Paradise Travel Guide

Paradise is the main area of Las Vegas, including the strip, the McCarran International Airport, and the University of Nevada. Paradise was the main town before Las Vegas was built, and it's the base for most travelers heading to Sin City.

The mighty little town of Paradise boasts plenty of vacation rentals and properties outside of the Vegas strip and the busy hotels. If you're looking for activities besides casinos and shows, Paradise is the place to be.

Things to Do in Paradise

Top things to do here include, of course, visiting the famous Las Vegas strip, complete with luxurious casinos and hotels, the Bellagio dancing fountains, shops, and theaters. If you want to soak up a little culture while in town, head to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Chihuly Art Gallery, and the Liberace Museum, all showcasing classic Vegas decadence.

If you love performances, there are plenty of theaters and clubs that offer a wide variety of dance shows or more classical shows like at the Nevada Ballet Theatre.

Elsewhere, for history buffs, the National Atomic Testing Museum is an interesting spot to learn about science, war, and history. Meanwhile, sports fans should visit T-Mobile Area, which is often houses not only sporting events but concerts, art shows, and numerous entertainment events.

Paradise is a perfect family break, girls getaway or bachelor party location -- explore the arts and culture scene, place a bet in one of the famous casinos or recover from a big night in a luxurious spa. Vacation rentals here tend to have on-site pools due to the hot weather, meaning you can splash around with friends and family.

If you enjoy the outdoors, grab your sneakers and head to one of the nearby hiking trails and take in the neon-lit city from afar.

Best Places to Stay in Paradise

If you want to enjoy Paradise and Las Vegas to the fullest but don't want to stay in a hotel on your weekend get away, Paradise town vacation rentals are a great alternative.

Paradise neighborhoods boasts condos great for families, vacation apartments for your couples, and houses for large groups. Most of these vacation properties are fully equipped, so you don't have to worry about packing extras. Some rentals even come with a pool, so after a long day exploring the town, you can cool down with a dip.

Best Time to Visit Paradise

Paradise is located in a desert, meaning the weather is very hot and humid from March to November. December, January and February can get cooler, with an average of 60 degrees and a few days of rain, but the rest of the year sees no rain at all. The summer months can bring extreme hot weather, as well as more tourists.

The best time to visit Paradise is May or September, when the weather isn't scorching and visitors can go swimming, hiking, and generally explore.

Food in Paradise

Paradise has every type of food, you could crave. It's even been said that Paradise has the best and juiciest steaks in the whole of the US. Be sure to tuck into this speciality, or for something a little fancier, check out the range of high-end restaurants.