Title: Visit Paradise: Best of Paradise Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Paradise](https://expedia.ca/Paradise-Hotels.d602168.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Paradise](https://expedia.ca/Paradise-Vacation-Rentals.d602168.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Paradise Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Paradise.d602168.Car-Rental-Guide)[Paradise Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Paradise.d602168.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Paradise ## Travel Guide ![Paradise showing mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94199-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise showing snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94204-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94200-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise featuring snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94206-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94202-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Paradise Things to do #### With meadows of wildflowers at your feet and snowy peaks looming above you, it’s easy to see how this area in Mount Rainier National Park earned its name. Paradise is Mount Rainier National Park’s most visited area. Enjoy unparalleled views of Mount Rainier, visit its famous inn or hike among wildflowers and waterfalls to understand why it was originally deemed a paradise. Begin your visit at the Paradise Jackson Visitor Centre for exhibits, a film and general information about Paradise and the park. Sign up for a guided ranger tour. Buy a souvenir in the gift shop or have a snack in the cafeteria. Visit the quaint grey Paradise Ranger Station, which greets visitors entering the area. If you plan on climbing, skiing or camping, stop in the Guide House at the Paradise Climbing Information Centre to apply for a climbing permit and get details about backcountry camping. Obtain services formerly available at the ranger station here. For a memorable stay, check into the Paradise Inn. This stone lodge, standing in Mount Rainier’s shadow since 1916, is recognized as a shining original example of “parkitecture,” the rustic building aesthetic preferred by the National Park Service. Step out the inn’s front door to access miles of hiking trails. Trek along the short, relatively flat Nisqually Vista Trail for views of its namesake glacier, which occupies a large part of Mount Rainier’s southwestern face. The wheelchair-accessible portion of Skyline Trail leads to Myrtle Falls, with one of the most iconic views in the park. Take a moderate 1.3-hour hike on Alta Vista Trail through the valley’s wildflowers. From the Paradise Inn, follow Paradise Valley Road, a one-way road providing a winding journey through the wildflower-filled valley. Delight in summer’s pastels and autumn’s brilliant oranges, yellows and reds. Head east of Paradise Valley to Inspiration Point, a scenic overlook offering awe-inspiring views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Range beyond. In sun and snow, Paradise is a great place to visit year-round. Weather necessitates seasonal closures of some areas. Check with the National Park Service to see what’s open during your visit. - Paradise Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Paradise ![Paradise Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22240000/22234000/22233997/8d0e2ee1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise Inn 52807 Paradise Rd E, Ashford, WA Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mount Rainier National Park and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (136 reviews) "Great historical hotel, beautiful place, really enjoyed staying there. Great location, so close to lots of trails, amazing park. What I did not like much: quality and variety of meals at the restaurant was not great. The hotel has just one restaurant, it is expensive, but the meals are not good enough ..." 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[](https://expedia.ca/Backbone-Lake-Trail-Packwood.d553248621532650699.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ohanapecosh Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Packwood. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks, or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Ohanapecosh-Visitor-Center-Packwood.d553248635998150145.Vacation-Attraction) #### Walupt Lake Trailhead You can take time to visit Walupt Lake Trailhead during your travels to Packwood. Wander around the natural setting in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Walupt-Lake-Trailhead-Randle.d639917813990961152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grove of the Patriarchs Loop You can take time to visit Grove of the Patriarchs Loop during your travels to Packwood. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Grove-Of-The-Patriarchs-Loop-Packwood.d553248621532650713.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mt. 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