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Road trip from Merced to Paradise

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ITINERARY

8h 17m445 miles18 stops
1
Engelman Cellars
3275 N Rolinda Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9637
2
Island Waterpark
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
3
Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722-5026
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
4
The Artist In Me
1085 E Herndon Ave Ste 108 near TGIFridays, Fresno, CA 93720-3160
5
The Park at River Walk
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
6
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308-6314
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
7
Peacocks at Hart Park
River Rd, Bakersfield, CA
8
Ethels Old Corral
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
9
Tiki-Ko
1919 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4424
10
Kern River State Park
Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
11
California Fruit Depot
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
12
Terrible's Hotel & Casino
1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89019-1602
13
Combat Zone Paintball
13011 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89044-9534
Paintball at it's best, biggest and cleanest paintball field in Vegas. Three speeds of impact ages 7 and up.
14
Whiskey Down
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4319
True to its name, Whiskey Down features an impressive selection of more than 50 types of rare and fine whiskies along with hand-crafted cocktails and other dark spirits. While this gaming lounge has plenty of action with three blackjack tables and seven video poker machines, the plush leather sofas and oversized chairs give it the vibe of a relaxing speakeasy with a vintage, industrial flair.
15
The Toy Shack
450 Fremont St Ste 117, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5623
16
Shadow Creek Golf Club
3 Shadow Creek Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89081-2404
Designed by Tom Fazio, this magnificent 18-hole championship course is characterized by sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens, all of which are framed by commanding mountains.
17
The Rat Pack is Back
255 E Flamingo Rd Tuscany Suites and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89169-4708
The number 1 Rat Pack show in the world, now in its' 24th year. The only show of its' kind with an award from the Congress of the United States of America, a full time show running in Las Vegas and national and international touring companies, appearances in over 40 states, 8000 performances and over 3 million satisfied customers.
18
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
250 E Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720-4321
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OVERVIEW

Merced to Paradise
1
Start:Engelman Cellars
Fresno, California·
4.0
(6) review
3275 N Rolinda Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9637
2
Island Waterpark
Fresno, California·
4.0
(82) review
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
3
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Fresno, California·
4.5
(862) review
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
5021 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722-5026
4
The Artist In Me
Fresno, California·
5.0
(8) review
1085 E Herndon Ave Ste 108 near TGIFridays, Fresno, CA 93720-3160
5
The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
6
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(564) review
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308-6314
7
Peacocks at Hart Park
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(55) review
River Rd, Bakersfield, CA
8
Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
9
Tiki-Ko
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(4) review
1919 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4424
10
Kern River State Park
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(5) review
Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
11
California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
12
Terrible's Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada·
3.5
(57) review
1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89019-1602
13
Combat Zone Paintball
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(99) review
Paintball at it's best, biggest and cleanest paintball field in Vegas. Three speeds of impact ages 7 and up.
13011 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89044-9534
14
Whiskey Down
Las Vegas, Nevada·
3.5
(98) review
True to its name, Whiskey Down features an impressive selection of more than 50 types of rare and fine whiskies along with hand-crafted cocktails and other dark spirits. While this gaming lounge has plenty of action with three blackjack tables and seven video poker machines, the plush leather sofas and oversized chairs give it the vibe of a relaxing speakeasy with a vintage, industrial flair.
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4319
15
The Toy Shack
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.0
(99) review
450 Fremont St Ste 117, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5623
16
Shadow Creek Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(69) review
Designed by Tom Fazio, this magnificent 18-hole championship course is characterized by sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens, all of which are framed by commanding mountains.
3 Shadow Creek Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89081-2404
17
The Rat Pack is Back
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.0
(999) review
The number 1 Rat Pack show in the world, now in its' 24th year. The only show of its' kind with an award from the Congress of the United States of America, a full time show running in Las Vegas and national and international touring companies, appearances in over 40 states, 8000 performances and over 3 million satisfied customers.
255 E Flamingo Rd Tuscany Suites and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89169-4708
18
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
Fresno, California·
3.5
(7) review
250 E Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720-4321

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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Merced and Paradise?
The distance is 445 miles
What's the travel time between Merced and Paradise?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 17m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Merced and Paradise?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Paradise?
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What’s the weather like in Paradise?
The weather in Paradise is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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