Astoria
Astoria is a city of 10,000 people on the Columbia River, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by the beauty of the forest, mountains, three rivers and the sea. Just across Youngs Bay is Warrenton, a city of 4,500, that encompasses Fort Stevens State Park and its broad, clean ocean beaches. Because of its steep hills and beautiful Victorian homes, Astoria has been called the “Little San Francisco of the Pacific Northwest.”
The area of Astoria and Warrenton is a nationally significant historic area; the western end of the Lewis and Clark Trail and the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies; a place that takes visitors back to simpler times, its architecture dominated by hundreds of Victorian homes clinging to steep wooded hillsides and with a revitalized 1920s era downtown; all set against a backdrop of tremendous natural beauty in the temperate rain forest at the mouth of the Columbia River.
Featured accommodations
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Cannery Pier Hotel
503-325-499610 Basin StAstoria, Oregon 97103The Cannery Pier Hotel is Astoria\'s newest luxury boutique hotel, built on the site of the former Union Fish Cannery 600 feet into the River. The Hotel offers guests unparalleled views of a real working river, as well as views out to Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and nearby Washington.
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Oregon Beach Vacations
Seaside, Oregon1-800-723-2383.Oregon Beach Vacations is the premiere vacation rental company on the Northern and Central Oregon Coast. Each rental property is unique in its location, décor and general feel. Oregon Beach Vacations offers over 250 homes and condominiums from North Bend to Gearhart with a wide variety of amenities including oceanfront locations, pet friendly homes, theatre rooms, hot tubs and gourmet kitchens. Discover the advantages of renting a cozy vacation home or luxury condominium from Oregon Beach Vacations. A professional team of reservation agents is ready 24/7 to help you plan your dream vacation at the Oregon Coast by providing helpful information about local activities, attractions and dining.
Featured Events
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Commercial Fishermen’s Festival
Pier OneAstoria, Oregon 97103Saturday, Sep 18th, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 19th, 2010Skilled seafarers compete in fun competitions including crab pot stacking and knot tying. Attendees can demonstrate fish filleting and oyster shucking, while attendees enjoy live entertainment, delicious bites, artisan crafts and activities for kids
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Pacific Northwest Brew Cup
Astoria Public SquareAstoria, Oregon 97103Friday, Sep 24th, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 26th, 2010Don’t miss the Pacific Northwest Brew Cup, Sept. 24-26, sponsored by Baked Alaska and Fort George Brewery, in the Astoria Public Square downtown. Sample beer and root beer tastings, and enjoy food vendors, live music and games for all to enjoy. Proceeds will benefit Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank, a United Way of Clatsop County Agency.
For more info
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Astoria Chamber of Commerce
111 West Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
503-325-6311 or 800-875-6807
Email: oldoregon@charterinternet.com
website: www.oldoregon.com