Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Hoover Dam, also known as Boulder Dam, is on the border between Nevada and Arizona. It sits on the Colorado River and is 30 miles to the southeast of Las Vegas. Besides tours of the dam, the close proximity of the dam to Lake Mead and the Black Canyon gives the outdoor enthusiasts many opportunities for water-skiing, fishing, boating, hiking and camping.
Located in Boulder City and eight miles from Hoover Dam, the Boulder Inn and Suites hotel offers fantasy-themed suites, such as the Rainforest, Genie's Bottle or the Victorian style. Room amenities include air-conditioning, cable TV, wireless Internet for a fee, kitchenette, a king or round bed, a coffeemaker and hairdryer. An indoor pool and spa and a lounge are also on site. Local attractions include sky diving, golfing or renting an ATV to explore along the Colorado River.
Boulder Inn and Suites
704 Nevada Hwy.
Boulder City, NV 89005
702-294-8888
boulderinnandsuites.com
About eight and a half miles from Hoover Dam, the Sands Motel room amenities are a refrigerator, alarm clock, voice mail, free local phone calls, dual lines for Internet access, satellite TV with HBO and--in most rooms--a microwave. Discounts to AAA and AARP members earn them a 10 percent discount. On-site boat and trailer parking is available. Lake Mead is close by, open year-round and has much to offer the boaters, fishermen and water sports enthusiast. The Boulder City Outfitters will arrange a kayaking trip down the Colorado River.
Sands Motel Boulder City
809 Nevada Hwy.
Boulder City, NV 89005
702-293-2589
sandsmotelbouldercity.com
Located 12 miles from Hoover Dam, the Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino has more than 100 rooms that come in standard rooms, mini-suites or large suites. Room amenities include a coffeemaker, cable TV with pay per view, and wireless Internet access. Non-smoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. Besides the casino, there are three restaurants, a lounge with live entertainment and a pool on-site. River raft tours through the Black Canyon are available at the Willow Beach Marina located on Lake Mohave.
Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino
2800 S. Boulder Hwy.
Henderson, NV 89002
702-294-5000
railroadpass.com
Just nine miles from Hoover Dam, the El Rancho Boulder Motel is family owned and operated. Rooms have either a king- or queen-size bed, and some rooms have a fully equipped kitchen. Rooms also have a 27-inch cable TV, ceiling fans, coffeemaker, hairdryers, irons and ironing board and toiletries. Other amenities include a large solar-heated pool, Internet access and poolside barbecues, plus free parking and parking for oversized vehicles. Mountain bike trails are accessible at the Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park. Nearby Lake Mead offers swimming, hiking, boating and kayaking, as well as fishing and sailing.
El Rancho Boulder Motel
725 Nevada Hwy.
Boulder City, NV 89005
702-293-1085
elranchoboulder.com