Tip: tickets can only purchased on site and the last tickets are sold at 3:30pm.
Directions to the dam are very easy using GPS but you can probably get there just following road signs.
There is a security check point to go through before entering. Parking is $10 to park in the parking garage which is a short walk from the entrance. You can park for free on the other side of the dam but it is a much longer walk.
The 30 minute tour is $15 and the hour tour is $30. We did the 30 minute tour which includes a video, a tour of the generator rooms at the bottom of the dam (a short elevator ride takes you there), a self guided exhibit tour, and access to the outdoor viewing area.
After the tour we walked across the dam. Look for the sign in the middle that tells you where the Nevada and Arizona border is. You can put one foot in each state.....photo op!
It gets very hot here during the summer and you are allowed to bring bottled water. There are several water fountains for you to fill up your bottles for free.
The gift shop and cafe are located on the bottom floor of the parking garage.