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.
Things to do · Boulder City
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.
When to go
Visitor Center: 9am–5pm; doors close 4:15pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Checked September 11, 2026; confirm before leaving.Admission
Tours and visitor-center admission are charged separately from parking; see the official options.
Before you go
As of September 11, the deeper Guided Dam Tour is suspended for elevator repairs. Power Plant and self-guided exhibit tours are operating. Check the current notice before choosing a tour.