Day 4 (6/17/11) - Flagstaff to Hoover Dam to Vegas

Day 4 - June 17, 2011

Flagstaff to Hoover Dam to Vegas

It was an interesting morning.  Waking up at 6a to the sun already up for awhile but no one moving around the hotel or the town.  Arizona doesn't observe daylight savings time, so my internal clock was a little off.  It was also 45 degrees outside but warming up a bit when we ended up getting on the road.  We now start our journey to Hoover Dam, which was the second most anticipated stop on our trip.  On our trip we end up stopping in Seligman, AZ, a small Route 66 town.  

We all enjoyed this fun stop, I think dad more than anyone.  It was neat seeing all the old signage and the little tourist shops.  We then get back on the road to the dam.  For those who haven't already seen it, it's breathtaking, an absolute marvel.  

Hoover Dam - atop the dam on the state line

They also have a new bridge crossing over the dam.  I recommend walking to the state-line on the bridge as well to look down onto the dam, another great sight.  

Hoover Dam - from the state line of the bridge

We leave and head to our next stop, Las Vegas.  

We get into Vegas and drive down the strip.  

We go and check into our room at Luxar and end up eating dinner there, T&T (Tacos & Tequila).  Then we started making our way up the strip to sightsee.  One of the first things we came across was New York New York casino where Jagger noticed the roller coaster.  Jagger wanted to do just about everything he saw, this being one of the few that I felt we could do.  Jag and I rode it together.  This was Jagger's first roller coaster and it was exciting for both of us.  I'm glad I now have someone I can ride coasters with.  We continued down the strip to Bellagio and watch the fountain show.  For the record, Friday night in Vegas is very busy.  We then make our way through the crowded, loud and sometimes obnoxious street to Caesars Palace and then Mirage.  We tried to get to Treasure Island to watch the show but found out that we were too late.  We then walked back to the hotel.  Dad mentioned it, I agree, the boys did a great job hanging in there for the long day and not complaining for the long journey.

Miles traveled for the day: 285 (by car) - by foot: unknown, but A LOT!

~~bob