Brenda’s guidebook
Food scene
Great pizza, beer, and more! Outdoor dining with the mountain climbers atmosphere is fun and unique. Also a local favorite!
38 locals recommend
Base Camp Grill
30027 WA-706Great pizza, beer, and more! Outdoor dining with the mountain climbers atmosphere is fun and unique. Also a local favorite!
Whittaker's Bunkhouse
30205 WA-706Ice Cream & Coffee!
Elbe Bar & Grill
54312 182 Ave Ct EA local favorite!
Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant
35707 WA-706Very good food and a cute little gift shop.
A Popular restaurant with a diverse menu featuring Ukrainian, Russian, Polish & American dishes.
19 locals recommend
Paradise Village Hotel & Restaurant
31811 WA-706A Popular restaurant with a diverse menu featuring Ukrainian, Russian, Polish & American dishes.
Located in a 1910 refurbished train car, the Pizza Express offers visitors freshly baked pizza by the slice or by the pie.
8 locals recommend
Pizza Express
54106 Mountain Hwy ELocated in a 1910 refurbished train car, the Pizza Express offers visitors freshly baked pizza by the slice or by the pie.
Approximately 30 minute drive over Skate Creek Rd to Packwood
16 locals recommend
Nachos Mexican resturant
13016 U.S. 12Approximately 30 minute drive over Skate Creek Rd to Packwood
Gift Shop
Ashford Creek Pottery
30510 WA-706Local Art, books, beautiful pottery, and unique gifts.
My Favorites
4.3 mile Moderate to difficult hike inside Mt Rainier National Park. There are some steep & rocky spots and walking sticks would be handy. Gorgeous views-totally worth it.
Comet Falls Trailhead
Comet Falls-Van Trump Trail4.3 mile Moderate to difficult hike inside Mt Rainier National Park. There are some steep & rocky spots and walking sticks would be handy. Gorgeous views-totally worth it.
Trailhead: Osborne Mountain
Close by and beautiful scenery
This 3.2 mile moderate hike is very popular, and is one of my favorites. It is a steep climb but the views are amazing. The lookout has been removed for renovations. Hopefully it restored soon because it is definitely something to see.
13 locals recommend
High Rock Lookout
This 3.2 mile moderate hike is very popular, and is one of my favorites. It is a steep climb but the views are amazing. The lookout has been removed for renovations. Hopefully it restored soon because it is definitely something to see.
The place for mountain gear, snowshoe & chain rentals, hiking information & trail conditions.
18 locals recommend
Whittaker Mountaineering
30027 WA-706The place for mountain gear, snowshoe & chain rentals, hiking information & trail conditions.
activities
E Z Times Horse Rides
18703 WA-706
Alder Lake
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Saint Helens
Museum and Event Grounds for Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum
54124 Mountain Hwy E
Skyline Loop Trail
Skyline TrailRailCycle Mt. Rainier
Fun and unique activity
Sightseeing
Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park
22410 WA-706Very Interesting
Mt. Rainier Railroad Scenic Railroad
Popular scenic train rides
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr ECoffee Break
Rise & Grind
29508 Washington 706Such a cute little shop!
Coffee, Red Bull spritzers, souvenirs & more! You have to stop there!
Elbe Market
Such a cute little shop!
Coffee, Red Bull spritzers, souvenirs & more! You have to stop there!
City advice
Book before you go
Websites to visit for information
nps.org - for general park information
visitrainier.com - for more touristy park information
whittakermoutaineering.com - for hiking & trail info, as well as snowshoe & chain rentals.
ordinary-adventures.com - search Washington then Mt Rainier. Rainy day hikes is a good post.