Hoover Dam

Explore the Hoover Dam with a self-guided, GPS-enabled driving audio tour

Welcome to the narrated driving tour of the Hoover Dam, located on the Nevada/Arizona state line!

Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided tour from Las Vegas or Arizona to the Hoover Dam—just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-narrated experience.

Hoover Dam

Ever wondered just how people built the Hoover Dam back in the 1930s? You’ll find out (and learn a whole lot more) as this tour takes you to that awe-inspiring feat of engineering.

As you cruise toward the dam, you’ll discover the rationale behind the dam’s construction, hear about the imposing figures like Frank Crowe and the Six Companies who led the project, and dig into the details of the dam’s creation—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Then, enjoy unbeatable views of the Hoover Dam and even walk or drive across it!

This tour ensures you’ll not only see the Hoover Dam, but also uncover the true stories buried beneath all that concrete. So grab your hardhat and get out there!

Your drive includes stories about:

■ Las Vegas Valley

■ McWilliams Townsite

■ Party City

■ A City Worth a Dam

■ The Mighty Colorado

■ Colorado River Compact

■ The Six Companies

■ Boulder City and Ragtown

■ Redirecting the Colorado

■ Don’t Look Down!

■ Lake Mead Viewpoint

■ Building the Dam

■ Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

■ Becoming the Hoover Dam

■ Lakeview Overlook

■ Powering the Southwest

■ Water Wars

■ Hoover Dam Lookout

And much more!

HOW IT WORKS:

As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and follow the route. Each story will play automatically just before you reach a point of interest.

TOUR FEATURES:

▶ Freedom of Travel

No crowded buses or rushed stops. Enjoy the freedom to explore Hoover Dam at your own pace—stop to take photos, skip ahead, or linger as long as you like.

▶ Automatic Play

No manual controls needed! Follow the app’s built-in route, and GPS-triggered audio will automatically play stories at each stop.

▶ Works Offline

Download the tour ahead of time and use it offline, perfect for areas with no cell service!

▶ Lifetime Purchase

Pay once and enjoy lifetime access—no monthly subscriptions, time limits, or usage restrictions.

▶ Incredible Stories

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and engineering marvels of the Hoover Dam with stories narrated by top-tier experts.

▶ Award-Winning App

Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, used by over a million people every year.

FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:

Try out the free demo to get a taste of the tour. If you like it, purchase the full version to unlock all stories and features.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

■ Download the tour ahead of time over data or WiFi for full offline use.

■ Ensure your phone battery is fully charged or bring an external battery pack, as GPS usage can drain the battery.

■ Allow access to location services and GPS tracking to play stories automatically during the tour.