Seeing America

Where will Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev be buried? That’s the question the media, family, funeral directors and the public are asking. But, the question is reminiscent of one asked nearly 50 years ago about where to bury Lee Harvey Oswald, the presumed assassin of President John F. Kennedy.

On a quiet south Irving street, there is a home that blends in with those around it. With a past tied to tragedy, this house, steeped in history, has a story to tell. Now, the City of Irving is investing in its past—and its future.

Located roughly 35 miles east of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is an easy — and worthwhile — day trip from Sin City. A number of tour groups offer sightseeing excursions from Vegas hotels for those travelers who don’t have access to a vehicle.