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Astoria Column, Astoria, OR

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Astoria Column

Astoria Column is a sightseeing stop in Astoria, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: under $25.

1 Coxcomb Dr · Astoria, OR

Why you should go…

The Astoria Column is a 125-foot tower on Coxcomb Hill, dedicated in 1926. A 164-step spiral staircase climbs to an exterior observation deck with panoramic views of the surrounding region. Wrapped around the outside is a 525-foot-long mural frieze showing scenes from the early history of Oregon, from untouched forest to the arrival of the railway. Visiting the park and climbing the column are free, and parking is charged per vehicle.

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  • #monument
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  • #oregon history

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