Thank you for entering the world of the Mount Rainier Regional
Visitors Center located in the historic train depot in Elbe, Washington, on the
Road to Tourism!
We are located on Highway 7 which leads into the
Mount
Rainier National Park, or you can turn right and head to
Mt. St. Helens. Our
region has easy access from Tacoma, Seattle, Portland and Yakima. Here, you can still book rides on an antique steam train or shop in the
Rainier Scenic Railroad gift shop.
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Email us for your lodging / dining reservations
Upcoming Events - November / December 2009
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| Date/Location |
Event |
Contact / Sponsor |
|---|
December 12
Mineral Lake |
Santa arrives via pontoon boat to Mineral Lake campground at 6:30 PM on Saturday December 12. Each child will get a gift from Santa. Tree lighting, campfires, Christmas carols, food, and beverages. |
360-492-5016
Mineral Lake |
December
Mineral |
Every Saturday & Sunday in December. |
888-STEAM11
Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad |
Map It
South on I-5 to Exit 127
East on SR 512 to SR 7
South on SR 7 to Elbe
North on Interstate 5 to US 12 (Exit 68)
East on US 12 to Morton
North on SR 7 to Elbe
East on US 12 to Packwood.
Turn north in Packwood on Forest Service Road #52 (Skate Creek Road)
Turn west at the junction with SR 706 through Ashford to Elbe
Proceed through Packwood to the junction with SR 7 in Morton
Turn north on SR 7 follow to Elbe
If you are interested in visiting the region of Mount Rainier,
Mineral Lake or Mt. St. Helens we have the information that you need. The
pristine Pacific Northwest Mountains and Lakes are closer than you may think. While
in our region a visit to the
Mount Rainier National Park and the
Mt. St. Helens National
Volcanic monument is a must. You can also be inspired by the breath taking view
of Mount Rainier while she towers above the shores of
Mineral Lake, which is
known for its 10 pound trout. Come visit all the hidden gateway communities of the Cascade Mountain
range. There are plenty of
lodging accommodations for everyone
including historic lodges, B&B’s, resorts and cabins. Come enjoy bird
& wildlife watching, natural beauty, serenity and seclusion but we also
have mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, pontoon boats, horses for hire, skiing,
winter sports of all kinds, camping, flea markets, sculpture art, great
restaurants and 4 yearly festivals with many events at our local event center.
Hit the
Road to Tourism and stop at
the Elbe Depot for all your informational needs!
Destination Packwood
Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce
International Mountain Guides
Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau