Small Group Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour with Hoover Dam Experience

Why choose this Las Vegas tour ?

This is truly a unique and adventurous trip that will forever live in your memories by exploring goldmine, ghost town and the Hoover Dam with a small group of likeminded travelers (maximum 12 pax)! You’ll get to experience the Techatticup Mine, Nevada’s oldest and richest, where you will see the remains of old world tools and other artifacts. An unforgettable location that was used in 2 motion pictures with many movie props left behind featuring a crashed airplane. You can count on this tour being an unforgettable experience!

Small Group Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour with Hoover Dam Experience

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What makes Small Group Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour with Hoover Dam Experience a unique experience ?

We will make a photo stop at the second largest Dam in the united states! Built in 1931 the Hoover Dam was the largest and most powerful Dam in the world until 1940! Hoover Dam was so large it spawned a city know was Boulder City (Largest city in Nevada). You will have an opportunity to walk on the second tallest bridge in the USA and step right over the border of Nevada and Arizona! Make sure to bring your fully charged photo device as this location is know for its beautiful picturesque views of the Hoover Dam and other scenic views!

During the late 1800’s, Nelson was extremely remote at the time with the nearest law enforcement in Hiko, NV about 200 miles away. This created lawlessness in true Wild West fashion with many prospectors being Civil War deserters with Renegade Indians hiding out in the canyons. After some time, the minors formed factions between Northern and Southern sympathizers which led to more feuding in the canyon, and killings, which at one point was everyday. There was a renegade Indian named “Queho”who was reportedly Nevada’s first serial killer near the area whose last killing was near the Techatticup Mine in 1919. Nelson was rebuilt after 50 years of inactivity with many buildings being restored to resemble the old mining town. Nelson was also used for two motion pictures, both starring Kurt Russell, Breakdown (1997) & 3000 miles to Graceland (2001). Since then, Nelson has been a destination for wedding photography, photo shoots, and a historical stop on the way to the Colorado River.

The Techatticup Mine Tour is one-hour and 0.25 miles long on gravel that is only one level. This is the oldest mine, and richest, in Southern nevada from 1861 to 1945, where you will see the quartz veins the gold and silver were mined from. The name “Techatticup” derives from the Paiute Indian word for hungry, a term often heard by early settlers from the starving Indians inhabiting the Dry Hills.

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Located 17-miles to the west of the Las Vegas Strip and next to Red Rock Canyon sits Spring Mountain State Park. This is simply a spectacular place to watch the sunset!

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

Ghosttown Mine Tour Hoover Dam
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Duration: 6 hours
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VIP Tour to Ghost Town, Gold Mine, Hoover Dam + Red Rock Sunset Tour
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