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Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Boulder City, NV

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Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

US 93 beside Hoover Dam, walkway parking on the Nevada side · Boulder City, NV

Why you should go…

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge carries US 93 over the Colorado River beside Hoover Dam. Opened in October 2010, it is 1,900 feet long, with a 1,060-foot arch span, and stands about 890 feet above the river. Drivers cannot see the dam from the roadway, so park in the lot on the Nevada side and take the stairs or accessible ramps up to the pedestrian sidewalk. From there you get a different view of the dam and the river below.

  • #hoover dam view
  • #arch bridge
  • #pedestrian walkway
  • #colorado river
  • #scenic overlook

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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