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ANTIQUES • ARTS • ATTRACTIONS | BOULDER CITY RELOCATION & VISITOR GUIDE
company stores. One shop’s specialty of original children’s pedal cars dating back to the turn-of-the-century has garnered it and Boulder City national attention which has been featured in shows on the History and Discovery channels. Visitors looking for an alternative to newly made, lightweight “authentic Indian Jewelry” will nd authentic old work in the antiques stores. Some stores have inventory that quali es as rare and coveted Old Pawn and has been featured in regional magazines.
Antiques have proven to be a great t for the historic town with its retro feel and architecture. The unique eateries and drinking establishments, including The World-Famous Co ee Cup Cafe, Grandma Daisy’s old- fashioned confectionary/ice cream store and The Boulder Dam Brewery, are interspersed with the stores and help make for a great time well into the evening. Plan to spend a weekend, staying at the historic Boulder Dam Hotel, the Hoover Dam Lodge, or one of the retro motor courts. Less than 30 minutes away from Las Vegas, Boulder City lives up to the slogan of being “A World Away ... Come and Play!
Public Artscape In the Historic District
Boulder City o ers the wanderer a pleasant, artful stroll through the Historic District. You’ll enjoy beautiful, colorful hand-painted murals depicting the history of our small town’s creation, as well as professional, life-sized sculptures of all types, both privately-owned and publicly-owned.
Boulder City Public Art Scape is a unique outdoor sculpture exhibit. It hosts a variety of local artwork, introducing visitors to several artistic mediums.
Public-owned sculptures were commissioned by the City Council to tell the story of Boulder City and its rich history in an artistic manner for the public to enjoy and learn.
A walking tour map is provided at the Chamber of Commerce o ce. All of the public art is also highlighted on the informational kiosks located on the main corners in the Historic District. You can see the Boulder City Downtown Mural and Sculpture Walking Guide on the next two pages of this publication and more information can be found at the Chamber o ce.
Boulder City Specialty License Plates
Show your pride in Boulder City and display a stunning picture of the Hoover Dam on your vehicle. The Boulder City Plate is available at any Nevada Department of Motor
Vehicles o ce. As it is a specialty plate, initially you will pay $61 in
addition to the regular registration fee; then $35 per year thereafter.
A portion of this fee is returned to our community for promotion of this grand city. Please consider advertising Boulder City in a very unique way... from your vehicle. You will be helping our local economy in a couple ways that will surely make a di erence.
www.bouldercitychamber.com
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