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Oregon Undersea Gardens 250 Southwest Bay Boulevard, Newport, OR 97365-4535, Located at Mariner Square, 541-265-2206, In their exclusive Undersea Theatre, watch as divers swim through the natural habitat of underwater creatures at the Oregon Undersea Gardens, the largest collection of local marine life. With expert communication, divers and tour guides will help you experience the spectacular sight that is the ocean. more... |
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Ripley's Believe It or Not 250 Southwest Bay Boulevard, Newport, OR 97365-4535, Located at Mariner Square, 541-265-2206, For beyond normalcy, check out the collection at this Ripley’s Believe It or Not! more... |
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Wax Works 250 Southwest Bay Boulevard, Newport, OR 97365-4535, Located at Mariner Square, 541-265-2206, So real looking, you will not be able to tell that these are wax statues of Marilyn Monroe, Frankenstein, and other favorites. |
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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (circa 1871) 846 Southwest Government Street, Newport, OR 97365, 541-265-5679, Newport's oldest building, this lighthouse now features a historical museum and gift shop and is open daily for self guided tours. Private guided tours are also available. more...  |
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Yaquina Head Lighthouse (circa 1872) Yaquina Head, 541-265-2863, Located on a natural area that was created by a lava flow more than 14 million years ago, this lighthouse is 93 feet tall and is Oregon's tallest and second oldest active lighthouse. |
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Burrows House Museum (circa 1895) 545 Southwest Ninth Street, Newport, OR 97365, 541-265-7509, Located in a beautiful house, this museum features rooms filled with Victorian era period furnishings and contains exhibits on Lincoln County History.  |
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Newport Visual Arts Center 239 Northwest Beach Drive, Newport, OR 97365, 541-265-6540, Showcasing the works of local and international artists, this arts center also offers an array of exhibitions, classes, and workshops. |
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Oregon Coast History Center 545 Southwest Ninth Street, Newport, OR 97365, 541-265-7509, You'll see an array of exhibits and artifacts at this history center that preserves the Central Oregon Coast's history. It features exhibits including intricate Native American basketry, an 1890s boarding house, a rugged crosscut saw, and a sturdy ship's wheel. more...  |
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Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 Ferry Slip Road, Newport, OR 97365, 541-867-3474, Showcasing 10,000 creatures, including seals, seabirds, salmon, and the world's largest jellyfish collection. more...  |
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Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365, 541-867-0125, A variety of exhibits and programs that encourage children and adults to explore marine science are on hand. The center also offers informal science education programs. more...  |
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Marine Discovery Tours 345 Southwest Bay Boulevard, Newport, OR 97365, Junction of Highways US 101 and Oregon 20, 800-903-BOAT, Sea life cruises full of fun and adventure. Deluxe boats, friendly naturalists, and fun activities are included. You can look for sea life, pull crab pots and drive with the captain. more...  |
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