Embark on an extraordinary journey through American engineering history with Desert Wonder Adventures’ exclusive Hoover Dam Power Plant and Historic Era Railroad Museum Tour. Starting with convenient pickup directly from Harrah’s Laughlin and Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort, this comprehensive day adventure combines two of the Southwest’s most fascinating historical destinations.
Convenient Pickup from Your Favorite Laughlin Resorts
Whether you’re staying at the Mexican-themed Harrah’s Laughlin Beach Resort & Casino on South Casino Drive or enjoying the family-owned atmosphere of Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino on the Colorado River, Desert Wonder Adventures provides seamless transportation for our historic tour experience. Both resorts offer world-class gaming, dining, and accommodations, making them perfect bases for exploring the region’s rich history.
The Ultimate Engineering Marvel: Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour
Begin your adventure at one of the Seven Industrial World Wonders—Hoover Dam. This concrete gravity-arch dam in Black Canyon represents one of humanity’s most outstanding engineering achievements. Your guided experience includes:
- Power Plant Tour: Descend by elevator to explore the massive power plant housing seventeen main turbine-generator combinations that generate a maximum of 2,074 megawatts of hydroelectric power
- Historic Exhibits: Learn about the dam’s construction during the Great Depression from 1931-1936, when President Roosevelt’s New Deal created massive infrastructure projects
- Breathtaking Views: Take in stunning vistas of the Colorado River and the surrounding desert landscape from the dam’s observation areas
Nevada State Railroad Museum: Where History Rides the Rails
Continue to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, strategically located on the historic Boulder Branch Line that was essential to Hoover Dam’s construction. This remarkable museum preserves the heritage of the railroad that literally built the dam, featuring:
Authentic Locomotives and Equipment
Explore historic displays, including:
- Union Pacific Locomotive 264 (1907 Baldwin-built)
- Pacific Lumber Company Locomotive 35 (1923 Baldwin Mikado)
- Original dump cars and equipment from the dam construction era
Exhibits
The museum features signage detailing how the U.S. Government and Six Companies railroads transported the tons of equipment and materials that made Hoover Dam construction possible.
New Visitor Center Expansion
The museum is expanding with a brand-new Visitor Center, promising enhanced interactive exhibits and programming that will make this historic experience even more compelling for visitors.
What Makes This Tour Special
- Comprehensive History: From the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam to the railroad heritage that built it
- Authentic Experience: Enter some of the original cars and the postal express
- Expert Interpretation: Professional guides share stories of the workers, technology, and determination that shaped the American Southwest
- All-Inclusive Convenience: Transportation, admissions, and bottled water provided
The Best Dam Tour you’ll take
By choosing Desert Wonder Adventures for your Hoover Dam and railroad museum experience, you’re selecting a tour that seamlessly connects with your Laughlin resort stay. Whether you’re enjoying the caesars.com/harrahs-laughlin experience at Harrah’s Laughlin Beach Resort & Casino or the family atmosphere at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino, our tour enhances your Southwest vacation with unforgettable historical discovery.
Experience where American engineering meets railroad heritage on Desert Wonder Adventures’ Hoover Dam Historic Era Railroad Museum Tour—the perfect complement to your Laughlin gaming and recreation experience.
Contact Desert Wonder Adventures at (928) 716-2046 to book your journey through America’s engineering and railroad history, with convenient pickup from both Harrah’s Laughlin and Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort.
