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Lake Mead
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On the border between Nevada and Arizona, not far from Las Vegas, this is the artificial lake created by the Hoover Dam. You can go boating and enjoy various water activities here.
Overview of Lake Mead
On the border between Nevada and Arizona, not far from Las Vegas, this is the artificial lake created by the Hoover Dam. You can go boating and enjoy various water activities here.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: lake.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Caractéristiques: artificial lake.
- Superficie: 640 km².
- Altitude: 375 m.
Lake Environment
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- Site internet: https://www.nps.gov/lake
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Nearby Attractions
Also worth seeing within a 100-150 km radius of the area:
Hoover Dam
This impressive dam on the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada, is also an attraction that draws around a million tourists each year for visits.
This impressive dam on the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada, is also an attraction that draws around a million tourists each year for visits.
Boulder City
This is the city of the Hoover Dam and one of only two in the state where gambling and casinos are prohibited.
This is the city of the Hoover Dam and one of only two in the state where gambling and casinos are prohibited.
Mojave Desert
Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in the southeast of the state.
Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in the southeast of the state.
Grand Canyon
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this is one of the most visited (and spectacular!) places in the American West. You can also hike or horseback ride here, as well as go rafting.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this is one of the most visited (and spectacular!) places in the American West. You can also hike or horseback ride here, as well as go rafting.
Las Vegas
Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World"—as it's also known—is truly one-of-a-kind with its casinos and unique atmosphere. Though today’s Vegas has little in common with the city of the past, with events and certain sports competitions now playing an ever-growing role in its life.
Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World"—as it's also known—is truly one-of-a-kind with its casinos and unique atmosphere. Though today’s Vegas has little in common with the city of the past, with events and certain sports competitions now playing an ever-growing role in its life.
Zion National Park
One of the most visited parks in the American West. It’s famous for its landscapes and deep canyons, perfect for hiking.
One of the most visited parks in the American West. It’s famous for its landscapes and deep canyons, perfect for hiking.
Red Rock Canyon
This park offers beautiful landscapes, including red sandstone rock formations, as well as climbing and hiking opportunities—all just about twenty kilometers from Las Vegas.
This park offers beautiful landscapes, including red sandstone rock formations, as well as climbing and hiking opportunities—all just about twenty kilometers from Las Vegas.
Valley of Fire
This area near Las Vegas is part of the Mojave Desert. It features petrified trees millions of years old and numerous prehistoric petroglyphs. Hiking is also available here.
This area near Las Vegas is part of the Mojave Desert. It features petrified trees millions of years old and numerous prehistoric petroglyphs. Hiking is also available here.