Boulder City · History & discovery
Hoover Dam
See the dam, the Colorado River and the scale of the engineering up close. Pair the visit with time in Boulder City instead of rushing straight back to the Strip.
Things to do · Boulder City
Nevada State Railroad Museum · Boulder City
Explore railroad exhibits, then build your visit around a train ride if one is running. The museum and the rides have different schedules and admission.
When to go
Museum: Thursday–Monday 9am–4pm. Regular train rides: weekends, September–June, at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm.
Checked September 11, 2026; confirm before leaving.Admission
Museum: adults $5, children free. Train rides have separate fares.
Before you go
A museum visit does not guarantee a train ride. Check the ride calendar and choose your departure before traveling to Boulder City.
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Boulder City · Gardens & wildlife
Hemenway Valley Park
Lake Mead views and a chance to spot wild bighorn sheep make this small Boulder City park a memorable stop. The sheep keep their own schedule.