Pahrump Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada United States of America
About Pahrump
Pahrump was first inhabited by the Southern Paiute. It was slowly inhabited by European settlers in the late 19th century. They reportedly chose the name for Pahrump after the original Southern Paiute name Pah-Rimpi, or "Water Rock," so named because of the abundant artesian wells in the valley. Because of the artesian wells, the new inhabitants of Pahrump Valley began large ranch-style holdings, mostly over 1,000 acres (4 km²) in size. On the ranches, alfalfa and cotton were grown, and livestock were raised. Since the late 1970s, Pahrump has had steady growth, increasing from about 2,000 residents in 1980 to 22,000 in 2017. Pahrump is an archetypal example of an exurb. Almost all significant agriculture has ended in the valley, and the surface aquifers have been drained over the years. Su
Top Attractions in Pahrump
Explore the best things to see and do in Pahrump:
- ★Gold Town
- ★Irene's Casino
- ★Lakeside Casino
- ★Pahrump Community Pool
- ★Pahrump Nugget
- ★Pahrump Valley Museum
- ★Petrack Park
- ★PrairieFire
Where to Eat in Pahrump
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chatthai Bistro
- 🍴Mom's Diner
Where to Stay in Pahrump
- 🏨Best Western Pahrump Oasis
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pahrump
- 🏨Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages
Pahrump Travel Guide Sections
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