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The City of Rainier, WA

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The city of Rainier is located in the state of Washington in Thurston County and has a population of 1,695 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Rainier is Tacoma, approximately 31 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Rainier, including J & J Video Hideaway, Hot Dog Hideaway, Jody's Fair-Way, Nisqually Valley Golf Course and Arnold's Country Inn. For a larger selection of Rainier restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rainier Golf Courses, Museums and/or Auto Race Tracks, including the Capitol City Golf Club, Nisqually Valley Golf Course, Tenino Depot Museum, Airport Golf Center and Tumwater Valley Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rainier please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 2 airports are located in or near Rainier:
- Olympia Regional Airport (OLM)
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)

Rainier, Washington Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Rainier
In the month of December, Rainier experiences an average high temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 32 degrees with an average rainfall of 7.89 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Rainier with daytime temperatures averaging 75 degrees in the summer, and 45 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rainier to receive an average of 7.2 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.32 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 104 degrees in the summer and as low as -8 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rainier should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 59 degrees, and nighttime lows of 39.


                                                                                    
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Rainier, Washington Attractions

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Fort Lewis Golf Course(Blue/Green Course at Fort Lewis Golf Course )  - , Fort Lewis,
The Fort Lewis Golf Course(Blue/Green Course at Fort Lewis Golf Course ) is a 27 hole public golf course in Pierce County Washington. Built in 1979, this Fort Lewis course designed by Bill Teufel is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 253-967-6522. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Mounts Rd, Fort Lewis, WA 98433
Fort Lewis Museum Washington
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Fort Lewis Museum  - , Fort Lewis,
The Fort Lewis Military Museum is a military museum at Fort Lewis in Washington. It is housed in the historic former Red Shield Inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can be seen prominently from Interstate 5. It is the only certified U.S. Army museum on the West Coast.

 

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Tacoma Washington
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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum  - Tacoma,
Fort Nisqually was an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Puget Sound area of what is now DuPont, Washington and was part of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department. Today it is a living history museum that is situated in Tacoma, Washington in the US, within the boundaries of Point Defiance Park. The Fort Nisqually Granary, moved along with the Factor's House from the original site of the second fort to this park, is a U.
Fort Steilacoom Washington
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Fort Steilacoom  - Steilacoom,
Fort Steilacoom was founded by the U.S. Army in 1849 near Lake Steilacoom, . It was among the first military fortifications built by the U.S. north of the Columbia River in what was to become Washington. The fort was constructed due to civilian agitation about the massacre in 1847 at the Whitman mission.

 

Fort Steilacoom Golf Course Tacoma Washington
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Fort Steilacoom Golf Course  - Tacoma,
The Fort Steilacoom Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Pierce County Washington. Built in 1961, this Tacoma course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 253-588-0613. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.

 


Address: 8202 87th Ave SW, Tacoma, WA 98498
Golf Club At Hawks Prairie Thethe Links Course At Golf Club At Hawks Prairie Lacey Washington
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Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The(The Links Course at Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The)  - Lacey,
The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The(The Links Course at Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The) is an 18 hole public golf course in Thurston County Washington. Built in 1999, this Lacey course designed by Peter Thompson is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 360-455-8383. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 8383 Vicwood Ln, Lacey, WA 98516
Highlands Golf Course Tacoma Washington
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Highlands Golf Course  - Tacoma,
The Highlands Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Pierce County Washington. Built in 1968, this Tacoma course designed by Ted Robinson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 253-759-3622. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1400 N Highland Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Karshner Museum  - Puyallup,
The Karshner museum, which is also referred to as Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum , is a natural history museum located at 309 4th Street NE, Puyallup, Washington. It is one of the only museums owned by a local school district.
Lake Spanaway Golf Course Tacoma Washington
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Lake Spanaway Golf Course  - Tacoma,
The Lake Spanaway Golf Course is a 15 hole public golf course in Pierce County Washington. Built in 1967, this Tacoma course designed by Vernon Macan & Ken Tyson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 253-531-3660. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 15602 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
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Lakewold Gardens  - Lakewood,
Lakewold Gardens is a 10-acre non-profit estate garden located at 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, Washington, in an area known as the Lakes District. It is open to visitors year-round.
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Rainier, Washington Hotels

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Prairie Hotel
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Prairie Hotel
700 Prairie Park Lane
Yelm, WA 98597

 

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Bw Plus Lacey Inn And Suites
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Bw Plus Lacey Inn And Suites
8326 Quinault Drive Ne
Lacey, WA 98516 5831

 

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lacey
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lacey
4460 3rd Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503

 

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Candlewoods Suites Lacey
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Candlewoods Suites Lacey
4440 3rd Avenue Se
Lacey, WA 98503

 

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Quality Inn & Suites Lacey
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Quality Inn & Suites Lacey
120 College St. Se
Lacey, WA 98503

 

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Super 8 Lacey Olympia Area
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Super 8 Lacey Olympia Area
112 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503

 

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Ramada Olympia
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Ramada Olympia
4520 Martin Way E.
Olympia, WA 98516

 

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La Quinta Inn Olympia-lacey
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La Quinta Inn Olympia-lacey
4704 Park Center Ave Ne
Lacey, WA 98516

 

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Comfort Inn
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Comfort Inn
4700 Park Center Ave Ne
Lacey, WA 98516

 

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Liberty Inn Dupont Washington
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Liberty Inn Dupont Washington
1400 Wilmington Drive
Dupont, WA 98327

 

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Rainier, Washington Restaurants

This is a list of Rainier Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Bar & Grill Restaurants. Happy Dining!

 
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Hot Dog Hideaway
304 West Binghampton
Rainier, WA 98576
(360)446-4331
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J & J Video Hideaway
304 West Binghampton
Rainier, WA 98576
(360)446-4332
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Nisqually Valley Golf Course
15425 Mosman Street
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-3332
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Jody's Fair-Way
404 1st Street South
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-9199
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McDonalds
505 East Yelm Avenue
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-2636
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Arnold's Country Inn
717 E Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-3977
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Jennee's Bar & Grill
2nd & Yelm Avenue
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-2752
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Ichiban Teriyaki
506 East Yelm Avenue
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-1116
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Papa Murphy's
1201 East Yelm Avenue
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)400-0999
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Jack in the Box
1001 East Yelm Avenue
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)400-5225
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