A complete view of the entirety of Hoover Dam from the Arizona side. Worth driving over the rim to take in this perspective. You can't get this view from the Nevada side.

The Lake Mead Lakeview Overlook off of Rt. 172, along the Historic Railroad Trail, gives you a panoramic view of Lake Mead from above the marina.

Excellent, highly recommended hike through the historic railroad tunnels used to take supplies to Hoover Dam during construction. Easy and flat, but long since it goes all the way to Hoover Dam (7.5 miles round trip.) But at least worth doing 2 miles round trip to get through the first couple of tunnels before turning around. And no shade, so do NOT do this hike during the hot, sunny days from May through Sept. except for perhaps the early morning hours before 10 a.m. Trailheads from the Visitor Center and also from an adjacent parking lot right next to the Visitor Center.

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Moderate hike with a bit of a challenging scramble at the beginning to get down into the canyon, is 2.2 miles round trip. See dramatic, winding canyons below the Lake Mead high water line as water levels have dropped. Owls occasionally roost in the slot canyon. To get to the trailhead, follow signs for 33 Hole Overlook off Lakeshore Road. The trailhead is in the first parking lot on the left. The un-signed trailhead for Owl Canyon is next to the second picnic shelter. Even if you're not hiking, stop at this overlook for the view, then continue up to the 33 Hole Overlook for an equally beautiful view.

This picturesque, public park with green grass overlooking Lake Mead in the desert is often grazed upon by wild bighorn sheep that come down from the mountainside. Most definitely worth a stop for the view and the wildlife sightings!

Boulder Beach is a mile of shoreline along Lake Mead. Swim, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, sail, or just take in the views of the lake and mountains while collecting shells.

Water Holes consists of several beautiful slot canyons that cut through vibrant reddish-pink Navajo sandstone. It is only a few miles from Page and various narrow passageways run both west and east of Highway 89. All of Water Hole Canyon lies on Navajo land. Therefore, the upper part of East Waterholes is accessible by guided tours only. The lower part of East Waterhole requires a backcountry permit to access this area from Navajo Nation. The trailhead is located just off Highway 89 at milepost 542. Waterhole Canyon Experince offers three different tours including a hiking tour, a photography tour, and a specialty tour. The minimum age is 8, and prices start at $81 per-person.

This landmark has been named one of America's greatest engineering feats and is a piece of history as well as a gargantuan functioning dam. A must-see in your lifetime. You can walk the premises free of charge, or pay to take guided tours.

Locals call this the Hoover Dam Bypass bridge. One of the tallest bridges in the world, it towers over Hoover Dam and, if you're brave enough to walk across, gives you a birds-eye view of Hoover Dam from almost 900 feet in the sky! Posterboards along the switchback ramps to get to the top show you photos and descriptions of how this bridge was built. Worth a stop! There is no admission charge and the parking is free.

When in Vegas, this is something so much fun to see! The famous (or infamous) Little White Chapel, where so many stars have eloped. Along the equally famous Las Vegas Boulevard and minutes away from the also-famous Stratosphere, this is a cool piece of Downtown Vegas history to see. Parking is free and you can walk in to take a peek free of charge during the hours they're open.

Voted "Best Place to View the City" year after year, The Strat is an 1,149 foot tall tower (at the tippy top) with expansive views of Las Vegas from both indoor and outdoor observation decks, with 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip and valley. Level 112 is your official 'selfie spot' -- the highest spot in Vegas for viewing the city, at 909 feet. Level 109 is the outdoor observation deck, at 866 feet. Level 108 is the indoor observation deck, at 855 feet. Level 103 has a wedding "chapel in the clouds," at 785 feet. Tickets for the SkyPod Observation Deck Experience, for the observation decks only (without any of the rides), are $30 per person, sometimes less, prices vary***, and include both the indoor and outdoor observation decks. And there are viewfinders on the outdoor deck to zoom in on the city. You can get your tickets in advance online. **Prices are subject to change. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily. For parking, The Strat has a free, self-park parking garage, although you can pay if you want to park in the closer, more convenient "plus" spots, like on Level 3 which has the pedestrian walkway into the casino. From Las Vegas Boulevard, turn onto W. Bob Stupak Ave for the Self-Park Parking Garage.

An excellent, easy-to-navigate, free museum packed with displays as good as the exhibits at Hoover Dam. That's because all of the workers who built Hoover Dam lived in Boulder City, where Hoover Dam is officially located. Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Lake Mead Visitor Center is a large, very nice combination of exhibits, crafts and gift shop, and information center with volunteers and park rangers who will offer you specific maps and hiking guidance and recommendations.

A stunning landscape for driving, full of volcanic lava-topped and red rock mountains, as well as stunning desert views. Drive at least a little of this road if you have the time.

This Scenic Drive runs between Northshore Road inside Lake Mead to Downtown Las Vegas. Gorgeous mountain views and a jaw-dropping view of the Stratosphere and Las Vegas skyline as you leave the desert and re-enter the city limits.