What to do in Astoria, OR

Activities, attractions and tours

Astoria
Astoria
Astoria
Astoria
Astoria

Places to Visit in Astoria

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1. Columbia River Maritime Museum

Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum for a fascinating look at life, work and nature on and in this mighty river that runs west across Oregon ending just beyond Astoria. View the many photos, artifacts and even a floating ship that bring maritime history alive.
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Stories of the Columbia River are revealed in this waterfront museum. Learn how men have battled bad weather and used the water for their livelihood.

2. Astoria Column

Built in 1926, the tall Astoria Column is a major landmark rising over the city of Astoria. Learn about this impressive structure’s history. Discussion of building something on top of Coxcomb Hill began in 1898. Members of the Astoria community were inspired by the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris a decade earlier. After the city’s centennial in 1911, specific plans began to take shape for the tower, including a histogram depicting area events.
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Serving as a unique outdoor depiction of the area’s history, this tall tower has drawn visitors for nearly 100 years.

3. Liberty Theater

Visit downtown Astoria’s Liberty Theatre to attend exciting performances and appreciate the beauty of a nearly 100-year-old structure. After a dreadful 1922 fire destroyed much of the growing town of Astoria, citizens regrouped and rebuilt. The theater opened in 1925, presenting silent films, vaudeville acts and big bands, such as Duke Ellington.
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Music of all genres, dance, poetry readings, films and a wide variety of entertainment offerings are available at this historic theater.

4. Oregon Film Museum

The Oregon Film Museum in Astoria documents more than 100 years of film making in this northwestern state, many miles from Hollywood’s glitz and glamor. Learn why the region is so versatile for simulating settings in many different environments. View posters, props, script pages and quotes from some of the movies that have been filmed in the state, starting with The Fisherman’s Bride in 1908.
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Given the region’s nickname as the “Hollywood of the North,” this museum is a fitting site celebrating the area’s contributions to film making.

5. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Visit Lewis and Clark National Historical Park to get a sense of the wilderness that Native Americans, traders, explorers, pioneers and military personnel experienced in the early days of exploration and settlement of the region along the mouth of the Columbia River.
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Rainforests, rugged coastlines, wildlife and nature walks add to the historical value of this national park setting in northern Oregon.

6. Flavel House Museum

Tour the Flavel House Museum, which was originally the home of Captain George Flavel. Starting as a hard-working river pilot, Flavel invested his earnings in Astoria real estate and grew quite wealthy. Upon retirement he had this elegant Queen Anne-style home built for himself and his wife Mary Christina Boelling and their two daughters.
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A wealthy river pilot built this home in the 1800s. Today it stands as an excellent example of Victorian period architecture of affluent citizens.

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What to do in Astoria

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Columbia River Maritime Museum

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Stories of the Columbia River are revealed in this waterfront museum. Learn how men have battled bad weather and used the water for their livelihood.

Columbia River Maritime Museum
Astoria Riverfront Trolley

Astoria Riverfront Trolley

Enjoy an outing to Astoria Riverfront Trolley during your stay in Astoria. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Astoria Column

Astoria Column

5/5(1 review)

Serving as a unique outdoor depiction of the area’s history, this tall tower has drawn visitors for nearly 100 years.

Astoria Column
Liberty Theater

Liberty Theater

Music of all genres, dance, poetry readings, films and a wide variety of entertainment offerings are available at this historic theater.

Liberty Theater
Oregon Film Museum

Oregon Film Museum

3/5(1 review)

Given the region’s nickname as the “Hollywood of the North,” this museum is a fitting site celebrating the area’s contributions to film making.

Oregon Film Museum
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Rainforests, rugged coastlines, wildlife and nature walks add to the historical value of this national park setting in northern Oregon.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Flavel House Museum

Flavel House Museum

A wealthy river pilot built this home in the 1800s. Today it stands as an excellent example of Victorian period architecture of affluent citizens.

Flavel House Museum
Hanthorn Cannery Museum

Hanthorn Cannery Museum

Former workers and managers of a fish processing plant established this museum to honor those who operated the plant for more than 100 years.

Hanthorn Cannery Museum
Heritage Museum

Heritage Museum

Astoria’s former city hall is now a museum filled with artifacts and exhibits showing the fascinating past of this Oregon region.

Heritage Museum

 

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Day trip destinations from Astoria

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Frequently asked questions

Is Astoria worth visiting?
Known for its distilleries and craft breweries and nature, finding fun things to do in Astoria is easy. Be sure to add Sunset Beach State Recreation Site to your trip itinerary when here.
How do I spend a day in Astoria?
Astoria Riverfront Trolley and Peter Iredale Shipwreck are two awesome places to start your sightseeing adventures. Be sure to check out the shopping and dining options in Astoria while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Astoria?
The top tourist attraction in Astoria is Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, so don't forget to add it to your agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Astoria?
Three days in Astoria is plenty of time to enjoy the city's leading attractions. Many guests book for two days on average. Liberty Theatre, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park and Fort Clatsop National Memorial are highly rated sights. Like to see more? Hang around a while longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Seaside.
What are some activities to do in Astoria with kids?
Deciding what to do in Astoria with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have teenagers or toddlers, there are lots of family-friendly attractions to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in Astoria for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or fan of Mother Nature, there are plenty of things to do in Astoria for adults including Lewis & Clark National Historical Park and Maritime Memorial.
Are there free things to do in Astoria?
In Astoria, Fort Clatsop National Memorial is an unmissable spot for anyone planning to see the city without opening their wallet. Also, stroll around the other neighbourhoods and green spaces, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's a good way to explore the best free things to do in Astoria.