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Things to see in Boulder City, Nevada (United States): 9 places and when to go
Boulder City, Nevada is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), History (2), Architecture (1). The best known are Hoover Dam, Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and Callville Bay. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.979, -114.8316
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · History (2) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 397 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Fortification Hill, at 1,114 m.
What to see in Boulder City, Nevada
The places in and around Boulder City, Nevada, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hoover DamHydroelectric dam on the Colorado River, United States9.4 km
- Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial BridgeArch bridge over the Colorado River at Hoover Dam, United States8.9 km
- Callville BayWaterway in Nevada21 km
- Las Vegas BayBay in Nevada, United States of America15 km
- Fortification HillMountain in Arizona, United States of America15 km
- Hamblin BayBay in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America24 km
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder CityRailroad museum in Nevada, USA2.4 km
- Swallow BayBay in Boulder Basin, Lake Mead, Clark County, Nevada17 km
- Boulder City Historic DistrictHistoric district in Nevada, USA372 m
When to go to Boulder City, Nevada
The best time to visit Boulder City, Nevada is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:26
- JulBest time14:13
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Boulder City, Nevada
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 397 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Henderson8 places20 km
- Las Vegas35 places44 km
- Kingman, Arizona5 places113 km
- St. George, Utah10 places168 km
- Twentynine Palms6 places238 km
- Grand Canyon Village, Arizona26 places243 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Boulder City, Nevada?
The best known: Hoover Dam, Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Callville Bay, Las Vegas Bay, Fortification Hill. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Boulder City, Nevada?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Boulder City, Nevada?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 397 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Boulder City, Nevada as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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