Why visit Winchester
Townapedia lists 62 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 286 places to eat, 77 places to stay and 26 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass, Eclipse Theaters, Atomic Museum Vegas and Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Winchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winchester
Winchester is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States that contains part of the Las Vegas Strip. It is one of a number of CDPs in the unincorporated urbanized area directly south of Las Vegas. The population was 36,403 at the 2020 census. It is governed by the Clark County Commission with advice from the Winchester Town Advisory Board.
From the Wikipedia article Winchester, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do26
Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic underpass in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Galaxy Theatres Luxury+ Las Vegas, Boulevard Mall
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
3680 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
Adventuredome
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Indoor amusement park at Circus Circus in Winchester, Nevada, USA
Lance Burton Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theater in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino at the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States
Las Vegas Little Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada
MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
1993–2002 amusement park in Nevada, United States
PH Live
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Theater on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
Tropicana – Las Vegas Boulevard intersection
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Intersection on the Las Vegas Strip
14 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks62
Atomic Museum Vegas
Museum · 1.7 mi
755 East Flamingo Road, Paradise
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; Sa,PH 10:00-17:00
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Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Nevada, United States
Berkley Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
El Cortez
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Harrison's Guest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Guest house in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Huntridge Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Music venue and former movie theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jay Dayton Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
John S. Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Nevada, United States
Las Vegas Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Defunct school in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Las Vegas Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
School building in Las Vegas, United States of America
Las Vegas High School Academic Building and Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
High school in Nevada, United States
Las Vegas High School Historic District
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
The Las Vegas High School Historic District is the oldest residential neighborhood within the city of Las Vegas which retains its...
50 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Park · 3.9 mi
Aquarium in Nevada, United States
Campus Community Garden
Park · 1.6 mi
The UNLV Campus Community Garden is the place on campus to help create a sense of community, learning, and sustainability among...
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes286
Makers & Finders
Cafe · Burger, Diner, American, Bagel, Coffee Shop, Mexican · 1.8 mi
"Urban coffee bar" - Breakfast Lunch Latin Comfort Foods
1120 South Main Street, Las Vegas
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
3200 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas
Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 08:30-20:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
3340 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
Su,Mo,We-Sa 11:00-24:00; Tu off
Aqua Bar & Grill Las Vegas
Restaurant · Seafood, International · 1.5 mi
1401 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Balkan Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.5 mi
953 East Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas
Mo,Tu off; We,Th,Su 17:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-01:00
Beers and Bets
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Boston Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1507 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas
Mo-Su 00:00-03:30,10:00-24:00
Buca di Beppo
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
412 East Flamingo Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Buffet at Asia
Restaurant · Asian · 1.5 mi
1518 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa-Su 10:30-21:30
Bungalow Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee, Sandwich, Breakfast, Tea, Salad · 1.8 mi
201 East Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Casa Don Juan
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
1204 South Main Street, Las Vegas
Su,Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00
274 more on the map.
History
The southern part of the Las Vegas Valley was referred to as Paradise Valley as early as 1910, owing to a high water table that made the land particularly fertile for farming. County commissioners established a Paradise school district in 1914.
From the History section of Winchester, Nevada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay77
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
DoubleTree by Hilton Las Vegas East Flamingo
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4055 Palos Verdes Street, Las Vegas
Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
Churches and places of worship37
Christ Church Episcopal / Cristo Rey Episcopal
Church · Episcopal · 0.7 mi
2000 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
Saint Anne Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
1901 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
Saint Viator Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
2461 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
Covenant of Grace Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
1490 East University Avenue, Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Baptist Association
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
1482 East University Avenue, Las Vegas
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
School · 1.9 mi
315 South 7th Street, Las Vegas
Healthcare17
CVS Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2700 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas
Map of Winchester
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 40°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 99°F | 76°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 104°F | 82°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 103°F | 81°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 95°F | 72°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 47°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 0.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Las Vegas Mccarran Ap Gsn 72386 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-07-05: Carpenter 1 Fire (Fire)
- 2010-07-01: Cathedral Fire (Fire)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-06-24: Good Springs Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Paradise 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Sunrise Manor 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Whitney 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Spring Valley 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Las Vegas 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Enterprise 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- North Las Vegas 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Henderson 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Summerlin South 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Boulder City 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MonorailAtSahara, Rmisiak at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- 3201 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas(Winchester), NV 2022-04-01, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Regency Towers, Winchester, Nevada 2022-04-01, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mark 1 Apartments, Winchester, Nevada 2022-04-01, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Guardian Angel Catholic Cathedral, Las Vegas, Nevada, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Historic District, 3, Amanda C Wolfe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CCSDPD Chevrolet Tahoe on S Maryland Pkwy, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red & Black Jeep Compass MP on Maryland Pkwy, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silver Porsche 996 on Maryland Parkway, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spray Painted Silver Toyota at a 7-11, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MedicWest E-450 Code 3 on East Desert Inn Rd (2), Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White 2010-14 Ford Mustang on S Maryland Pkwy, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- White 2015-18 Toyota RAV4 on E Desert Inn, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Univerisity Police Department '16-'19 FPIU on Maryland Pkwy, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Silver Chevrolet Suburban at Maryland Pkwy & Desert Inn Rd, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellow & Black 5th-Gen Chevrolet Camaro on Maryland Parkway, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AMR E-450 on Maryland Pkwy, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MedicWest E-450 Code 3 on East Desert Inn Rd, Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Viva Las Vegas (16971170331), anokarina, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2015-11-03 11 13 59 View of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada from an airplane approaching from the northeast, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 🌺 the night flowers 🌺, anokarina, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crispy Duck with Penang Sauce, Neil Conway, CC BY 2.0
- Drunken Noodles with Soft-Shell Crab (5882668219), Neil Conway from Oakland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pad Prik King, Neil Conway, CC BY 2.0
- Deep fried prawns with shells, garlic sauce, ground black pepper, T.Tseng, CC BY 2.0
- Dana Fischer and Riley Knight commentary at 2019 MagicFest Vegas, Adam Fischer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEMA2017 Toyota Camry Heritage 1, Shirley 501JFW, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Missouri Wins, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prying His Arm Free, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Josh Ihnen (Nebraska) vs Jacob Swartz (Boise State), men's wrestling, Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Staying Up (8333445733), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Snyder and Manning Coach from Matside (8368944903), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bid to Escape (8633463757), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A Champion's Back (8334500708), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Leg Immobilization (8561131517), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicken Wing Counter (8478370464), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coaches Shout Instructions (8856136316), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Words Shouted from the Corner (8454393999), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Laying Low (8736521837), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cross Face (8656413233), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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