5.23.26 I am happy to say the Rail Bikes are Back and the transition has been completed. These are…read morea lot of fun pedaling through the dessert on rail bikes on rail road tracks. 4 miles out break and 4 miles back. This is a must try located in Boulder City you can also book old train rides Nextdoor.

I thought I had written a review for this place but no worries this will be a quick one. We went on…read morethis before the new ownership and rail bikes looked different. The concept is the same. We only had the two seat bike. It wasn't very busy at all. It's about a 25 min drive from the strip. The price was okay but we wanted to try something new. The employees were very nice.

Granted I had been is Roswell the previous week, and had visited the UFO museum there. So this…read moreseemed a bit repetitive. I had been hoping for more Area 51 information. But it was just the same alien abduction information repeated.

We had been wanting to stop into this museum since it opened, having enjoyed the monster museum and…read morefinding aliens cool! I liked the stories shown inside, lots from the local Nevada area, though a few of the TVs showing information for some of the areas weren't working while we were there. It's a well done museum but is sadly a little small. If you're interested in aliens and want to hear some of the more local stories I'd recommend coming here, and if you're already going to the monster museum it's a good add on.

Could you imagine...... Could you imagine a time when you…read morehad to go hungry, or not have a job to support your family . You had to figure "life" out ! Sounds like some movie, we live in America the greatest country in the world. At one point in our history or a few the people were hungry and times were difficult. In fact no one had a job. This reference refers to the Great Depression . To control the wild Colorado River and make jobs the government started the Hoover dam project . This project was a plan so huge that it put individuals back to work . The dam was a huge endeavor and engineering project. It would dictate how the Colorado River and its allocation would affect California, Arizona, and Nevada water rights . The city of Boulder was the town created to house the workers and their families during this time of building. This first phase of the city of Boulder was controlled by the federal government. The city had bans on gambling, drinking, and enforced strict rules . These early settlements were not nice or great. The living conditions were poor. In fact prior to Boulder was conceived the living condition were something referred to as "Rag Town." It was a collection of shacks and tents. The worst possible. As an individual walks through this museum you can have a glimpse at what the average individual life's journey resembled through their eyes. What was daily life like ? What challenges did they encounter? What a great impact this museum presents through the workers point of view. The museum is put together so well . All the work that went into gathering the artifacts and information was done by hands that wanted others to see the world through their eyes .

4.5 stars This…read morelittle museum is located inside the historical Boulder Dam Hotel. Frankly, I was charmed by this hotel and would love to return someday for a stay. But, moving onto the museum...it is a small museum that packs a punch with the journey starting in the Great Depression when whole families migrated to places where they could get work. One of those places was Boulder city where the Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam) was being built. The history of building the Hoover Dam is rife with struggle and, without the contributions of Depression-era Americans, this dam would not be possible. This museum highlights the struggle and sacrifice of these people, the development of Boulder City, and how politics played a huge role in keeping Boulder City from turning into the next Las Vegas, as well as drama over naming/renaming the Hoover Dam. The "official" count of industrial fatalities is 96 per the Bureau of Reclamation, but more industry-related fatalities have been suspected. The dam was built in 1931 and completed in 1936 with hydroelectric generators going online in 1937. Total cost was approximately $49 million (about $1 billion adjusted for inflation). The Hoover Dam is predicted to last 10,000 years, but experts believe other elements like water shortage would put the dam out of commission before the dam actually stops working. The Hoover Dam is still considered an engineering marvel with visits from 7 million tourists annually. This museum is worth the visit and it's free! There's free street parking as well. Highly recommend!

When we were looking for an experience that included exploration on the floor of the Grand Canyon…read morethis company kept coming up and I am so glad it did. We had to reschedule our trip twice and both times our money was fully refunded immediately. When we finally got to go it was so worth the wait. We were picked up at a local casino/hotel in Las Vegas and driven to small airport in Boulder where there were snacks and a gift shop. Short check-in and wait and then we boarded a small aircraft for about a 25 minute flight to the Grand Canyon. We were taken to the helicopter and fantastic flight over the canyon and down to the canyon floor where we boarded a covered pontoon boat for about a mile up the river. Views were spectacular and boat "captain" took multiple photos of everyone. Small group so easy and fun. You then spend several hours at a couple of different locations at the rim. NOTE: some climbing, some a little challenging for us but we are 70 and 80. Cannot take large backpack so think small but include money for lunch and sunscreen. Everyone - from pilots to boat crew to behind the scene employees are fantastic to work with. Once in a lifetime experience - worth every dime. Highly recommend.

We went on a plane to see the Grand Canyon. First off, all the staff at the airport were extremely…read morefriendly. The pilot and copilot were friendly. As you board the plane, they tell you where to sit. We ended up in the back of the plane, I'm guessing because my friend was tall and a little heavy, and I'm a little chunky so for weight purposes we got the back. It was not bad as it offered more leg room which the copilot told us which was a nice way of saying, you will balance out the weight for the rest of the people and being on a cane, sit in the back. I was on the left side of the plane which allowed me some great views of the Hoover Dam but not so great views of the Grand Canyon. The people on the right got the best views. The reason for the two stars, when you get on and sit down, they tell you to put on these headphones and to keep them on for the duration of the flight. A majority of the people did not keep them on. There was a little and I mean little history given as you approach the canyon and the rest was loud obnoxious music. Sadly there was NOTHING pointing anything out like, you are now flying over the Grand Canyon or giving you any landmarks to look at. If you did not know the canyon, you would never have know we actually flew over it as it looked a lot like parts of Lake Mead or mountain and desert terrain. It was a decent 1hr 20min flight with music playing in your ears, but I would NOT pay to do this again and if you have never been to the Grand Canyon, I would not recommend this tour. You will learn history like watching a movie but you will not know what you are looking at and if on the left side of the plane, you won't see much exciting landscape. The pilot & copilot add nothing to the information throughout the flight. The pilot flys the plane, the copilot helps him and every so often turns around to give you a thumbs up to make sure you are still alive. Save your money and take a bus tour, you will have better views, you will actually know you are in the Grand Canyon and you won't have to guess about anything you are seeing.

"One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get…read moreon?" The Polar Express We decided to get on! The purchasing of the tickets was a breeze . You just need to buy them at the depot. You actually get a paper ticket too . The train ride lasts about thirty minutes and it's takes you about three miles from the station platform to Railroad Pass Casino. Then it returns to the Platform. In between the wait for the train you can wander the platform and see all sorts of interesting trains from all around the world. This is a great way to spend an afternoon. Get out and see some amazing views of trains. Be a kid again!

I'm sorry to say but I was really shocked at the disaster of a trip this was. I spoke with the…read moremuseum director himself on the phone AND emailed him, I should have been warned upfront, because if I had I would NOT have made a trip out here with a GROUP of families with SMALL CHILDREN! 1.) The gps map took us to the trains on Yucca street and not to their new indoor building... they did send someone in a golf cart to direct us to the right location (btw it's on the main road in the same parking lot of Boulder City Collectibles and Antiques store) 2.) The museum is nice and air conditioning and the director did leave worksheets for us to use, but no pencils or crayons so we had to scrounge and share the 3 pens we had in our purses. 3.) Christopher MacMahon, Ph.D. Museum Director failed to send me this "school tour information" which would have informed me how long the walk would be from the museum to see the actual trains!!!! It was a LONG HOT WALK and NOBODY was there to show us the trains. There wasn't even AC in the trains like there used to be. 4.) He even told me over the phone prior to our visit that there was a picnic area at the museum that we could use. What he failed to inform me that it was outdoors and ALL THE WAY at the Yucca street part of the property! I asked if we could eat indoors as we were all so hot from the first walk there and back... AND we have toddlers with us! But I guess No food or drink indoors. We ended up NOT eating our lunch, and trying to eat in our cars instead. 5.) The Audio tour they give you when you're not on a live tour was terrible, you can't barely hear the guy speaking and it was chopped up into tiny sections and didn't tell you where to stand to view each exhibit. I DO NOT recommend visiting on the weekdays when there is no trains to take you back and forth from the museum to the actual trains. What a disaster it was! Also Christopher MacMahon, Ph.D. Museum Director did NOT apologize once, instead made the excuse that he usually sends school tours and information sheet...as you can see, he didn't send me squat.

First place I saw when I drove into BC and I knew immediately I'd found my new home…read more As roadside attractions go, Tom's museum is a special place. I love the sense of community they foster and the museum is a blast to tour.

After living in Bullhead City and driving to Vegas I FINALLY went to the monster museum for our…read moreanniversary on Friday the 13th. This place is as awesome as I thought it would be. All the monsters in the museum are super cool and everything is a fun read. The people who work there are so nice and fun to talk to about common horror interests. The cost is basically nothing for a good time and you can stay as long as you want. Can't wait to go back and check it out with the whole family.

Great tour if you need an activity that won't take all day. The views are stunning and Sarah and…read moreMarty were wonderful.

Fun tour especially if you like learning about the history of the Hoover dam and Colorado River …read more You do either need to drive to the location yourself or they can give you a ride but the transportation is a tight squeeze . The tour itself on the river is about 3 hours but including driving time expect it to be around 5-6 hours .

Visited during 4th of july weekend. We payed for the dam tour and was extremely satisfied. They…read moreguided us through to see penstocks, generator/stadors, steep stairways and lastly, a view from the inside the dam looking out! highly recommended. make sure to start early in the day as the afternoon gets packed.

One of the coolest landmarks ever created by man. This was definitely a nice historical lesson for…read morethe entire family to enjoy. I recommend coming to this place dressed comfortable and in a good pair of walking shoes because there is a lot to see. The tours are reasonably priced. The tour was great, started off with a short film before they pack you like sardines in the elevator to go down and view the inner workings of the dam. Once the tour is over you are free to roam around the museum, gift shop and bridge. Enjoy the views and take plenty of photos!! Free garage parking onsite.

Fantastic Bike and Kayak experience!! I would give 20 stars if I could!…read more Here's my break down: 1# BOOKING: Decided on 6:30am trip on a Saturday. Got to Bike and Kayak on the same HALF day trip and still get back to the strip and not skip a beat. Most impressive part****** I was the ONLY one who happened to sign up for this one, and really appreciated that they didn't cancel the tour on me, as most other tours would have. #2 COMMUNICATIONS: Gave clear instructions from the start. Picked me up in a nice Mercedes Sprinter van, both drivers so polite as to open the door for me both times. #3 EQUIPMENT AND PLANNING: Got lucky with practically, if not, brand new bike and helmet. Would recommend bring your own head mounted GoPro! #4 ACTUAL TOUR: Easy for even beginners honestly. Bike is mostly downhill. Early morning tour was great because weather was pleasant! Provided snack and water, you don't need to bring anything except hat and sunglasses. Seth and the whole crew who were involved were the most friendly and down to earth people. I would do this again totally and HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

What an incredible experience! Everything was easy from start to finish, including finding the…read morelocation and checking in. Don was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome the entire time. He even offered to take photos for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience even more special. Thank you so much Don! The entire trip was organized, stress-free, and so much fun. You can tell they truly care about their customers and want everyone to have a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable kayaking adventure!

WHAT A BLAST This morning a group of 5 of us did the budget ATV package. The ride was right at…read moreabout 2 hours. There was great trails that Steve (owner) took us on. There was plenty of stops during the ride so that we could rehydrate and have a snack. Steve also made sure that no one in the group got left behind since we had a couple of people that weren't familiar with ATV' s. I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone who is looking for something different to do or just wants to have fun!!

My brother and friends were visiting from Nj. We scheduled a 2 hour atv tour with Boulder City quad…read morerides. Locally owned. Owner and tour guide Steve was phenomenal. We made reservations thru phone. He explained the price, what to expect and where to meet. They provided us with all the safety gears . Provided us with chips and bottled water throughout the tour. The places is about 30 minutes away from the strip but worth the drive. We had a blast and definitely will recommend this place to everyone who wants to have fun. Just call Steve!!