From Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam

FROM LAS VEGAS TO THE HOOVER DAM FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR VISIT!

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You can drive 45-50 minutes from Las Vegas if you have a car or take one of the many Hoover Dam tours that pick up at your hotel.

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Make sure to walk from Nevada across the O'Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge to Arizona. It's about a half mile each way.

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View of Hoover Dam from the Memorial Bridge.

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Parking for the Memorial Bridge is free as is walking across it.

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For parking at the dam, you can park for $10 on the Nevada side or drive across the top of the dam to one of the free upper parking lots on the Arizona side. There is closer $10 lot on the Arizona side too.

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For the Guided Dam Tour, you have to purchase tickets onsite while for the Power Plant tour, you can purchase tickets ahead of time.

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If you are looking for something to eat, you can enjoy patio views or eat indoors at the Hoover Dam cafe.

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If you opt to not do a tour and park in one of the free lots, you can visit the Hoover Dam for free.

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Don't forget to soak in the sights of this incredible landmark and take lots of pictures too!

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Swipe up for even more details and tips for visiting the Hoover Dam.

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