More about Astoria, Oregon Points of Interest

• Astoria Column -

  Built in 1926, this 125-foot tall structure sits atop Coxcomb Hill, Astoria's highest point. The 164-step climb up to the observation deck offers majestic views of Astoria, the Pacific Ocean and Cascade Range.

• Fort Stevens State Park -

  Spanning 84 years as a military defense installation, this Civil War-era fort was fired upon during WWII by a Japanese submarine. Today, the Park offers 3,700 acres of history and beauty.

• Seaside -

  At the end of the Lewis and Clark trail, this charming resort town offers quaint boutiques, unique art galleries, and miles of powder-soft beach. Stores along the ocean front boardwalk sell the famous saltwater taffy.

• Columbia River Maritime Museum -

  Home to one of the West Coast's most astounding collections of nautical artifacts, the Museum displays 24,000 square feet of exhibits including a remarkable floating lighthouse called Columbia.

• Flavel House -

  Built in 1885, this lovely home is one of the best-preserved examples of Queen Anne-style architecture in the Northwest. Its decorative exterior distinguished by a fourth-story cupola was seen in the movie "The Goonies."

• Cannon Beach -

  Surrounded by the rugged natural beauty of Oregon's forests, ocean beaches and rivers, this charming coastal village is famous for Haystack Rock, a 235-foot tall rock formation that rests off shore.

• Fort Clatsop -

  Nestled in the verdant forests and wetlands of the Coastal Range, this 50-foot by 50-foot structure is a stunning replica of the seven-room fort built by members of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

• Tillamook Ice Creamery & Cheese Factory -

  Producing 167,000 pounds of cheese every day, Tillamook is synonymous with cheese, butter, and ice cream. A tasting counter offers delicious samples.