Area Attractions and Services

While the main entrance of Mount Rainier is just a few minutes drive from Betsy's Cabins at Mount Rainier, we also have a number of other attractions and fun nearby:

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Ashford, Wa:  8 min. - small market with basic essentials, dining, gas, espresso, art studios

​Ashford Dining Options:

• Copper Creek: open year-round http://www.coppercreekinn.com/restaurant.htm

• Highlander: open year-round, https://www.yelp.com/biz/highlander-ashford

• Wildberry: open May-Sept, http://www.rainierwildberry.com/html/wildberry.html

• BaseCamp Grill: open May-Sept, http://www.basecampgrill.com

• Elbe Tavern: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elbe-tavern-elbe

• Pizza Express: just a few miles up the road from Ashford Pizza Express

• Paradise Village: brand-new in Ashford. Currently no posted menu info on their website

• Rise and Grind: drive up espresso stand in Ashford Rise and Grind

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National Park Inn, Longmire: 22 min. — https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/longmire.htm

• historic hotel, year-round restaurant, gift shop, bathrooms!  Several hike options from family-friendly to strenuous!

Paradise Inn and Visitor's Center: 45 min. —https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/paradise.htm

• historic inn, restaurant (May-Sept), snack bar, gift shop, bathrooms!  Plenty of nature to see from fully-accessible paved trails to strenuous hikes!

Elbe: 15 min. - 

• Recycled Spirits Sculpture Park

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• EZ Times horseback riding

• Rainier Mountain Sports - summer and winter sports equipment rentals.  SUP boards, mountain bikes, split board and snowshoe rentals.

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• Elbe Junction Store-https://www.facebook.com/elbejunction/

  • ice cream, espresso, Washington beer and wine, locally made arts and crafts​

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• Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad - http://mtrainierrailroad.com

  • many seasonal excursion including 'Rails to Ales' and 'The Polar Express'​

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Alder Lake: 20 min - Alder Lake is a great lake for fishing, swimming, and kayaking.  There are kayak rentals available during the summer.

• https://www.mytpu.org/tacomapower/parks-recreation/alder-lake-park/

• https://mtrainierblog.com/2013/07/14/lake-alder-adventures/

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Mineral: 20 min. - Mineral Lake is a great lake for fishing and other recreation.  Boat rentals are available at the Mineral Lake Resort.

• Mineral Lake Resort - http://minerallakeresort.com/boat-rental-dock-fishing/

Morton: 35 min. — Riffe Lake, fishing, boating, Loggers Jubilee, dining, stores, groceries, gas, services

Eatonville: — 35 min. - dining, espresso, gift shops, stores, groceries, gas, services

• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - https://www.nwtrek.org

• Roxy Theatre - https://eatonvilleroxy.com/2012/09/15/now_playing/

• Pioneer Farm museum - http://www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org

Packwood: 35 min. to 1 hr. — Dining, groceries, gift shops, swap meets, gas