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Nevada Gift Guide: Tours & Rentals at Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Powered by Outside—Boulder City

Go half an hour southeast of the Las Vegas Strip and access an unbelievable array of outdoor experiences. At our brand-new Travel Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City, you can book tours that’ll get you a little out there by land, air, and water.

Get a sky-high view of Hoover Dam, kayak down the Colorado River, and paddle boat around Lake Mead, all bookable at the Travel Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City.

Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures

Boulder City

Guests of all ages and experience levels are welcome with Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures, which takes folks down the Black Canyon Water Trail. Expect to see sheer cliffs rising nearly 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, wildlife, and Hoover Dam construction features.


Papillon Helicopters Tours

Boulder City

Climb aboard Papillon Helicopters and take in new points of view (and striking photo ops) of Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, and the Las Vegas Strip. You can also book tours that’ll take you over the Grand Canyon.


Canyon Riders

Boulder City

Hop on an electric bike and let Canyon Riders tour you around scenic destinations like the Historic Railroad Trail at Lake Mead, Lake Las Vegas, and the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Customized group tours of Lake Mead National Recreation Area are available, too.

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Lake Mead Cruises
Photo: Lake Mead Cruises

Lake Mead Cruises

Boulder City

Board the tri-level Desert Princess paddle wheeler and embark on a Lake Mead Cruises voyage that’ll take you to Hoover Dam, giving you a memory-making opportunity to see this modern marvel in a way most people only dream of. 


Desert Adventures

Boulder City

Set your kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard downstream and give the gift of an epic trip on the Colorado River. Desert Adventures will take you past historic trailheads, wildlife in natural habitats, and spectacular views. 


Loop Trail Rentals

Boulder City

Rent an electric bike from Loop Trail Rentals and pedal your way along the spectacular River Mountains Loop Trail. This 34-mile, paved path offers plenty of views and access to attractions like Hemenway Park (where bighorn sheep are often spotted), the Historic Railroad Trail at Lake Mead, and more.


HPP Armory

Boulder City

Need somewhere safe to stash your personal items while out on a tour? Rent a locker from HPP Armory, which can store everything from purses and backpacks to cameras, luggage, and firearms. You can also pick up Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing and hunting licenses here.

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