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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... map
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... map
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. more... map

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... map
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.

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. map
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.
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... map

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... map

Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 Marine Science Drive • Newport, OR 97365
541-867-0100
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... map

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... map