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:
Ashford, Wa: 8 min. - small market with basic essentials, dining, gas, espresso, art studios
Ashford Dining Options:
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Copper Creek: open year-round http://www.coppercreekinn.com/restaurant.htm
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Highlander: open year-round, https://www.yelp.com/biz/highlander-ashford
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Wildberry: open May-Sept, http://www.rainierwildberry.com/html/wildberry.html
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BaseCamp Grill: open May-Sept, http://www.basecampgrill.com
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Elbe Tavern: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elbe-tavern-elbe
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Pizza Express: just a few miles up the road from Ashford Pizza Express
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Paradise Village: brand-new in Ashford. Currently no posted menu info on their website
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Rise and Grind: drive up espresso stand in Ashford Rise and Grind
National Park Inn, Longmire: 22 min. — https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/longmire.htm
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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
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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. -
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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/
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ice cream, espresso, Washington beer and wine, locally made arts and crafts
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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad - http://mtrainierrailroad.com
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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.
Mineral: 20 min. - Mineral Lake is a great lake for fishing and other recreation. Boat rentals are available at the Mineral Lake Resort.
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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
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - https://www.nwtrek.org
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Roxy Theatre - https://eatonvilleroxy.com/2012/09/15/now_playing/
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Pioneer Farm museum - http://www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org
Packwood: 35 min. to 1 hr. — Dining, groceries, gift shops, swap meets, gas