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Hoover Dam
Massive concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, an engineering marvel of the Great Depression era.
9 km · about 20 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNevada
Boulder City
Nevada, United States · North America
About Boulder City
Boulder City is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Henderson, 56km from Red Rock Canyon.
Boulder City is in Nevada, United States, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Henderson, about 15 km away.
Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2020 census, the population of Boulder City was 14,885. The city took its name from Boulder Canyon. Boulder City is one of only two places in Nevada that prohibits gambling, the otherRead more
being the town of Panaca.
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What is there to see near Boulder City?
Within an hour or so of Boulder City: Hoover Dam (9 km), Exotics Racing Las Vegas (32 km), Las Vegas Strip Circuit (33 km), Shelby American Heritage Center (33 km).
Where is Boulder City?
Boulder City is in Nevada, United States, about 15 km from Henderson.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,551
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Nevada
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.9786, -114.8325
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Boulder City
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Exotics Racing Las Vegas
Drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and other supercars on a 1.2-mile FIA-grade circuit just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
32 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Las Vegas Strip Circuit
A spectacular night-race street circuit running down the iconic Las Vegas Strip, debuting in Formula 1 in 2023.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Shelby American Heritage Center
Carroll Shelby's factory and museum where you can watch Shelby Mustangs and Cobras being built.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Las Vegas Strip
Dazzling 6.8-kilometre stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with mega-resort hotels, casinos, and neon spectacle.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Red Rock Canyon
A stunning desert conservation area just west of Las Vegas featuring a 13-mile scenic drive through towering red sandstone formations.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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