Elbe, Washington

Population 43
Elbe makes a good stop on the way to Mount Rainier National Park, as it’s just 13 miles from the Nisqually Entrance. One of the big attractions in town is the Mount Rainier Railroad (https://mtrainierrailroad.com/), which operates daily excursions. The Elbe Depot features accessible parking with level access to the ticket office. Lift access is available to the train, which travels through the forest and gives passengers an excellent view of Mount Rainier — if it’s not obscured by clouds.  It’s a fun, scenic and educational excursion; and a must-do for train buffs.