, and were quite pleased with the outcome. Our guide, Lou, picked…read moreus up from the Hard Rock and away we went! I had no idea Sin City was so close to such picturesque country! We saw beautiful sights, some really cool ancient drawings, and even a little wildlife. Lou was knowledgable and made our experience well worth it; very accommodating for our last minute booking. Would go again!

Organizational skills need improvement as we were not picked up on time from out hotel despite…read moreconfirming ahead of time multiple times and the contact phone was not answering either. I would recommend renting a car for a day and doing a tour on your own. There is a one way road through this red rock park and that would be more convenient and cost effective.

We were visiting our cousins who were staying at the Luxor. After a day at the pool, we had to get…read moreback to the Flamingo to get ready for dinner and a night out clubbing. Rather than take a taxi or Uber, we decided to take the monorail. This was a bad idea. The station is at the MGM, which was a short walk from the Luxor. No biggie we thought. However, You have to walk through all of the MGM Grand to get to the monorail station. We bought our passes on the app on the way, walking. But geez, we had to walk through the Luxor, through Excalibur, across the bridge to New York, New York, then into the Grand. All told, we walked about 3 miles including walking from the monorail stop to the Flamingo. The monorail was also loaded with a bunch of guys having a good time who had a "little too much" to drink, so it was loud and rowdy but not scary. It was convenient once we got to the station at the back of the MGM and if there was better access, it would've been our go to transportation. I can see the value on fight nights or Raiders games or any other time the strip is packed. But for a regular Friday, I would rather have paid the $20.00 for the Uber.

This is such a great timesaver if you are trying to get from one spot to the next. I was in town…read morefor a conference and had some after hours events to attend and this helped with all the walking that was already taking place.

We booked Detours of the west for a private guided tour of Valley of Fire for a small group of us…read morefrom Miami. They were profesional, courteous, and friendly. We were picked up by Rachel and Fred, the guide and driver respectively at the hotel. The Mercedes' streamer was clean and super comfortable. We arrived at the first site: Beehives. Rachel explained how the Mormon settlers had named the rock formations as it reminded them of beehives. Rachel let us meander and tak the obligatory pics. Then we went to the pictographs of Atl Rock. These pictographs were carved centuries before by the area's indigenous peoples. Without a Rosetta Stone their meaning is lost to posterity. We then did a hike: Wow. Rachel tolerated the Gen Xers making the obligatory references to Star Wars' Tatooine. She made sure we had plenty of water--and the poor sole--lugged additional water for the group. She was considerate of heat stroke and dryness and had us seek cover in natural shade. Fred was considerate and had the a/c turned on about 15 minutes before our arrival to ensure a cool van. We drove to the visitors center and had a prearranged lunch that Detours had picked for us and which we had prepaid for. Amazing. I can only say good things about Rachel and the driver. Bathrooms are very badly maintained at the park. I would say, nauseating. In addition, there is no where to buy food or water other than at the visitors center and the choices there are paltry.

Took a tour of the Hoover Dam with "Jimmy Vegas" and it was great!! Elevator to Generator Room was…read moredown, but he still made it an unforgettable and fun experience!