What to do on the People’s Coast

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  Columbia River Maritime Museum

  Columbia River Maritime Museum 1792 Marine Drive

  Astoria, Oregon 97103

  503.325.2323

  Six galleries, the Great Hall, and the Lightship Columbia interpret the Pacific Northwest's rich maritime history. Visitors of all ages can experience what it's like to pilot a tugboat, participate in a Coast Guard rescue on the Columbia River Bar, and live in Astoria during the height of salmon fishing. Explore marine transportation from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to the present. Watch a dramatic 12-minute film introducing the history of life and commerce on the Columbia River, including the dangerous work of the Bar and River Pilots. Walk the bridge of a World War II warship, marvel at the 44-foot motor lifeboat plowing through a wave in a rescue mission. Participate in interactive and hands-on exhibits. You can board the Lightship Columbia, a National Historic Landmark, that once guided ships to safety at the mouth of the Columbia River.

  http://www.crmm.org/

• Mariner Square

  250 SW Bay Blvd

  Newport, Oregon 97365

  541-265-2206
  http://www.MarinerSquare.com
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  Oregon Coast Aquarium

  2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd

  Newport, Oregon 97365

  541-867-3474

  The Oregon Coast Aquarium is home to over 500 species of animals in both indoor and outdoor exhibits (it's also the former home of Keiko, the movie star Orca). Check out the Passages of the Deep, meet sea otters, jellyfish and more!

  http://www.aquarium.org/
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  Sea Lion Caves

  91560 Hwy 101

  Florence, Oregon 97439

  541-547-3111

  The Sea Lion Caves (the world\'s largest Sea Cave according to Guinness) are located approx. 11 miles north of Florence and offers an awe-inspiring, intimate view of Sea Lions in their natural habitat. Descend over 200-feet into the world\'s largest and most spectacular sea cave. The cave is the home of the wild stellar sea lion, primarily during the fall and winter months and is called the hauling area.

  http://www.sealioncaves.com/
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  Tillamook Cheese Factory

  4175 Highway 101 N

  Tillamook, Oregon 97141

  (503) 815-1300

  Cheese, ice cream, sampling counter, fudge, cafe and gift shop.

  http://www.tillamookcheese.com/

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