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Plan your next Nevada adventure at Boulder City’s new outdoor hub

BOSW October 8, 2026

Red and yellow Papillon helicopter parked outside the Travel Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City. — A Papillon helicopter sits outside the new Travel Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City during its grand opening. (Photo courtesy of Travel Nevada)

Southern Nevada visitors have a new starting point for outdoor exploration. Travel Nevada officially opened its Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Boulder City on Oct. 7, connecting visitors and residents with outdoor experiences, local businesses and trip-planning resources.

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Located at 102 Nevada Way in Boulder City, near Lake Mead and about 30 minutes from Las Vegas, the facility welcomed state and local officials, community partners and tenants for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration.

Row of Loop Trail Rentals e-bikes beside a rental sign, with desert mountains in the background at the Boulder City Adventure Center. — Loop Trail Rentals offers e-bike rentals for visitors exploring southern Nevada on two wheels. *(Photo courtesy of Travel Nevada)*

“Beginning today, getting a little out there starts here in Boulder City,” says Rafael Villanueva, CEO of Travel Nevada. “The Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Boulder City makes it easier than ever for the millions of visitors coming to Las Vegas and southern Nevada and our in-state residents to get outdoors and experience the adventures that our state has to offer. It also puts local outfitters and tour operators directly in front of those travelers, turning foot traffic into opportunity for Nevada’s small businesses.”

Outdoor experiences at the Travel Nevada Adventure Center

Designed as a basecamp for outdoor recreation, the Adventure Center houses local outfitters offering e-bike rentals, guided kayaking and hiking adventures, Colorado River rafting, Lake Mead cruises, scenic air tours, self-guided Jeep experiences and other visitor services. The facility also features trip-planning resources and safety and conservation information.

Paddleboard, life jacket, apparel and canyon photographs displayed inside the Desert Adventures space at the Boulder City Adventure Center. — Desert Adventures offers kayaking, hiking, biking and other outdoor experiences through the new Boulder City Adventure Center. *(Photo courtesy of Travel Nevada)*

“The Travel Nevada Adventure Centers represent an important investment in Boulder City’s future as a gateway to Lake Mead and southern Nevada’s outdoor assets,” says Jill Rowland-Lagan, CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. “By welcoming visitors, supporting local businesses, and highlighting our unique regional character, this project strengthens both our economy and our community.”

Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures service window with an orange frame and purple sign at the Boulder City Adventure Center. — Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures is among the local outfitters at the Travel Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City. *(Photo courtesy of Travel Nevada)*

Seven businesses are confirmed as tenants at the Boulder City location:

Canyon Riders LLC: E-bike rentals and tours.
Desert Adventures: Kayaking, hiking, biking and other outdoor adventures.
Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures: River rafting.
HPP Armory: Storage and locker rentals.
Lake Mead Cruises: Lunch and dinner sternwheeler cruises.
Loop Trail Rentals: E-bike rentals.
Papillon Airways: Scenic air tours.

The opening also marks a three-year naming rights agreement with Outside Interactive Inc. for Travel Nevada Adventure Centers Powered by Outside. The partnership covers the Boulder City facility and a second location scheduled to open in Carson City in early 2027.

The project received a $3.712 million Economic Development Administration award as part of an investment of more than $7 million.

To learn more, visit the Travel Nevada Adventure Center website.