Hoover Dam Lodge, Hotel and casino near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada, US
The Hoover Dam Lodge is a hotel and casino in Clark County near Lake Mead. It has 372 rooms in a 17-story tower and features a casino floor with gaming areas along with a sports betting section.
The property opened in 1958 as the Gold Strike Inn, serving travelers heading to the Hoover Dam. It was built on private land that remained outside the government's major land acquisition for the dam project.
The lodge displays Big Horn Sheep statues in its lobby and shares information about the nearby Hoover Dam and regional development. These touches connect the space to both the local wildlife and the area's construction heritage.
The property is open 24 hours daily and has electric vehicle charging stations at the main entrance. Finding your way around is straightforward, as the gaming and sports betting areas are clearly marked.
The lodge sits on private land that was never included in the government's massive land purchase for the dam project. This allowed its owner to build a business at this strategic spot while authorities carried out their work elsewhere.
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