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Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Captain George Flavel House Museum (circa 1885)
    441 Eighth Street • Astoria, OR 97103
    Eighth & Duane Streets
    503-325-2203
    Step back to the turn-of-the-century at this historic Queen Anne-style Victorian home filled with period furnishings and elegant woodwork, featuring a three story octagon tower and a number of beautiful balconies and verandahs.  map

  • Liberty Theatre (circa 1925)
    Commercial Street
    On the National Register of Historic Places, there are plans in the works to transform this ornate Italian Renaissance style theatre into a performing arts center.

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Astoria Column
    Friends of the Column, P.O. Box 717 • Astoria, OR 97103
    503-325-2963
    Commanding spectacular views from Astoria's highest hill and patterned after the Trajan Column in Rome, the Astoria Column stands 125 feet tall and has 164 steps climbing to the top. Artwork on the Column represents the discovery of the Columbia River, the establishment of the Northwest Territory and the arrival of the Great Northern Railway. more...

  • Fort Clatsop National Memorial
    1832 US Highway 101 • Astoria, OR 97103
    503-861-2471
    As the site where the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered during the period of late 1805 to early 1806, this memorial features a reconstructed fort, a visitor center and museum, a variety of historical exhibits, a canoe landing, and picnic areas. Living history demonstrations depicting fort activities are presented during the summer months.

Museums & Galleries

  • Astoria Children's Museum
    2968 Marine Drive • Astoria, OR 97103
    Located on 2nd Floor of the Firefighter's Museum
    503-325-8669
    Children of all ages will enjoy the imaginative exhibits and programs at this museum. Permanent exhibits include boats to sail, a child-sized grocery store, and a Creation Station where children work on an art or craft project.  map

  • Clatsop County Heritage Museum (circa 1904)
    16th & Exchange Streets
    503-325-2203
    Learn about Clatsop County's history at this museum, which features a variety of permanent exhibits on natural history, geology, early immigrants and settlers, important nautical events, and Native American artifacts. Over 10,000 historical photographs are also housed here. Originally built in 1904 as Astoria's City Hall, the Neo-Classic style building which houses this museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. more...

  • Columbia River Maritime Museum
    1792 Marine Drive • Astoria, OR 97103
    503-325-2323
    Explore the development of the Northwest's maritime history at the official maritime museum of the state of Oregon and the finest of it's kind on the West Coast. This museum features six galleries, the Lightship Columbia and the Great Hall as well as interactive exhibits. more...  map

  • Uppertown Firefighters Museum
    503-325-2203
    Originally built in 1896 as part of the North Pacific Brewery, the historic building housing this museum closed to Prohibition in 1915 and was later transformed into a Fire Station. This museum exhibits an extensive collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia including hand-pulled, horse-drawn and motorized fire engines. more...

Tours & Cruises

  • Astoria Riverfront Trolley
    Riverfront between Basin & 36th Streets
    503-325-2831
    This restored 1914 trolley travels three miles along the Columbia River while the conductor narrates the area's history and attractions. Round trip rides take about 40 minutes.

  • Columbia River Discovery Tours
    West End Mooring Basin
    Climb aboard this beautiful 42-foot boat and experience an educational historical or natural history tour about the area. Charters are also available.

  • Columbia River EcoTours
    West End Mooring Basin
    800-699-0796
    One of Astoria's premiere tourist attractions, this jet boat tour focuses on the Native American culture from the 1800's to present as well as what life was like for explorers of the Lower Columbia River. more...

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

  • Shallon Winery
    1598 Duane Street • Astoria, OR 97103
    503-325-5978
    SHALLON WINERY is located in downtown Astoria, Oregon, two blocks from the Maritime Museum and across the street from the Heritage Center.  more...  map

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