This article will discuss the top 10 attractions in Astoria, Oregon, counting down from number 10 to number one. The list reflects my personal opinion, developed from extensive experience in the area as a fishing guide over the years.
Number 10: Shopping in downtown Astoria, Oregon
In Astoria Oregon, you can find antique stores, galleries, bookstores, toy stores, and mom-and-pop stores of all types. There’s a store for just about everyone.
Number 9: Astoria Riverwalk Website
The Astoria Riverwalk, also recognized as the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, extends for 6.4 miles along the lower Columbia River. As you stroll through downtown Astoria, you will encounter wineries, shops, and restaurants, all complemented by the stunning vistas of the Columbia River.
Attraction 8: Astoria Column website
The Astoria Column is a tower on the hill above Astoria, Oregon, overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River. Built in 1926, the concrete and steel structure is in a 30-acre city park. The 125-foot-tall column has a 164-step spiral staircase ascending to an observation deck at the top. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974.
the column looking. Over the Columbia River.
Attraction 7: in Astoria Oregon Columbia River Maritime Museum.
At this museum, you can learn about Columbia River fisheries and canneries and see exhibits of what Astoria looked like in the old days. You also can check out how commercial traffic navigates the Columbia River’s famous bar and up and down the Columbia River. website.
Attraction 6: Fort Stevens State Park website Hammond Oregon
Fort Stevens is located just 20 minutes from Astoria.
Fort Stevens State Park is 4,300-acre park. Here you can find trails, lakes, abandoned military forts, and even an old shipwreck of the Peter Iredale. You could spend hours and days exploring the beautiful Fort Stevens Park.
Attraction 5: Astoria Flavel House Museum website
Offering one of the best-preserved examples of Queen Anne architecture in the Northwest, the Flavel House is a landmark of local and national significance. The house was built in 1884–85 for Captain George Flavel and his family. The captain, who made his fortune from his occupation as a Columbia River bar pilot and through real estate investments, had the Flavel House built as his retirement home at the age of sixty-two. The Flavel House has been restored to accurately portray the Victorian period’s elegance and the history of the Flavel family.
Attraction 4: Astoria Sunday Market website
Astoria Sunday Market will offer lots of vendors, from fresh fruit to handmade jewelry, The market will run May 14th through October 8th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 p.m.
Attraction 3: Youngs River Falls. website
Youngs River Falls is just 20 minutes south of Astoria. If you like waterfalls, this is an easy hike with beautiful, breathtaking scenery.
Attraction 2: Food in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria has many, many restaurants that offer fresh seafood as well as other favorite dishes. Be sure to explore and enjoy one of the famous restaurants here in and around Astoria, Oregon.
Last but certainly not least, Astoria, Oregon, fishing.
Attraction 1: Book a day of guided salmon, sturgeon or crab fishing trips with me Marvin’s Guide Service. website
Be sure to read more about our Astoria fishing and crabbing trips. Then simply call or send a message to me to see exactly what’s in season and the best opportunity for you! You’re sure to get a fishing trip of a lifetime.
Happy clients with limits all around from a hot morning bite on the Pacific Ocean west of Astoria aboard the Marvin’s Guide Service boat.
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