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Hoover Dam

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by Balakov100, Mar 28, 2014.

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  1. Mar 28, 2014 #1
    Balakov100

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    Really not a TS I know.

    You can park at the Dirt Lot across the road from the Casino,.
    First place you get to after you cross into Nevada from Arizona.

    Walk across the road.
    There's a Trail that runs to the Dam.

    Be sure to bring walking shoes, and prolly some water.
    To the Dam I think is about 3 1/4ml.
    If you walk up to the Walkway by the new Bridge. And walk across the Dam it's probably closer to 7+ miles.

    When I got back to the Truck I was Off for 3.5hrs.
    It was a lot easier walking there then back though.
    If you ask nicely you might even be able to get a ride back to the Casino.
    I'm sure at least Half the people there are headed back North.

    I did learn a bit also. Didn't know about the old RR Tunnels, which are right on the Trail.


    I was mad last time I went through the Area, as far as I know there is no other place to stop close by.
    Actually didn't know there was a Trail ther, ssort of found it by accident.
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2014 #2
    snowwy

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    there's 2 casinos there. been there few years now. i heard truckers get a discount during the week. i wanna say free. but i was told that 3 years ago when i came back out. so memory slips. they've got a really good buffet on the weekends. the second casino is pretty good food also.
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2014 #3
    skibum_63

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    The Hacienda Hotel Casino, is the closest the ####.
    I bet not many of you here knew that you can show your CDL and get a free room. They do have a website.
    Call first, because they were recently bought out and was starting a major remodel / upgrade. (opened in the 80's, so i't 'tired' but still functional, and they do allow pets in room.
    The buffet was so so. Had better food off the menu.
    There is a 1ts run movie theater .
    The other hotel Casino, closer to Boulder city, I believe also offers free rooms to cdl holders, if not a heavy discount. Been many years I stopped there.

    You are in the desert. There is no probly about it, TAKE WATER with you, when you venture out for a hike. Also be advise, poisonous creatures that bite and sting, and can cause death, are abundant out there. Rattlers prefer late night , early morning, to slither around. In the heat of the day, they like to hide under brush and rocks. Keep your eyes open.
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2014 #4
    yuban

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    I think CDL holders got the bum"s rush after the property got bought out. No more free room"s. I could be wrong though...
     
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    Balakov100

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    LOL.
    It was only like 65-70f when I went.
    Did wish I brought water anyway.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2014 #6
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    Don't forget

    the Dam Tour !

    :yes2557:
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2014 #7
    CondoCruiser

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    My tour of Hoover Dam was quite memorable and enjoyable. I highly recommend it for anyone that gets a chance. I drove a rental car but they have shuttles and tours originating from Vegas. But it would be worth a 3.5 mile walk.

    $40 http://www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/hooverex.htm

    $85 http://www.hooverdamtourcompany.com/express.html
    Coupon knocks it down to $45 http://www.groupon.com/deals/hoover-dam-tour-company-3

    There a dozen others just google it. The price includes the $11 tour admission fee.
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2014 #8
    skibum_63

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    When I was ten years, I went on the tour, with my dad's girlfriend and her son's Just mind blowing for a ten year old. Would like to take it again.


     
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  11. Mar 31, 2014 #9
    skibum_63

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    Di you try to get one? I think Friday and Saturdays are blocked out.

     
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  12. Mar 31, 2014 #10
    CondoCruiser

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    Let me try this again. :)

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