After an exhilarating week in Las Vegas, we found ourselves captivated not by the bright lights and casinos, but by the stunning natural beauty that lies just beyond the city limits. While I may not be a fan of Las Vegas itself, the surrounding area is truly a sight to behold, offering a striking contrast to the bustling city.
If there’s one reason to consider living in the area, it would undoubtedly be the breathtaking landscapes that await just beyond the city limits. Our exploration took us to the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam, the magnificent Red Rocks, and the serene Lake Mead. In this blog we will summarize our experience with Hoover Dam.
The drive to Hoover Dam from Las Vegas metro area takes under 30 mins and there are ample parkings. We first drove by the dam over the bridge and parked at an upper level to get a great view and enjoy the walk back down to the bridge to experience the dam at various angles and locations.
Lake Mead, formed by the construction of the Hoover Dam in the 1930s, is the largest reservoir in the United States. This vast body of water serves as a vital source of water for millions of people across the southwestern United States. Hoover Dam, an engineering marvel of its time, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination, harnessing the power of the mighty Colorado River to generate hydroelectric power and provide water for irrigation and municipal use.
There are multiple guided tours available when exploring Hoover Dam. We chose the Hydro-electric Plant tour, which took us way down to the belly of this engineering marvel after an informative history lesson via a documentary about the origin of Hoover Dam. Our expert guide showed us the various intricacies of this massive station that provides water to seven states and dozens of large metropolitan cities in the southwestern Unites States.
We finished our tour with a quick bite at the restaurant/cafe at the visitor center. Keep in mind that during high tourist season (late Spring through Summer) the crowd and the temperature are at its highest in this one of the seven wonders of the modern. For a comfortable weather and avoid large crowds, choose an early morning visit in March/April or in the Fall.
Watch the video below for a quick visual tour of the magnificent Hoover Dam!
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