Title: Paradise Travel Guide: Best of Paradise, Packwood Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Paradise](https://expedia.co.uk/Paradise-Hotels.d602168.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Paradise](https://expedia.co.uk/Paradise-Holiday-Rentals.d602168.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Paradise](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Paradise.d602168.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Paradise Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Paradise.d602168.Car-Hire-Guide)[Paradise Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Paradise.d602168.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Paradise Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Paradise which includes mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602168/4df67e5e-a069-47d6-8d06-76b2e29db88a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise which includes mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602168/4df67e5e-a069-47d6-8d06-76b2e29db88a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise showing snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602168/a5554e9c-6158-401f-90ee-aa7d7e8e1636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602168/2b1d57db-8209-4f45-9cca-1a2cdca40d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paradise which includes snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602168/b32c7653-8a8c-404c-9874-856c42998512.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 recognised 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. - Top hotels in Paradise - Top Holiday 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 hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mount Rainier National Park and Paradise ... 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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(1,794 reviews) Great service, location next to the park entrance, very quiet in the inside, loved the fireplace. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Gateway-Inn.h5058672.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104250000/104249000/104248909/6c48aab7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance. Ashford WA Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Christine Trailhead and Lake Christine are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews) Warm, clean and cozy little bolthole right at the base of Rainier. Hosts couldn't have been more responsive. Totally recommend. 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Discover the mountain views and cafes in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/White-Pass-Sports-Hut-Packwood.d553248621532650700.Attraction) ![Ashford which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810227531/7cfe05c4-8777-459b-b0f5-5da64dd3724c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Narada Falls If you're lucky, a rainbow will stretch across the tiers of this scenic waterfall next to the highway. Climb up the adjacent nature trail. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Narada-Falls-Packwood.d553248635810227531.Attraction) ![Packwood Lake, Washington state](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532650699/9dd0477a-b7a0-48de-a2b6-c84d0e8d5b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Backbone Lake Trail You can take time to visit Backbone Lake Trail during your travels to Packwood. Discover the mountain views and cafes in this relaxing area. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Grove-Of-The-Patriarchs-Loop-Packwood.d553248621532650713.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.co.uk/Ohanapecosh-Visitor-Center-Washington.d553248635998150145.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Paradise Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47473119/e2ff89cd-a3b5-4851-996f-c7db06d7254a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour £13 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-rainier-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a47473119.activity-details) ![Mt. Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/643894/c107730a-e015-4718-abf7-26c142d146b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. 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