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!

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.

"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.

I have been here many times but we recently passed through here on the way to Lake Mead/ Boulder…read moreBeach; not sure if it was named for the city or the fact that there was no sand at the beach but just boulders and rocks there. Small city, main street has Historical District. There is a major street, where many of the businesses are located. We must go through here to enter Boulder Beach which is part of the Lake Mead recreational park, $25 entry fee for the day, but it's good for 6 days.

WHAT A GREAT TOWN!!…read more Seriously, Boulder City is the definition of nostalgic! Very cute old town outside of Henderson... just 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip! Went there to check out the annual Fourth of July parade, and it did not disappoint. There were some really great floats, politicians, including our governor Joe Lombardo, really nice community folks and visitors from all over! Loved that there was definitely a family feel atmosphere! It was over 100° this parade started at nine in the morning and ended around 11 and we stuck it out in fiercest heat. Surrounding the route of the parade were some really cool looking older cafés, eateries, ice cream parlors, antique shops, museums and more. Definitely worth a quick drive over here for any time. Also, it's just minutes away from the Hoover Dam. That is pretty cool.

One of my favorite things about living in Boulder City is our community emphasis on local art and…read morethe artists who create it. The BC Art Guild and Gallery is a huge part of that. The space is located in the row of shops underneath the historic Boulder Dam hotel. It's worth a visit on your way to, or from the Hoover Dam museum! I like to shop for greeting cards there. It's also a good place for unique gift shopping.

There is some gorgeous art in here and a lot of it is incredibly fairly priced. If you're stopping…read morein to see the hotel or museum I strongly recommend stopping in here too to look around as there are many talented artists here and you're likely to find something that catches your eye for yourself or as a gift for friends or family. I'll definitely be coming back here soon.

My husband and I visited the Discovery Children's Museum last month with our 4 yr old daughter for…read morea birthday party, and she had a blast! She was especially excited because she recognized the museum from an episode of Blippi, so getting to experience it in person made the visit even more fun for her. This is definitely one of those places where you can bring your kids and easily keep them entertained for hours. There are activities for so many different age groups, from toddlers to bigger kids. Our daughter loved exploring everything, making slime to the imaginative play areas where kids can pretend to use an ATM, be a dentist, perform on an actual stage, explore a pirate ship, play in the water area, and so much more. There was honestly so much to do that we didn't even get a chance to experience everything! We will definitely bring her back the next time we're in Vegas so she can explore even more.

This is an indoor playground with different areas for kids to explore. They have slides and…read moreclimbing, craft area, pretend play area, water play, science area, theater where kids can dress up and put on their own performances. They have different scheduled activities on certain days too so there's usually something extra going on depending on when you visit. You can check their event schedule on their website. You can easily spend a few hours here and keep the kids busy. They have a free parking, but you need to access it from behind the building. They also have a cafe inside that sells snacks and treats, and drinks at very reasonable price and if you have their membership, you will a discount on the cafe items. One thing to keep in mind is that charge admission for both kids and adults.

Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere…read more We had fun in Boulder City and this place definitely added to the enjoyment and ambience. The food is really good here. Great portions on the burgers and salads.

We stopped by The Dillinger on our way back to Vegas from the Hoover Dam. What a find!! The…read moreservice and vibes were impeccable, but the food was the real star of the show. We started the meal with the Smoked Gouda macaroni bites, which were creamy and delectable. My husband heartily enjoyed his Dillinger burger, which I enjoyed the Smash Burger. We will be back for more as this place is worth the drive from Vegas.

Hoover Dam is a wonder of the world, but the tours are pretty sub par…read more You start with a movie that looks like it was made in the 80's. Can't come up with something fresher with people who do not have mullets? After the movie you start your tour. During our tour we had two different guides, both were knowledgeable but had little personality.... Except the occasional high expected "dam tour" joke. Both talked very fast and were at times hard to understand. We had purchased the higher end tour for $40. With this smaller group tour you got a little deeper dive into the dam, including a walk down a tube where you could look out a vent in the actual exterior wall of the dam that overlooked the river below....that was cool! The museum was updated, which was very notable and appreciated. Lots of interactive displays that were all working. Best part of the tour was the dam itself. Great views! You can make your choice between 3 tours, or just skip ithem all and walk around and enjoy the views. The paid tours go from a cheaper "self guided" to a mid priced group tour, and a top choice which included a bit longer and deeper dive into the dam. All include a short movie and entrance to the museum.

Tour guides were very rude!One guide actually yelled at my friend for heading towards the wrong…read moreelevator.I asked a question about the current Lake Mead water level and was given a dismissive reply.

We went to the ugly Christmas sweater wine walk in Boulder City and it did not disappoint!…read moreThere were over 20 wine stops at various businesses..and the wines were so many different varietals ..it was refreshing to get dry wines as well as sweet in the mix. Everyone dressed up..it was so fun!! I will do this every year..for only 25 dollars you get 4 hours of wine walk...amazing time....

I walked and wined around Downtown Boulder City during the October 13, 2018 Halloween & costume…read moretheme walk- Wicked Wine Walk. The price is right, 2 for $45. There are 20 some stops along the Walk, which include retail stores, restaurants, bars and service businesses. Even the Boulder Dam Museum (within a hotel) is a stop, and they had one of the nicest set ups. Among the "treats" at the stops are wine, of course, water and snacks. It's not wine at each stop, which is disclosed in the event description. However, only one business that we went to didn't have wine! And they pour heavy in the cute and sturdy tasting glass everyone gets. Most places had a few different types of wine, some even had around 10! It was a hot day, and it was nice to get relief in the a/c at the stops. Some of the places had a big area for the wine tasting, and a few were really awkward. These places were busy with regular customers, and it seemed like having the wine there was an imposition. The check-in was easy, and this is where you buy tickets and receive the wine stop map. A few vendors were there handing out goodies as well as wine. This event is a great way to check out all the businesses around Downtown. They have a gift basket raffle and another basket for the costume contest winner. Overall, it exceeded my expectations and I plan on returning.

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.**