In May of 1792 the American Captain Robert Gray sailed his ship, the Columbia Rediviva into the mouth of the Columbia River. Ten years later President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to survey overland access to the Pacific Coast. They left Pittsburgh in August of 1803 and arrived in the Astoria area in November of 1805 and wintered over at Fort Clatsop until March of 1806.

The settlement dates back to 1811 with the arrival of John Jacob Astor’s fur trading company. There are more historical points of interest in Astoria than anywhere else on the Oregon Coast.

Astoria has a population of around 10,000 people and Warrenton, just across Youngs Bay, has a population of nearly 5,000. Fort Stevens State Park is in Warrenton and offers the visitor extensive access to the Pacific Ocean Beaches in the area as well as RV and Camping spaces.

Further west most maps still show Hammond but Hammond and Warrenton consolidated and now the area is just Warrenton.

This area has a Pacific Coast marine climate. That means that the summer weather is cooler that in the inland valleys

and its winters are warmer because of the influence of the nearly constant temperature of the Pacific Ocean. Winter storms here are quite spectacular and winter storm watching has become quite popular for winter get-aways.

It rains a lot along the coast, that is why there is so much greenery and pure clean air. Normally about 75 inches of rain fall here a year.

John Jacob Astor Park

Visitors can climb the 164 steps of the Astoria Column (over 120 feet high) located in John Jacob Astor Park at the top of Coxcomb Hill 600 feet above the city. The Sgraffito Frieze adorning the column wraps from the base to the top depicting events in western settlement in chronological order. The park also offers a picnic area and restrooms, a Chinook Indian canoe replica, spotting scopes, a gift shop, Lewis and Clark Discovery interpretive panels, and the Cathedral Tree Trail (1.5 miles).

Astoria’s Column

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Oregon’s official maritime museum, the Columbia River Museum, is located at 1792 Marine Drive. It is the only nationally accredited maritime museum on the northwest coast.

Heritage Museum

The Heritage Museum (1904) houses displays dating back 1000 years from the earliest inhabitants of the region. There are displays on fishing and logging, as well as an Emigrants Gallery and a Vice and Virtue display depicting the city’s colorful past. A special display for the summer of 2001 explores socialist and communist ideology in Clatsop County from 1900 to 1950. The Heritage Museum is located at 16^th and Exchange Street.

Uppertown Firefighters Museum

The Uppertown Firefighters Museum has an extensive collection of memorabilia and equipment dating back to the 1870’s. It is located at 30^th and Marine Drive.

The Astoria Riverfront Trolley takes visitors from one end of town to the other, as does Astoria’s River Walk.

Columbia River Maritime Museum

It is hard to see in the photo but there is a historic lifesaving boat behind the window of the Museum.

View to the west from the bridge is loading......

The photo shows the view of the bridge over Youngs Bay to the west of Astoria.

The bridge in the distance is Highway 101 southbound headed west from Astoria. In a few miles it heads south to Seaside, OR.

Recommended Attractions in Astoria, Oregon

Parks
Astoria Column 2199 Coxcomb Drive Astoria, Oregon 97103 Follow signs up 16^th or 14^th Streets http://www.astoriacolumn.org/	Fort Stevens State Park 100 Peter Iredale Road Hammond, Or 97121 503-861-1671 Visit the web site
Gift Shops
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Museums
.Flavel House Museum 441 8^th Street Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-2203 This is a beautiful 1885 Queen Anne Style Victorian Home furnished with period pieces. Visit the web site	Columbia River Maritime Museum 1792 Marine Dive Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-2323 This is the official maritime museum of the state of Oregon. It is well worth a visit. http://www.crmm.org/
Children’s Museum 2968 Marine Drive Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-8669	Uppertown Firefighters Museum 2968 Marine Drive Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-0920 Visit the web site
Heritage Museum 1618 Exchange Street Astoria, OR 97103 503-338-4849 Visit the web site
Visitor Information
Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce 111 W. Marine Dr. 503-325-6311 http://www.oldoregon.com/	Warrenton Welcome Center (Young’s Bay Shopping Center) 143 S. Highway 101 west of Astoria on 101 (southbound) 503-861-1031.

Listed Attractions in Astoria, OR

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed businesses.

Antiques

Between Friends Vintage Home – 503-325-2380

1145 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Farm House Funk – 503-325-4474 - http://farmhousefunk.com/

34888 Highway 101, Astoria, OR 97103

Marine Drive Antiques & Wine – 503-325-8723

2093 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Michael’s Antiques – 503-325-9032

1004 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Old Things & Objects – 503-338-0030

1015 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Phog Bounders Antique Mall – 503-338-0101

892 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103

Wesrose’s & Tokugawa Antiques – 503-325-2577 - http://www.tokugawaantiques.com/home.php

303 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Art Galleries

Astoria Fine Art Gallery – 503-325-1731 - http://www.astoriafineartgallery.com/

160 10^th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Astoria Visual Arts – 503-325-4589 - http://www.astoriaarts.com/

453 11^th Street #A, Astoria, OR 97103

Beeston Fine Art Gallery – 503-325-8622

300 West Irving Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Lunar Boy Gallery – 503-325-1566 - http://www.lunarboygallery.com/

1133 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Pacific Rim Gallery – 503-325-5450

1 – 12^th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Riversea Gallery – 503-325-1270 - http://www.riverseagalleryastoria.com/

1160 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Gift Shops

A Heart of Glass – 503-325-5263

1001 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Astoria Marine Trading Company – 503-338-4402

103 14^th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Erickson Floral Company – 503-325-4831 - http://www.ericksonfloralco.com/

1295 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Finn Ware – 503-325-5720 - http://www.finnware.com/

1116 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Purple Cow Toys – 503-325-2996

1380 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Golf

Astoria Golf & Country Club – 503-861-2211 - http://www.astoriagolf.com/

33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton, OR 97146

Horseback Riding

Museums

Columbia River Maritime Museum – See Recommended Museums Above

Flavel House Museum

Uppertown Firefighters Museum

Children’s Museum

Heritage Museum

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Art and Soul Quilts & Retreats – 503-325-3999 - http://www.artandsoulquilts.com/

690 Alameda Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103

Custom Threads – 503-325-7780

1282 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Homespun Quilts – 503-325-3300 - http://www.homespunquilt.com/

108 10^th Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts – 503-325-3377 - http://www.joann.com/joann/

1161 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Theatres

Astor Street Opry Company – 503-325-6104 - http://www.shanghaiedinastoria.com/

129 West Bond Street, PO Box 743, Astoria, OR 97103

Astoria Gateway Cinemas – 503-338-6575

1875 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Columbia Theaters – 503-325-3516 - http://www.columbianvoodoo.com/theater.html

1102 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Liberty Theater – 503-325-5922 - http://www.liberty-theater.org/

1203 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103

River Theater – 503-325-7487 - http://www.rivertheater.com/

230 West Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Tours/Charters

Tiki Charters – 503-325-7818 - http://www.rivertheater.com/

350 Industry Street, Astoria, OR 97103

Wine

Cellar on 10^th – 503-325-6600 - http://www.thecellaron10th.com/

1004 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103

Shallon Winery – 503-325-5978 - http://www.shallon.com/

1598 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103

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