Hoover Dam is a 726-foot concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, completed in 1936. It's a National Historic Landmark straddling the Nevada–Arizona border.
Highlights
- Walk across the top of the dam
- Visitor center and powerplant tours
- Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge views
- Art deco design details
About this area
Within an hour of the Strip you can hike red-rock canyons, stand on top of Hoover Dam or kayak on Lake Mead. November is one of the best months for the desert.
Fitting it into race week
Track sessions run in the evening, so daytime is free for sightseeing. Allow extra travel time near the Strip on track nights because of road closures.
Tips
- Check which tours are running before you go.
- Pair with Boulder City and Lake Mead.
Photo: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
