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Rainier, WA

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Rainier, WA 98576

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Rainier is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Beginning as a train stop in the 1870s, Rainier was first settled in 1890, and was officially incorporated in 1947. The population was 1,794 at the 2010 U.S. Census.

Rainier began in the 1870s as a stop on the Northern Pacific Railroad line between Kalama, Washington and Tacoma. Situated amidst the ‘ten al quelth’ prairies (Lushootseed for "the best yet",) it was named for its view of Mount Rainier. In 1890, Albert and Maria Gehrke were the first permanent settlers to homestead in Rainier; later that year a post office was established. Rainier was officially platted in 1891.

In 1896, the community's first full time school and church was built by Albert Gehrke and his two brothers, Theodore and Paul; the building is now a state historic landmark.

Nearby cities include Roy, Bucoda, Lacey, Tumwater, Olympia.

Places in Rainier

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Half Philly cheese steak with fries

Rainier Pizza and Espresso

72

$

Open until 9:00 PM

El Portal

4
Open until 7:30 PM
Pizza breadsticks and chicken wings

Farrelli's Pizza

22

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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McDonald's

64

$

Open until 1:00 AM

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

The ducks were enjoying a peaceful paddle on this beautiful Autumn day.

Cochrane Memorial Park

2
Open until 8:00 PM

Yelm City Park

4
Photo by Management

InGenius Local Artisan Gallery & Boutique

2
Open until 5:30 PM

Yelm Cinemas

150
Open until 9:30 PM

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Photo by Management

Conley Suites Bed & Breakfast

2
Open until 10:00 PM

Prairie Hotel

54

$$

Open until 12:00 AM

Offut Lake Resort

23

$

Open until 8:00 PM
Covered eating area

Camp Nisqually

Open until 11:00 PM
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