Top 10 Things to Do in Boulder City 

1. Historic Boulder Dam Hotel

Built in 1933 to accommodate visitors to the construction of Hoover Dam (then called Boulder Dam), the historic Boulder Dam Hotel preserves the classic style of the era while providing the comforts and amenities today’s travelers expect.  Located in the center of Boulder City, this tidy, boutique-style hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.1305 Arizona Street

Hoover Dam Hotel at Boulder City Express

2. Hoover Dam Museum

The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum tells the story of the men and women who braved the desolation of the southern Nevada desert to build Hoover Dam and settle Boulder City. Admission is free. 1305 Arizona Street

Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum at Boulder City Express

3. Boulder City Art Guild & Gallery

For more than 40 years, Boulder City Art Guild has been creating and promoting art in Southern Nevada. You’ll find their collection on the second floor of the Boulder Dam Hotel.

4. Antique Shopping

Excellent antique shopping at several downtown locations along Wyoming Street, Arizona Street and Nevada Way. 

5. Boulder City Walking Tour

Visit the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce to pick up a map and find out how to listen to the audio walking tour of the Historic District 465 Nevada Way

Boulder City Historic District Sign board at Boulder City Express

6. Coffee Cup Café

Featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, for over 75 years, this café has offered famous breakfasts and other specialties such as Chile Verde.  512 Nevada Hwy

Coffee Cup Cafe at Boulder City Express

7. Boulder City Downtown Sculptures

Stunning and artistically diverse bronze sculptures dot the downtown historic district and range from whimsical to historical

8. Southwest Diner

Specializing in old fashioned–what grandma used to make–home cooking, including homemade meatloaf and potroast dinners with all the fixin’s. “Homemade is our specialty.” 761 Nevada HWY

Southwest Diner Restaurant at Boulder City Express
Southwest Diner at Boulder City Express

9. Historical Boulder Bowl

Established in 1947 Here at Boulder Bowl we have 8 lanes available for open bowl. So come on down and enjoy yourself at this historic alley. 504 California Ave.

Boulder Bowl at Boulder City Express

10. Grandma Daisy’s

Come for the old-fashion malts and stay for the caramel apples. It doesn’t take much to get hooked on these homemade sweet treats with original recipes dating back decades. 530 Nevada Way

Grandma Daisys Old Time Confectionery at Boulder City Express