My crew and I came out to this landmark bridge to do a shoot and do some research as a possible…read morelocation. It's actually quite spectacular in person. It has a great view of Hoover Dam and you can walk across it, but you then get halfway and then come back unless you plan to walk to Arizona on the other side of the bridge. There's a plaque at one end explaining background of the bridge, like date of construction and who it's named after. Parking is down in the main lot, so you need to walk a little ways to the bridge. I think they built this bridge so traffic and trucks that might hold a big bomb wouldn't drive across the top of the dam. That used to be the only way to get across to the other side. There's all the touristy stuff, like a little place to get food and gifts near the parking lot. You can go walk across the actual dam and I think there's tours of the inside where the power plant is if you want to do that. THis place including walking the bridge and walking around the dam is well worth it. It's not too long a drive from central Las Vegas.

There are views... and then there are moments that feel like you've stepped into something larger…read morethan yourself. The Mike O'Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Bridgewalk is exactly that a grand stage suspended in the sky, where earth, water, and human ambition collide in spectacular fashion. If you've been behind the wheel for miles, stiff and road-worn, this is your invitation to rise, stretch, and stride into something unforgettable. The walk itself is a gift clean, open, and built for those who don't just want to see a place, but feel it under their boots. Step by step, the desert air sharpens, the horizon widens, and suddenly... there it is. Below you, the Hoover Dam not just seen, but revealed. From this vantage point, it transforms. No longer something you stand upon, but something you behold. A monument of willpower carved into canyon walls, holding back the restless Colorado River like a titan at rest. And then, the drop. Second highest bridge in the United States, they say and whether you came for facts or for feeling, the height delivers both. Standing nearly 900 feet above the canyon floor, this engineering marvel stretches 1,900 feet across Black Canyon, a sweeping concrete arc that feels almost too elegant for its own strength. Completed in 2010, it carries the weight of modern travel while quietly offering one of the most extravagant views in the American Southwest. Now let's talk scenery because this is where the experience transcends. To one side, the fading bathtub ring of Lake Mead tells a story of time, of thirst, of a changing world. To the other, the canyon walls rise in layers of sunburnt stone bronze, rust, and gold like pages in a history book written by wind and water. And above it all, the sky... endless, unapologetic, and vast beyond reason. It's the kind of place that makes you pause mid-step, lean into the railing, and just exist for a moment. A quiet line of poetry seems to write itself out there: Between sky and stone I stand, Where silence speaks and shadows span, A river held by human hand, Yet time still writes a greater plan. And here's the truth being up here might just outshine standing on the dam itself. Because from the bridge, you don't just witness a structure... you witness the story. The scale. The consequence. The beauty. This isn't just a walk. It's a front-row seat to grandeur.

They do a great job bringing tourists in to the city that is home to Boulder dam and the train…read moremuseum. Lots of historic buildings and great places to eat

The Magic Kingdom is the Happiest Place on Earth. With the happiest hiking trails, lake, and…read moredowntown in Nevada, Boulder City is the Happiest Place in Nevada. In my eyes Boulder City is the Magic Kingdom of Nevada. Where Disney Land's mascot is a mouse, Boulder City's is a big horn sheep. This review talks about the different lands that are the components of the Magic Kingdom of Nevada that is Boulder City (abbreviated BC). Main Street USA BC features a central business district that was built with the principles of town planning. It features two Main Streets: Nevada Way & Arizona Street. When the founders built the town in the 30's, it was designed so residents would not want to leave to drink & gamble. In similar fashion to good town planning, there is abundant greenery. If you picture Washington D.C.; Boulder City Square & Wilbur Square are the Mall. The Bureau of Reclamation Building, sitting on a hill would be the Capitol. There is so much to see & do. This includes Coffee Cup, Boulder Bowl, antique shops, Boulder Theater, & the Historic Boulder Dam Hotel. Events are held throughout the year. Adventure Land BC is a land of adventure. Bootleg Canyon is world known for the highly acclaimed bike trails. From high above Bootleg Canyon, a popular adventure is ziplining down Red Mountain. For the hard core adventurists, Gold Strike Canyon is a place to play Indiana Jones while you climb ropes and slide down death slides on the way to the Colorado River. My favorite adventure is to hike up Red & Black Mountain to see awesome views of Vegas, Lake Mead, & Boulder City. Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers infinite adventures. Boulder City Stone Circle offers adventures for astronomers. In 2005 Pluto was observed from this spot. And If your a golfer, the three golf courses offer adventures in golf. Frontier Land What a dam frontier BC is. In the 30's it was the hub for building Hoover Dam. With the electricity generation Hoover Dam accelerated the settlement of the southwest. The Historic Southern Nevada Railroad played a major role. Today people could ride in a Historic Nevada Railroad train on weekends in addition to experiencing the Southern Nevada Railroad Museum. Recently when the Memorial Bridge opened, it expanded the Las Vegas frontier into northern Arizona. There is discussion of major developments being built along US 93. At a higher elevation from Hoover Dam, the Frontier Land landmark would be Red & Black Mountain. Instead of a railroad, it is a hiking trail. Fantasy Land When I drive US 93 into BC, I am on the Journey to Imagination. BC is a place where fantasy comes true. It is a Fantasy Land where the dream of walking through 5 tunnels to one of the Wonders of the World comes true. It is a Fantasy Land where the pixie dust of the Hoover Dam created an inland sea known as Lake Mead. On this sea recreationists could ride in water craft or enjoy a boat tour. It is a Fantasy Land where the dream of sharing a picnic with big horn sheep comes true. And it is a fantasy land where people could share solitary moments in a valley with teddy bear cholla. At night I have lived my fantasies of walking on a dark River Mountains Loop Trail under the stars without the fear of getting jumped. It is a fantasy come true that brings me to Boulder City for night walks. Tomorrow Land BC is the city of tomorrow. It is a city designed with progressive zoning. The City Code of BC limits development to 120 single or multi-family residential permits per year. Voter approval is mandatory for the approval of city land an acre or more. It is a Tomorrow Land where power centers and sprawl are not in the horizon. BC is a Tomorrow Land that will include the Bypass of the Future I-11. It is a Tomorrow Land where people will be closer to nature than to space. At 202.7 square miles, BC has sufficient room to grow. Fast Pass to Bypass Line of Traffic In BC, people line up in cars. US 93 is known for its traffic headache. To bypass the gridlock on US 93 and Buchanan Boulevard, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam bound motorists use the fast pass to bypass a line of traffic. Here it is: At the first traffic signal on US 93 at the end of the freeway; turn right on Veterans Memorial Drive. At the traffic signal, turn left on Adams Blvd. At the 4-way stop, turn left on Buchanan Blvd. This ought to bypass the gridlock. Admission Boulder City is a public city. Admission is free. However if you drive a few miles above the speed limit, there will be a steep admission to enter the Magic Kingdom of Nevada. **Review 76 of The Daniel S. Yelp 100 Challenge.**

City of Henderson Business License Trish was so helpful in…read moreperson. The over the phone or online is very helpful but in person is less cumbersome . No being put on hold, no miscommunication or understanding...just easier. I went in with questions and left with answers, directions and accomplished. Thank you

I cherish the City of Henderson! I had my very first residence here and I totally love the…read moreneighborhood, this area does feel peaceful and safe. The roads are still nice and well-maintained, there's not a single crack and hardly any traffic. They are building new homes in the city and the location is fantastic! Henderson does remind me so much of Temecula, the area has beautiful landscapes, there's lots of greenery and trees! The neighborhood has great parks, convenient shopping centers, and a huge gym! If I'm visiting The Strip or Chinatown during off peak hours, the drive from Henderson going north takes approximately 30 minutes. The best part of the city is at night! The Overlook at Inspirada is a popular spot in Henderson to see stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip, and the city lights are captivating! It's such an incredible sight and serene!

Are you new to Nevada? Looking for local information about Boulder City? Stop in at the Nevada…read moreWelcome Center. You'll find brochures and signage about local businesses and attractions. There are men's and women's restrooms available during business hours. Want to have a picnic BBQ? Go ahead, use the recreational area adjacent to the welcome building. Do you play Pokemon Go? There are several PokeStops and one gym at the welcome center.

It was on a recent Monday that I played the tourist at the Nevada Welcome Center on the way to a…read morehiking adventure. As it turns out, I would leave here with resourceful knowledge of the state parks and a new trailhead connecting to miles of Boulder City outdoor adventure. Throughout the years, I have explored Boulder City's parks and attractions. When I drove on US 93, I had been curious about this Nevada Welcome Center that sits off Nevada Way. After seeing so much of Boulder City, it was about time to check out the state welcome center. Although this is a Nevada Welcome Center, it is owned and managed by the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority. With that said it is a visitor center serving Nevada, Boulder City, and Las Vegas. This is one of the four Nevada Centers in Southern Nevada. From the perspective of a reviewer discussing the Visitor Center proper & adjacent hikes, it is best to separate the review into two sections 1: Visitor Center Proper and 2: Trailhead 1: Visitor Center Proper. Before touching on the facility, it is important to note that it has two major flaws. The first flaw is that it is closed on weekends when US 93 is flooded with drivers. The second flaw is that it sits on the opposite side of the US 93 traffic entering the state line. The Visitor Center is a long building parallel to a long parking lot that can handle a lot of vehicles including busses. It reminds me of a concession stand at a drive-in parking lot. The first thing that is noticeable is the "Welcome to Nevada" sign. This is a nice photo spot for a state sign pic. At the opposite end are clean rest rooms. The Visitor Center itself is in the center. It is essentially one room with a floor to ceiling window overlooking Lake Mead, a desk, "This is Boulder City" computer, and two walls of travel brochures. These 11 racks of brochures are the focal point of the Center. The racks feature brochures on the State of Nevada, cupouns, tours, shopping, recreation, parks, entertainment, and attractions. These brochures include directories of local malls, state parks as far north as Ely, and national parks. Over and above the brochures, one of the two knowledgeable and friendly women here made this an enjoyable learning experience as she answered my questions while I loaded up on brochures. Where the Visitor Center looks like a drive-in parking lot from the front, in the back it is a spectacular property that overlooks a dramatic vista of Lake Mead from a hill. Nearby are two banks of shaded picnic tables. This includes 16 shaded picnic tables to the right of the building. A few of them overlook Lake Mead. This is the only spot that I know of where you can enjoy a picnic overlooking Lake Mead off southbound US 93. Adjacent to the picnic tables is a short mult use trail that tunnels under US 93 to the River Mountains Loop Trail (RMLT). This will segue into the second part of my review. 2: As a Trailhead It is the additional role of a trailhead that I am giving it 4 stars. It connects to miles and miles of trails without crossing a major road thanks to the fact that it tunnels under US 93. Due to the Yelp character limit, I will brief. Here are some hikes that the short trail leads to: 1. Hemmingway Valley Park (short distance) 2. Red & Black Mountain via RMLT to River Mountain Trail. (moderate distance) 3. Teddy Bear Cholla Forest via RMLT (long) 4. Railroad Tunnel Trail via RMLT (long) 5. Bootleg Canyon via RMLT (long) 6. Boulder Beach via RMLT (long) & 7. Miles of hiking & biking on RMLT. There is more hiking opportunities when you exit the center and turn right onto Nevada Way. This is the hiking I did from here. A nice relatively hike up the Nevada Way hill rewarded me with a first-rate Lake Mead view from the high up Boulder City overlook. This was the prequel to hours of hiking. Just up the hill from the Visitor Center there are trails that lead into the wilderness of the Boulder City backcountry. This is where I spent around 4 hours enjoying the serenity and beauty of nature. The nice thing about using the Visitor Center as a trailhead is the parking lot. There was a perception that my vehicle was safe here. In conclusion I rate the Nevada Visitor Center 4 Stars. It does a great job serving as both a resource for the State and local parks and attractions and as a trailhead to miles and hours of Boulder City outdoor adventures.

These days it's a kiosk that makes life easy!…read more Keep your life simple, renew your tags every time here. If it's the status quo in your life then it's the easy for you. The hard part is keeping it simple truly. This kiosk makes life simple come and renew the tags here every time. Life savers . But your info needs to be the same at the DMV. Thank you for keeping this part of renewing our tags simple.

I'm obsessed with the DMV kiosks around town!! They make life so much easier!! It takes 5 mins and…read moreyou got your new tags! I rarely ever go to the DMV since they have these bad boys everywhere to do the job!

"Man has always sought to express and preserve the magnitude of his exploits in symbols...They form…read morethe connecting link between the spiritual and the material world. They are the shadows cast by the realities of the soul." -- Oskar J.W. Hansen in 1928 This is an awesome Landmark at Hoover Dam in Boulder City, Nevada... When you visit Hoover Dam, one of the Engineering Wonders of the World, you can't help but notice this magnificent masterpiece! To me, The Winged Figures of the Republic looks like two gigantic angels guarding our American Flag and reaching up to the Heavens - like a bridge between Earth and upwards - connecting us with the Universe! In the 1930's, a sculptor named Oskar J.W. Hansen entered a contest and his design won! He was born in Norway, immigrated to the USA, became a citizen, entered the US Army, retired, and became a well-known Artist and Sculptor. His Winged Figures of The Republic are made from over 4 tons of bronze. The two figures - with wings measuring more than 30 feet tall - sit on black diorite - all of these were lifted by cranes and set on blocks of ice so that everything could be adjusted precisely as the ice melted. What a creative and smart way to construct this unique Public Artwork! In front of the 14-story (142 feet) flagpole is a mosaic floor depicting the constellation in the sky. It's a map of where the planets and stars were when President Franklin Roosevelt dedicated Hoover Dam on September 30, 1935. Tip: remember to rub the golden toes of the Winged Figures for Good Luck! And listen to the informative, inspirational recording that's playing while you browse around these sculptures!

When you go to Hoover Dam, there are the expected grand sights (the Dam itself) and unexpected…read moregrand sights, none greater than the Winged Figures of the Republic. This gorgeous landmark is the work of Norwegian-born, naturalized American Oskar J.W. Hansen. Perched on the north (Nevada) side of the Dam, you'll find two angel like, 30ish feet high winged figures with a 140+ flag pole. The bronze figures have a nice green patina after 85 years of weather and, at their base, black diorite (an igneous rock). Don't forget the tradition of rubbing the toes of the Winged Figures! The flagpole also has a black diorite base has the engraving "It is fitting that the flag of our country should fly here in honor of those men who, inspired by a vision of lonely lands made fruitful, conceived this great work, and of those others whose genius and labor made that vision a reality." I love the statues as well the grandiose backdrop of beige rock, which gives an epic vision of just how difficult it was to carve out this area. Near that, you'll find a monument dedicated to the 95 workers who died constructing Hoover Dam. There is sound: Speakers give a narration about the Dam and the Winged Creatures. Also check out the terrazzo floor, which includes a celestial map and star chart. Winged Figures of the Republic is a stunning, grandiose, and fitting tribute to one of the U.S.A.'s greatest man-made achievements.

Passport Department: I was helped by Erika who is an amazing…read moreperson and can tell she loves her job. She went above and beyond to help me. She very kind and compassionate. Facility is beautiful and entire team was nice. I would highly recommend coming here. Appointments help and it's super quick!

6/29/23 730 am…read morePassport renewal With my son turning 18 it was time to renew his passport. Very easy process as they accept walk ins starting at 730am. There was a small line when I arrived but the entire process only took 2 hours. The receptionists were nice and I believe the passport specialist was Angie, she was even nicer. So glad we went here instead of making an appointment at a post office. The facility is well kept, plenty of parking and easy to access.

Community pride is a hallmark of life in Boulder City and the library is a great example of that…read more The building is spacious and filled with light - perfect for reading! And the daily community calendar of events ensures you'll always find a few things to do there every month. I'm a big fan of their movie nights and their guest speaker events. The staff I've encountered have all been wonderful and very patient.

Cool local library! Located right off G street, this library is easy to access, plenty of parking…read moreand friendly staff. There are amphitheater options to sit and read as well as seating options inside. Plenty of items to check out for use like cooking pans, trolleys, camping equipment etc. Happy it's available central to town