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Eatonville Washington Tourism |
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Rainier, Eatonville had its beginnings in 1889 when T.C. Van Eaton opened a trading post for the local natives and European homesteaders who were beginning to arrive.The arrival of the Tacoma Eastern Railway in 1904 opened the door to the timber industry, which today can be viewed with the help of a self-guided walking tour map, available at the local visitor information center. Hiking and fishing areas are nearby. Other attractions you will enjoy include Pioneer Farm Museum, which is an 1880’s style farm which features hands on attractions to visitors. Learn how to milk a cow and other farm chores pioneer style. Northwest Trek, a highly regarded 635 acre wildlife park, features animals native to the Northwest. A guided tour will show you moose, caribou, elk and bison. You can take a walking tour which features animal exhibits and a children’s nature discovery center and a theater. |
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