Astoria guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a fabulous wooden structure deserves a look. Sometimes I just enjoy walking around the building at night to observe all the exterior detail. The museum shop has some good information about the area. Here you can purchase a historic home tour book.
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Imuziyawo yaseFlavel House
714 Exchange StThis is a fabulous wooden structure deserves a look. Sometimes I just enjoy walking around the building at night to observe all the exterior detail. The museum shop has some good information about the area. Here you can purchase a historic home tour book.
This is Astoria's main attraction. The view from up here is incredible. There is a $5 parking fee if you drive up. IF you want to climb the column, consider purchasing a small glider plane at the gift shop to toss off the top. This place is a good spot for sunsets but make sure you bring something warm to wear. It can get chilly.
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Astoria Column Gift Shop
1 Coxcomb DriveThis is Astoria's main attraction. The view from up here is incredible. There is a $5 parking fee if you drive up. IF you want to climb the column, consider purchasing a small glider plane at the gift shop to toss off the top. This place is a good spot for sunsets but make sure you bring something warm to wear. It can get chilly.
The astoria riverwalk is about a 4 mile paved trail that goes along the river. My favorite part is the stretch from 39th street going east. This is a very safe and easy trail for running. During the cold season, the wooden areas freeze up and can be very slick.
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Astoria Riverwalk
Astoria RiverwalkThe astoria riverwalk is about a 4 mile paved trail that goes along the river. My favorite part is the stretch from 39th street going east. This is a very safe and easy trail for running. During the cold season, the wooden areas freeze up and can be very slick.
Fort Clatsop is a great place for all visitors. My favorite part about this park are the trails. They are very well maintained! If you're a runner or hiker, this is a good place to check out. For a short hike, do the 3-4 mile loop that goes from the fort up to the Lower South Slough and then connects with the Netul River Trail..
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Fort Clatsop Visitor Center
92345 Fort Clatsop RdFort Clatsop is a great place for all visitors. My favorite part about this park are the trails. They are very well maintained! If you're a runner or hiker, this is a good place to check out. For a short hike, do the 3-4 mile loop that goes from the fort up to the Lower South Slough and then connects with the Netul River Trail..
Cape Disappointment is a fun half day trip. I recommend the museum and a walk up to the lighthouse. IF you go out on the north jetty you can observe the large waves crashing against the cliffs.
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Iparke yaseCape Disappointment State
244 Robert Gray DrCape Disappointment is a fun half day trip. I recommend the museum and a walk up to the lighthouse. IF you go out on the north jetty you can observe the large waves crashing against the cliffs.
On your way to cape disappointment, this is a fun little stop. Down by the river there is a small trail that takes you down to pirates cove. Here you can climb over the rocks and have an incredible view of the Columbia. This is a fun picnic spot.
The upper part of the park has a trail that takes you into the forest filled with large spruce trees.
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Fort Columbia | Historical State Park
U.S. 101On your way to cape disappointment, this is a fun little stop. Down by the river there is a small trail that takes you down to pirates cove. Here you can climb over the rocks and have an incredible view of the Columbia. This is a fun picnic spot.
The upper part of the park has a trail that takes you into the forest filled with large spruce trees.
At low tide, the north end of this park provides a fun little walk around the tip of the long beach peninsula. Drive the entrance road into the park and follow it to the end. Then take a look at the map to orient yourself. A parking permit is required.
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Leadbetter Point State Park
31205 J PlAt low tide, the north end of this park provides a fun little walk around the tip of the long beach peninsula. Drive the entrance road into the park and follow it to the end. Then take a look at the map to orient yourself. A parking permit is required.
This place offers all sorts of fun. For me, it is the closes access to the beach from Astoria. If you have a bike, there are tons of trails to explore.
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I-Fort Stevens State Park
1675 Peter Iredale RoadThis place offers all sorts of fun. For me, it is the closes access to the beach from Astoria. If you have a bike, there are tons of trails to explore.
This is where lots of locals hit the beach in their car. Yes, you can drive on the beach. Warning, you can also get stuck on the beach. If you have the proper car, this might be a fun experience for you on an off season day when the beach isn't crowded.
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Sunset Beach
This is where lots of locals hit the beach in their car. Yes, you can drive on the beach. Warning, you can also get stuck on the beach. If you have the proper car, this might be a fun experience for you on an off season day when the beach isn't crowded.
Hit this trail early because the parking can fill up. The hike is about 40 minutes uphill with a rewarding view.
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Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail - South Trailhead
Hit this trail early because the parking can fill up. The hike is about 40 minutes uphill with a rewarding view.
When heading to portland on hwy. 26, this is worth a visit. The hike is about 45-60 uphill and takes about 3545 minutes coming down. You need decent shoes and sun protection on clear days. For some people, they might want a trekking poles.
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Saddle Mountain
When heading to portland on hwy. 26, this is worth a visit. The hike is about 45-60 uphill and takes about 3545 minutes coming down. You need decent shoes and sun protection on clear days. For some people, they might want a trekking poles.
This is one of the nicest beach spots on the north coast. During high season, the parking lot can fill up early. At low tide you can access caves and waterfalls.
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I-Hug Point State Recreation Site
Beach Access RoadThis is one of the nicest beach spots on the north coast. During high season, the parking lot can fill up early. At low tide you can access caves and waterfalls.
If you're heading home on HWY 30 and you want to connect with I-5, there is a ferry in Westport that takes you across the Columbia. It probably doesn't make the trip faster but it sure makes it more fun.
Ferry to Washington
91307-91499 Westport Ferry RdIf you're heading home on HWY 30 and you want to connect with I-5, there is a ferry in Westport that takes you across the Columbia. It probably doesn't make the trip faster but it sure makes it more fun.
City/town information
Oysterville is a historic town located about 40 min north of Astoria. If you like historic settings, this might be worth a trip. The town has a small seafood shop that sells clam chowder. Here you can have an expansive view over Willapa bay.
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Oysterville
Oysterville is a historic town located about 40 min north of Astoria. If you like historic settings, this might be worth a trip. The town has a small seafood shop that sells clam chowder. Here you can have an expansive view over Willapa bay.
Food scene
This is one of my favorite restaurants in town. The sophisticated dining room has yummy delights that can also be ordered at the bar.
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Carruthers Restaurant
1198 Commercial StThis is one of my favorite restaurants in town. The sophisticated dining room has yummy delights that can also be ordered at the bar.
Fede (no reservations)
This is one of Astoria’s best restaurants!
This is a great place for any meal. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Astoria Coffee House & Bistro
243 11th StThis is a great place for any meal. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A super popular and delicious fish and chips stand. Be prepared to stand in line during the busy hours.
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Bowpicker Fish and Chips
1634 Duane StA super popular and delicious fish and chips stand. Be prepared to stand in line during the busy hours.
This is one Oregon's most unique spots for a coffee shops. It is located in a historic cannery building over the mighty Columbia river. Both the coffee and food are reasonably priced while the view is highly prized. This is a must!
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Coffee Girl
100 39th StThis is one Oregon's most unique spots for a coffee shops. It is located in a historic cannery building over the mighty Columbia river. Both the coffee and food are reasonably priced while the view is highly prized. This is a must!
This is Astoria's main bakery. The food is thoughtfully prepared and healthy. It is a good place for a slow paced breakfast or lunch.
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Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe
1493 Duane StThis is Astoria's main bakery. The food is thoughtfully prepared and healthy. It is a good place for a slow paced breakfast or lunch.
This is where you go for healthy food. It is also the place for picnic or lunch item.
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Astoria Co+op
2350 Marine DrThis is where you go for healthy food. It is also the place for picnic or lunch item.
This is where you can get a fancy cocktail with a priceless view. During the summer months I like the occasional drink on the deck with a special guest.
Bowline Hotel
1 9th StThis is where you can get a fancy cocktail with a priceless view. During the summer months I like the occasional drink on the deck with a special guest.
This is a popular destination for most visitors. The building is interesting and the beers are flavorful. Its a great hang out.
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Fort George Brewery and Public House
1483 Duane StThis is a popular destination for most visitors. The building is interesting and the beers are flavorful. Its a great hang out.
Another great spot for seafood or fish and chips.
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South Bay Wild Fish House
262 9th StAnother great spot for seafood or fish and chips.
Gaetano's Market & Deli
1004 Commercial StLocated downtown, this is a good spot to grab a sandwich.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
walking is the best way to get around astoria.
It is nice to drive around town to look at the historic neighborhoods. There are lots of little pockets with historic homes. For a list of historic homes, go to the Flavel house and pick up a "historic home tour book."