Selected Local Attractions
Mount Rainier National Park - National Park Service website. Mount Rainier National Park was established on March 2, 1899, and encompasses 235,625 acres, ranging in elevation from 1610' to 14410' above sea level.
Historic Mineral Lake Lodge - This 3-story log lodge has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It was built in 1906 to resemble the rugged elegance of a German wilderness hunting lodge.
Mineral Lake - Gem of the Northwest - Beautiful web site which showcases some of the highlights of the historic town that is home to the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad.
Morton's Roxy Playhouse - The newly renovated, 1930's Roxy Playhouse offers onstage action, romance, and laughter captivating audiences through song, dance and dialogue.
Morton Depot - Built in 1910, the two story frame building is one of the last of this type of Milwaukee stations in existence today!
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - Northwest Trek is a 715-acre wildlife park featuring a 435-acre free-roaming area tram tour. Pacific Northwest native species are exhibited in natural habitats.
The Little White Church in Elbe - This beautiful 18 x 24 foot National Historical Monument still bears the original inscription placed there in 1906 "Ev. Luth. KIRCHE" (Evangelische Lutherische Kirche) a reminder of the people's origin.
Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village - Journey back to the 1880's with your tour guides to experience homesteading in Washington. Journey back to a time before the first contact with Europeans to experience the seasonal Ohop Indian Village.
Plan Your Trip
Visit Rainier - An excellent guide to the many options for lodging, attractions and services in the Nisqually Valley / Mt Rainier National Park area.
Mineral Lake Event Center - The Event Center is a great place to host your next event! This historic building was once Mineral's only school, and has now been lovingly converted into a very active location for meetings and events of all sizes.
Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau - features travel information for hotels, attractions, vacation planning, restaurants, and activities for the whole family.
Online Highways - Travel Guide to Washington - Online Highways Travel Guide
Railroad Links
- RailroadForums.com - Railroad discussion forum and photo gallery
- RailroadData.Com - Links to over 5,000 railroad websites
- ModelRailroadForums.com - Model Railroad discussion, links and photo gallery
For many additional listings, visit RailroadData.Com's Tourist Railway Links
