About 26 miles southeast of Las Vegas, the historic Boulder City is a gorgeous open desert community. Built over the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression and the beginning of the Dust Bowl, Boulder City has a rich past. History is a large part of Boulder City, and museums are the community’s way of sharing that with residents and visitors. The Nevada State Railroad Museum allows you to ride the rails and experience history dating back to the 1930s. The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum is a must-visit location offering an interactive look into the construction of Hoover Dam and Boulder City. For a more quirky museum trip, head to Tom Devlin's Monster Museum, a gallery filled with horror film and special effects makeup memorabilia.
Along with museums, Boulder City has attractions for the entire family to enjoy. Zipline over at the city at Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon or enjoy a day out on the green at a town golf course like Cascata.
