Things to do in Boulder City NV

Skydive Las Vegas

Parachuting

Lakeside hiking route snaking through 5 historic railroad tunnels toward the Hoover Dam.


Evan's Old Town Grille LLC

Snug, comfortable family-run restaurant with a full bar & sidewalk seats for Greek & American fare.

1129 Arizona St

Comfort food · Outdoor seating · Quick bite


Fox Smokehouse BBQ

Chill, counter-serve spot in a shopping center with BBQ plates & sandwiches, plus craft beer & wine.

1007 Elm St

Comfort food · Quick bite · Cozy


The Chicken Shack

Fast-food chain serving chicken wings & fingers, plus burgers, chili & sides, in a low-key space.

1112 Nevada Highway

Comfort food · Outdoor seating · Quick bite


The Coffee Cup

The walls are lined with surfboards & photos at this cafe serving diner fare for breakfast & lunch.

Comfort food · Outdoor seating · Quick bite

Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM


The Dillinger

Hip, gangster-themed pub serving elevated burgers with a rotating craft beer list & live music.

1224 Arizona St

Happy hour food · Late-night food · Comfort food



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The Boulder Canyon Project Act, authorizing the building of Hoover Dam and the creation of Boulder City was signed by President Calvin Coolidge on December 21, 1928. The contract to build the dam was awarded to Six Companies, Inc. (a company composed of six separate construction companies) on March 11, 1931.

Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada. It is approximately 26 miles southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2010 census, the population of Boulder City was 15,023.

The community took its name from Boulder Canyon. Boulder City is one of only two cities in Nevada that prohibits gambling. Wikipedia



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Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum

Exhibition of Hoover Dam artifacts

Heritage railroad museum featuring rides aboard old-school trains along historic rail routes.


Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon

Zip-line

Photographs, artifacts & personal accounts of the construction of the Hoover Dam & Boulder City.


Hoover Dam

Dam taming the Colorado River since 1935

Depression-era engineering marvel offering tours & scenic views of the Colorado River & Lake Mead.