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Astoria-Warrenton

111 W Marine Drive · Astoria, OR

Why you should go…

The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce has served the community since 1873 and operates the area's visitor center at 111 West Marine Drive in Astoria, serving more than 125,000 visitors a year. Its visitor guide includes area maps, a lodging and dining directory and a list of local attractions, and the visitor center gift shop carries Goonies merchandise from the film shot in Astoria. Astoria sits where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Columbia River Maritime Museum

    Under $25

    Oregon's official maritime museum on the Astoria waterfront, with a historic lightship and exhibits on the treacherous Columbia River Bar.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Astoria Column

    Under $25

    Climb 164 spiral steps inside a 125-foot muraled column for views from the top of Coxcomb Hill.

    1.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Fort Clatsop

    Under $25

    Step inside a log replica of the fort where the Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1805 to 1806.

    4.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Seaside

    Free

    Official visitor bureau for the Oregon Coast town of Seaside, home to the historic beachfront Promenade.

    14 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Captain Kid Amusement Park

    Under $25

    Family-owned outdoor amusement park in Seaside with go karts, mini golf and a small roller coaster.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ecola State Park

    Under $25

    Hike forested headland trails to ocean bluffs, sea stacks and the tide pools and surf of Indian Beach.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor