Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

Type: Architecture, Family Friendly, Free Attractions, Great Views, Outdoor Activities, Uniquely Here

10Best Says

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge was built to re-route traffic away from Hoover Dam, which was formerly a part of US93. The new bridge includes a pedestrian walkway that offers an incredible view of the dam. Best of all, you can walk across the bridge for free. Stairs and ramps lead up to the bridge, and several placards and signs offer information about the bridge and the history of the men it's named for, although most people refer to it informally as the Bypass Bridge. The bridge is an architectural feat, one of the highest concrete-arch bridges in the world and the second highest bridge in the United States, standing 890 feet above the Colorado. It's 1,905 feet long and offers unparalleled views of Hoover Dam for those who are not afraid of heights.

Address:

US93 Outside of Boulder City
Las Vegas, NV

Phone:

No Phone

EXPERT TIPS BY: Terrisa Meeks
Las Vegas Local Expert

Free Things to Do: "The bridge is one of a few free areas around Hoover Dam--there's also no cost to walk along the top of the dam, although parking in and near the visitor center costs $10. Admission to the visitor center is $10 and tours of the dam are $15-$30."

Best for Free Things to Do Because: The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge stands nearly 900 feet above the Colorado River and offers an amazing view of Hoover Dam.