Heritage Museum 503-325-2203 16th and Exchange Astoria, OR 97103 http://www.cumtux.org Features permanent exhibits interpreting Clatsop County’s history, including natural history, geology, Native American artifacts, early immigrants and settlers of the region, and important nautical events. The building contains over 10,000 cataloged historic photographs
Goonies 503-325-6311 732 Duane Street Astoria, OR 97103 http://love-and-adventure.com/goonies-tour-of-astoria-or/ The Goonies is a favorite movie from the 80s and many of its scenes were filmed in and around Astoria. We see many fans of the film visiting our community each week, some making the journey just to see the “goondocks” themselves and others adding it … Read more
Flavel House Museum (503) 325-2203 441 8th St Astoria, OR 97103 http://www.cumtux.org/default.asp?pageid=35&deptid=1 A historic 1885 Queen Anne Style Victorian Home and period furnishings enable visitors to imagine life at the turn of the last century, with hipped roof, balconies, verandas and three-story tower,all restored to original form
Columbia River Maritime Museum (503) 325-2323 1792 Marine Drive Astoria, OR 97103 http://www.crmm.org The Museum specializes in maritime artifacts from the Columbia River and the Pacific Northwest with a collection that has grown to more than 30,000 objects, 20,000 photographs, and a 10,000-volume research library – making it one of the foremost repositories of Pacific … Read more
Astoria-Megler Bridge Across the Mouth of the Columbia Astoria, OR 97103 http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/astoria_megler_bridge.htmlThe Astoria-Megler Bridge, which was formally dedicated August 27, 1966, stretches 4.1 miles from Astoria, Oregon, across the mouth of the Columbia River, to Point Ellice, Washington. Its construction was an impressive feat. The bridge’s main span is 1,232 feet in length, the longest … Read more
Astoria Column 503-325-2963 2199 Coxcomb Drive Astoria, OR 97103 http://www.astoriacolumn.org/ In a wooded park and towering above Astoria, Oregon’s highest hill, the Astoria Column presents a spectacular view of the city and surrounding rivers, bay, forest, mountains and Pacific Ocean. The first words of most visitors are, “Oh, Wow!” The Astoria Column commemorates the westward … Read more
The Trees of Mystery, Klamath 800-638-3389 15500 US Highway 101 N. Klamath, CA 95548 This is a nearby MUST SEE (only 5.6 miles north of Klamath)! Explore the Trees of Mystery where you’ll be overwhelmed by the unusual redwoods, adapting in fantastic ways in order to be among the “oldest Living Things on the … Read more
Sea Lion Caves 541-547-3111 91560 Hwy 101 Florence, OR 97439 The Sea Lion Caves is Americas largest sea cave and is located about 11 miles north of Florence. It offers an awe-inspiring, intimate view of wild sea lions in their natural habitat. An elevator descends over 200-feet through solid rock to the cave below. The … Read more
Charleston, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Sunset Bay State Park 541-888-4902Cape Arago Hwy 12 Miles Off US 101Charleston, OR 97420http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=70 Here’s what Connie L says on Yelp: “What a stunning place to watch the sunset over the Pacific! Great beach, lots of tide pools. Great parking, restrooms, and plenty of beach to wander on. Nice place for … Read more
Coos Bay, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Shore Acres Park 541-888-373289039 Cap AragoCoos Bay, OR 97420http://shoreacres.net/holiday-lights/ Perched on a scenic bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Shore Acres began as a private estate with luxurious gardens featuring trees, shrubs, and flowering plants brought from around the world aboard the sailing ships of pioneer lumberman and shipbuilder Louis J. … Read more