20의 엘도라도 산맥가지 명소 & 주요 장소

A striking statue at Hoover Dam honoring the brave workers who scaled the canyon walls. Worth a quick stop to appreciate the history and the sculpture by Steven Liguori.

HIGH SCALER Sculpture by Steven Liguori

From a 221 meter high observation deck, we enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Mead, the Colorado River and the numerous valleys and gorges that surround the dam. The Hoover Dam is about as high as a 60-story building and was the tallest dam in the world when it was built in 1935. During our visit, we have the opportunity to go inside the dam. We walk through the original construction tunnels and visit the observation deck with a view of a pressure pipeline and 8 of the commercial generators in the Nevada Powerhouse.

The Davis Dam is a hydro-electric dam that produces between 1-2 terawatt of electricity each year. Behind the dam you'll find Lake Mohave, on which you'll find a number of resorts, watercraft rental shops, restaurants, and marinas. Due to its desert location the lake is a popular year round destination.

Be sure to park (free on the Arizona side, from parking lot 11) and walk across the dam. This way you can appreciate the mighty structure even better.

This hike is a very nice excursion if you are spending a few days in Las Vegas. The view of the valley is simply stunning.

The Lakeview Overlook is just a short distance from the Hoover Dam and offers panoramic views of the Boulder Basin from a higher elevation from the dam itself. To the northwest you can see Hemenway Harbor, the tunnels of the Hoover Historic Railroad, and power lines that extend out and up from Hoover Dam. To the northeast, you can see Rock, Boulder and Saddle Islands and the Muddy and Black Mountains.

From this place you can walk to the highway viaduct, which offers a perfect view of the dam. On the way you pass the state border between Nevada and Arizona