Hoover Dam Historical Tour

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Dive into American innovation with a guided tour of the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam — one of the Seven Industrial World Wonders — and explore the Historic Railroad Museum that celebrates the railways that built a nation. Optional bonus: savor a historic Cornish pasty for lunch!

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6-7hrs

Get ready for a fascinating day of engineering feats, historic railways, and delicious heritage flavors!

First stop: Hoover Dam, a true marvel of human ingenuity. You’ll ride an elevator with your tour guide down into the heart of the dam, where you'll explore the mighty powerplant. Standing beside the seventeen massive turbine-generator combinations, you’ll feel the thrum of the 2,074 megawatts of hydroelectric power that changed the American West forever. It’s history, innovation, and awe-inspiring views all rolled into one unforgettable experience.

Next, we step back into the golden age of the railways at the Historic Era Railroad Museum in Boulder City. Learn how the government-built town and the Six Companies railroads played a crucial role in the construction of the dam, hauling supplies and workers right to the canyon’s edge — and continuing to serve well into the 1960s.

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Get ready for a fascinating day of engineering feats, historic railways, and delicious heritage flavors!

First stop: Hoover Dam, a true marvel of human ingenuity. You’ll ride an elevator with your tour guide down into the heart of the dam, where you'll explore the mighty powerplant. Standing beside the seventeen massive turbine-generator combinations, you’ll feel the thrum of the 2,074 megawatts of hydroelectric power that changed the American West forever. It’s history, innovation, and awe-inspiring views all rolled into one unforgettable experience.

Next, we step back into the golden age of the railways at the Historic Era Railroad Museum in Boulder City. Learn how the government-built town and the Six Companies railroads played a crucial role in the construction of the dam, hauling supplies and workers right to the canyon’s edge — and continuing to serve well into the 1960s.

  • Guided Hoover Dam elevator tour and powerplant visit
  • Historic Railroad Museum entry and exploration
  • Stories of Boulder City’s founding and the railroads' role
  • Optional lunch at Cornish Pasty Co. — history you can taste!

Perfect For: History buffs, engineering fans, adventure seekers, and anyone looking to experience the best of American grit and innovation!

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  • Check the weather, and dress accordingly
  • Always bring a bottle of water if you can
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