Hoover Dam is the second tallest dam that the United States boasts of. It is located at a mere 45 minutes travel from Las Vegas. The dam, which is technically an arch-gravity structure has been holding back the Colorado River for close to a quarter less than a century. The dam is a tangible example for the word huge. It spreads 1244 feet long and 66o feet thick and connects the Arizona and Nevada states. Until the opening of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge in October 2010, the dam was also used as a two-lane road which was used by cars, anywhere in between 13000 to 16000 in number on a daily basis. The dam is a top ranking tourist destination with nearly 10 million people visiting it annually in all possible modes of transport.
For those who have a lighter
wallet and wish to spend lightly bus tours is the most preferable option to see
the bridge. Bus tours include pick-up from hotels for sightseeing combined with
Hamburger lunch and drop offs back at the hotel. The Hoover Dam tour may include casual walks from
Nevada to Arizona enjoying the captivating view from the top. The V.I.P
Discovery Tour of the Interior organized by the U.S government takes you to the
interior ad bottom of the dam and gives you a glimpse of the turbine generators
twisting and turning in work.
The dam is always crowded with
heavy inflow of tourists from all parts of the world. Picking the right, the
ideal spot and a reputed tour operator will save considerable time and will
give you a Hoover dam experience to cherish for a long time. Tour operators also offer helicopter
and airplane tours which usually fly
at altitudes less than normal airplanes. There are flight plans from Las Vegas which have daily flight services
throughout the year to tourist spots like Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Grand
Canyon. Even express helicopter flights are available to catch a true bird’s
view of the dam and the deep canyon. The flying
tour duration can range
between three hours to five hours approximately. Some flight operators also
offer sniper rifle shooting as an added attraction to make the tour more
interesting and fascinating. The flying tours of Hoover Dam are ideal for any
tourists who prefer a quick getaway from the Las Vegas Strip.
Las Vegas Hoover Dam Tours promise adventures of all sorts
to satisfy your needs for a thrill. Further, there is something to suit every
budget. Hoover Dam' has been a top fascinating tourist spot for visitors for a
long time. See it from the ground or from the air, the dam is sure to thrill
you with its majestic size and presence.
Las Vegas Hoover Dam tours are available in attractive
packages and offers. Transport services are provided to tourists in all modes
including bus, cabs and helicopters. You can pick any mode that suits your tastes better to enjoy the
spectacular attractions of Las Vegas. Each place of interest in Las Vegas is a
unique tour experience.
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