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Newport

Newport is a sightseeing stop in Newport, OR, part of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast guide. Cost: free.

· Newport, OR

Why you should go…

Newport is a city on Oregon's central coast promoted through the Discover Newport tourism site operated by the City of Newport. It is known for its commercial fishing heritage, historic bayfront, beaches, and marine attractions including the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The area hosts events such as the annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival and offers whale watching, hiking trails, and coastal recreation.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Newport, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure
Oregon Coast
Free
The full Oregon coastline of beaches, lighthouses, aquariums and small towns, promoted by the region's tourism association.
2.6 mi awayMore like this
Attractions
Family Favorite
Oregon Coast Aquarium
$25–$50
An aquarium on Yaquina Bay in Newport with sea otters, seals and sea lions, a seabird aviary and a rocky coast touch pool.
2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
Museums
Family Favorite
Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center
Free
Free-admission marine science museum and aquarium on Yaquina Bay with touch tanks and a whale skeleton.
3.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
Attractions
Quirky Fun
Mariner Square
Under $25
A Newport, Oregon bayfront complex still anchored by Ripley's Believe It or Not, though earlier tenants have closed.
3.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
Sightseeing
Local Gem
Newport Visitor Information Center
Free
The official visitor center for Newport, Oregon, on the central Oregon coast.
3.6 mi awayMore like this
Sightseeing
Iconic
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Under $25
Climb a half-mile trail from a sheltered beach to an 1894 lighthouse perched 206 feet above the Pacific.
31 mi awayMore like this