Elbe, WA

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Mount Rainier Aerials
Mount Rainier Aerials
Mount Rainier Aerials
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!
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.
Paradise Village Hotel

Paradise Village Hotel

2.5 out of 5
31811 WA-706 Ashford WA
$92 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$102 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (686 reviews)
Yes 20 mnts

Reviewed on Mar 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! (1,796 reviews)
Seemed unfinished supposed to be kitchette but no way to cook . Had no plates, cutlery couldn't use stove or oven

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse

2.5 out of 5
30205 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
$127 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$139 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Ashford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (615 reviews)
It’d be nice if had a microwave and mini fridge

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse
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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! (1,796 reviews)
Seemed unfinished supposed to be kitchette but no way to cook . Had no plates, cutlery couldn't use stove or oven

Reviewed on Mar 12, 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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
This was our second stay at the cabin-- it was just as lovely as last time, thank you!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.
Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

3 out of 5
35707 SR 706 E Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Allen Memorial Forest and Ashford Natural Resource Conservation ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

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

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

Things to do

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Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

$17
per traveler
Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
“Nature’s Majesty: A Family Portrait with Mt. Rainier”

Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

$195
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle
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