While visiting Boulder City and experiencing all the exciting things to do around town, why not make a day of it? Get to know the quaint town just a short drive from Las Vegas with a variety of activities to fill the time. Follow this fun-filled itinerary to make the most of your time in town.
Start Your Day with Breakfast & Books
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Dam Roast House & Browder Bookstore. Choose from a variety of savory and sweet options, including smoothie bowls, waffles, breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Then, when you’re done eating, make sure to visit the bookstore.
Experience an American Icon & Savor a Local Favorite
Get ready for some dam adventure! Boulder City is known as the gateway to Hoover Dam (once called Boulder Dam), the groundbreaking engineering project that is one of America’s Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. The Historic Railroad Trail, outdoor areas throughout the site and the parking garage are open to the public, and the observation deck is accessible with the purchase of a tour.
Experience the project through the eyes of those who built it at the Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum inside the Boulder Dam Hotel. This is an experience that cannot be missed. Stop by Southwest Diner for comforting American and Mexican fare, like the Southwest burrito, apple pie and strawberry lemonade.
Spend the Afternoon Finding Gems or Chasing Thrills
The treasures of the destination are not only held in the scenery. The city has several quaint antique shops with just about everything you can imagine, and probably more. Step back in time and check out stylish vintage clothing, fine China and furniture at Sherman’s House of Antiques; one-of-a-kind finds at Boulder City Antique Market; a mix of new and old at Bella Marketplace; and more. You’ll also find several boutique stores along the way.
Feeling like a little—OK, a lot—of adrenaline is in order? Go sky high with Skydive Las Vegas and free fall from two miles above the ground. For a 30-45-second free-fall and a five- to seven-minute parachute ride, enjoy incredible desert views.
Dine, Sip & Stroll Away Your Evening
Once back on solid ground, make it a low-key evening with some downhome barbecue at Fox Smokehouse BBQ. This downtown location offers championship competition barbecue, including brisket burgers, pulled pork, burnt ends, ribs and every side you can think of. Go big with the BBQ Sundae. Or, if you aren’t feeling BBQ, check out Cornish Pasty Co. for one of its delicious pasties, a dish dating back to13th century Cornwall, England, that’s still just as delicious today.
After dinner, go for a stroll through Bicentennial Park, Wilbur Square Park or Hemenway Valley Park; admire the more than 30 sculptures throughout the streets of downtown; then grab a nightcap in the beer garden at Boulder Dam Brewing Company.
However the day is spent, you’re sure to experience adventure, excitement and charm that can’t be found anywhere else. Explore all the things to do in Boulder City. And if you’re looking for more thrills and outdoor activities, visit Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
