Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam (pictured below) is one of Southern Nevada’s most famous attractions, drawing over a million visitors a year. Did you know that there is enough concrete in the dam to build a two-lane highway from San Francisco to New York? The massive dam was constructed during the Great Depression, between 1931 and 1936 . Today, it is one of the area’s most popular destinations. And it makes a perfect Day Trip, as it’s conveniently located only 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas.
Lake Mead
If you enjoy water sports, be sure to visit Lake Mead. It’s the largest man-made lake in the United States. Lake Mead lies on the Colorado River, by Hoover Dam – just 25 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Recreational activities include swimming, camping, boating, fishing, scuba diving, and water skiing.
Find Sightseeing Tours and Fun Day Trips to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Death Valley from Las Vegas