Boulder City, Desert municipality in Clark County, Nevada, United States
The city extends across a desert plateau at 765 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and near Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation established Boulder City in 1931 to house thousands of workers during the construction of Hoover Dam.
The Boulder City Art in the Park festival brings together regional artists, craftspeople, and residents to display artworks and celebrate local traditions.
The Boulder City Golf Course features 18 holes with mountain views, while nearby Lake Mead provides opportunities for swimming and boating activities.
Boulder City maintains its status as one of only two locations in Nevada where gambling remains prohibited within municipal boundaries.
Location: Clark County
Inception: 1931
Elevation above the sea: 765 m
Website: https://bcnv.org
GPS coordinates: 35.97861,-114.83250
Latest update: May 29, 2025 20:42
Hoover Dam
9.5 km
Sam Boyd Stadium
20.5 km
Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
9 km
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
31.1 km
Casa de Shenandoah
26.4 km
M Resort
30.3 km
Ethel M Chocolate Factory
24.2 km
Black Canyon of the Colorado
22.1 km
Clark County Heritage Museum
10.7 km
Black Mountain
19.8 km
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
19.1 km
El Dorado Canyon
32.2 km
The Grandview at Las Vegas
30.8 km
The District at Green Valley Ranch
23.4 km
Henderson Pavilion
22.9 km
Acacia Demonstration Gardens
17.4 km
Boulder City Historic District
176 m
Gold Strike Hot Springs
8.4 km
Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City
2.2 km
Dig This
31.1 km
Emerald Cove
16.6 km
Shan-Gri-La Prehistoric Park (aka the Dinosaur House)
13.3 km
Winged Figures of the Republic
9.4 km
Hoover Dam Exhibits
9.5 km
Boulder Theatre
305 m
Liberty Bell Arch
9.8 km
Hoover Dam Visitor Center
9.4 km
Swim Beach
7.7 kmReviews
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