Elbe, WA

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A neat little stop for anyone who loves trains and history. Catch it on the way to Mt.Rainier because on the way back your going to be very tired!
A neat little stop for anyone who loves trains and history. Catch it on the way to Mt.Rainier because on the way back your going to be very tired!
Great little store with handmade items including tee shirts, woodwork, honey, hand wrapped rock jewelry, local flavored ice creams, etc....
Lettered prominently on the steeple of the landmark Elbe Lutheran Church is "Ev. Luth. KIRCHE" (Evangelische Lutherische Kirche), a reminder of the founders' German origins. This tiny (18-by-24 foot) church sits on its original location in the beautiful foothills west of Mount Rainier. The town of Elbe, Washington, has a rich German heritage and bears the name of the founders' origin, the Elbe River valley near Hamburg, Germany. As it has since 1906, the church signifies peace and tranquility to residents and tourists alike. Beginning in 1893, worshipers met in homes and the town hall until the church was constructed in 1906. A founder of the town, Heinrich Lutkens, donated the land and material for the church. Pastor Karl Kilian designed this simple yet pleasing building, and the townspeople built it themselves. Pastor Kilian served his Elbe flock from 1906 to 1933. Forged by the town's first blacksmith, a 4-foot iron cross tops the 46-foot steeple, which houses the first bell. The church still features its original altar and elevated pulpit as well as one of the hand-carved pews. The original Farrand & Votey bellows organ is still used for worship and weddings. Offerings are taken with the traditional "Klingelbeutel" (a small red-velvet bag with a bell on it.) Dr. Ervin E. Krebs conducted the research that led to the church's placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Experience the simple charm of this tiny church where "time meets eternity." Worship services are held at 2:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month from March through November. Please join us if you are in the area. Open during the summer for tourists, the church is also a popular place for weddings. Volunteers care for the Elbe Ev. Kirche, relying on donations to maintain this historic church building.
Adorable town outside of Mt. Rainier. Historic little white church, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, $1 Rainier cherries and a burger joint catering to bikers. If I'm not mistaken, you can stay the night in one of the train cars but don't quote me on that.
Paradise Village Hotel

Paradise Village Hotel

2.5 out of 5
31811 WA-706 Ashford WA
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$118 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (675 reviews)
Great experience workers were so nice loved the atmosphere food was delicious room smelled nice and was kept really clean

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Paradise Village Hotel
Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn

3 out of 5
38820 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,794 reviews)
Great service, location next to the park entrance, very quiet in the inside, loved the fireplace.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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Mountain Meadows Inn

Mountain Meadows Inn

3 out of 5
28912 WA-706 Ashford WA
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$101 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Ashford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre and Mount Rainier Gateway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
We loved the location in nature, the coziness of the inn and great hospitality. The rooms were clean and well stocked. Suggestions for activities and restaurants were easily available in a notebook.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn

3 out of 5
38820 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,794 reviews)
Great service, location next to the park entrance, very quiet in the inside, loved the fireplace.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Gateway Inn
Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.

Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Christine Trailhead and Lake Christine are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Warm, clean and cozy little bolthole right at the base of Rainier. Hosts couldn't have been more responsive. Totally recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.
A-Frame @ Entrance to Rainier w/ Hot Tub & WiFi

A-Frame @ Entrance to Rainier w/ Hot Tub & WiFi

Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Allen and Allen Memorial Forest are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

A-Frame @ Entrance to Rainier w/ Hot Tub & WiFi
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Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

Enjoy an outing to Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad during your stay in Elbe.

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

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Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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$195
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