Wheeler
This community of 400 on the southern shore of Nehalem Bay offers shopping, lodging, dining, fishing, and boating. Hwy 101 is Wheeler’s “Main Street.” Wheeler boomed after rail service to Portland was established in 1911, but the timber economy was devastated after the Tillamook burn. The historic Old Wheeler Hotel has been restored in an area that includes several antique outlets.
Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler are three villages located on the Pacific Ocean, Nehalem River and Nehalem Bay on the North Oregon Coast. The Nehalem Bay Area is 40 miles south of Astoria and 60 miles north of Lincoln City on Highway 101.
Manzanita is a beautiful oceanside city with seven miles of sandy beach. Enjoy the spectacular walks by the ocean. Manzanita possesses the third most photographed scenery in Oregon.
Nahalem is a picturesque riverside town with a quaint downtown reflecting its century of history. Enjoy views of the Nehalem River, nearby mountains, forests and wildlife, the centerpiece of the Nehalem Bay Area experience.
Wheeler is nestled in the hills overlooking the beautiful Nehalem Bay, Neahkanie Mountain, and the Pacific Ocean, Wheeler boasts breathtaking sunsets and rainbows.
Featured events
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Francis Drake Tour at Nehalem Bay
Wheeler, Oregon 97147503-368-7959Saturday, May 8th, 2010Garry Gitzen, an independent historian and author of "Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay; Setting the Record Straight," who makes a strong case for his treasure hunt of maritime history and archaeology of the Pacific Northwest, will lead a field trip to the Nehalem Bay area to support his claims. The group will meet at 10 am at the Wheeler train station. The group will drive and talk at various spots along the tour. After lunch there will be a walk along the bay to the fort site. The bay walk will be only for those who can handle the terrain along the bay's edge, which is somewhat muddy and participants may need to maneuver over or around washed in limbs and logs. Hiking boots or old shoes are recommended. High water will not be a factor although there are some low spots along the route. Wheeler is three miles south of Nehalem and can be an easy day trip if you wish. If you would like to stay over, the Nehalem Bay State Park is wonderful, with many sites and yurts to choose from, and there are many B&Bs and other lodging properties available in the area.
For more info
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Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
327 Nehalem Blvd, PO Box 601
Wheeler, OR 97147
Phone: 503-368-5100 or 877-368-5100
Email: nehalem@nehalemtel.net
Web: www.nehalembaychamber.com