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toombsey (42)
Ontario, Canada

90%

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[toombsey, 25.04.2007] We drove to the Hoover Dam from Vegas and it was a very easy and straightforward drive (40 mins). Parking was pretty easy as there was a large multi story car park just before the dam itself. We arrived early so there were plenty of spaces, but when we left the car park was near full, so it pays to get there early. You can do one of two things. [more]

elspeth334 (56)
East Kilbride, United Kingdom

88%

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[elspeth334, 24.04.2008] When we were on holiday in Las Vegas we thought an interesting trip would be to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead so we booked a tour in an air conditioned coach as it was July and Nevada was extremely hot. Outside it was 120 degrees and the air conditioning could not cope by the time was neared the dam we had nearly cooked. Our first glimpse of this [more]

AmAzonka (35)
Sofia, Bulgaria

42%

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[AmAzonka, 08.12.2006] Hard to believe how people could built such grandiose construction. So much water brought and kept in the middle of desert. The view from helicopter is incredible. You can take a tour by car as well. It is about 40 minutes from Vegas. On the way you may visit Indian village as well and some other attractions. Its forbidden to stop over the dam, [more]

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Frommers.com

80%

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Karl notes that Lake Mead Recreation area is "30 miles south east of Las Vegas" and that the area "straddles the border between Arizona and Nevada". It contains "two reservoirs and scenic free flowing stretch of the Colorado River". It is "a vast water sports playground". Noted for its fishing, anglers can pursue "striped bass, rainbow trout channe [more]

epinions.com

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Quasar starts by stating there are "lots of activities and facilities" and that the place has "beautiful scenery". Making note of "breathtaking views, clear blue water, swimming and boating" one has plenty of activities to take part in while at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lake Mead is the largest manmade lake in the United States. Such an u [more]