Overview
Rainier is a town in the Northern Oregon Coast region. It is a charming, small town on the Colombia River where colonial history comes alive and visitors enjoy the waterfront views. It is a stop on the Lewis and Clark Trail for travelers interested in the historic exploration of America's northwest region.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Rainier
Trojan Park
Prescott Beach
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
- OLM Olympia Regional Airport, Olympia — 61 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Trojan Park
- Lunch Don Pedro's Mexican Food
- Afternoon Prescott Beach
- Dinner Hometown Pizza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Rainier is a small town in Northwestern Oregon. It is located across the Columbia River from Longview, WA.
Do
Trap shooting is available to the public at Rainier Rod and Gun Club, located at 28243 Old Rainier Rd, every first and third Saturdays at 10 AM and every Friday starting at 6PM.
Rainier City Park is one of the nicest parks in the region. It is new, has a very nice play ground for children, baseball diamond, tennis courts and a skate park, covered picnic shelter, restrooms and lots of grassy area. It is along the Columbia River. You can swim, however, it is not a great place to swim.
Eat
Eat Don Pedro's Mexican Food
Mexican fast food. They are known for their breakfast burritos. There is another Don Pedro's in Longview on Oregon Way.
Sleep
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