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Boulder City

Nevada, United States · North America

About Boulder City

Boulder City is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Henderson, 56km from Red Rock Canyon.

Boulder City is a town located in Nevada, United States. With a population of 15,551, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Boulder City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Boulder City to your route.

About Boulder City

Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2020 census, the population of Boulder City was 14,885. The city took its name from Boulder Canyon. Boulder City is one of only two places in Nevada that prohibits gambling, the other

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Boulder City offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Boulder City located?

Boulder City is located in Nevada, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.9786 latitude, -114.8325 longitude.

What is the population of Boulder City?

Boulder City has a population of approximately 15,551 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
15,551
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Nevada
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.9786, -114.8325

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Worth the detour from Boulder City

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hoover Dam

Massive concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, an engineering marvel of the Great Depression era.

9 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Shelby American Heritage Center

Carroll Shelby's factory and museum where you can watch Shelby Mustangs and Cobras being built.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Las Vegas Strip Circuit

A spectacular night-race street circuit running down the iconic Las Vegas Strip, debuting in Formula 1 in 2023.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Las Vegas Strip

Dazzling 6.8-kilometre stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with mega-resort hotels, casinos, and neon spectacle.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Exotics Racing Las Vegas

Drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and other supercars on a 1.2-mile FIA-grade circuit just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Red Rock Canyon

A stunning desert conservation area just west of Las Vegas featuring a 13-mile scenic drive through towering red sandstone formations.

56 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

Valley of Fire State Park

Nevada's oldest and largest state park, filled with brilliant red Aztec sandstone formations, petroglyphs, and petrified trees.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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