Astoria, Oregon, situated on the Columbia River, is a charming and richly cultural town. Its downtown area is easy to navigate on foot and it boasts a range of picturesque parks. Additionally, the region is renowned for its exceptional craft breweries and wineries in close proximity.
Astoria has a vibrant arts and culture community, and several museums are located within walking distance of each other. One of the most popular museums in Astoria is the Oregon Film Museum. The museum is perfect for families with kids or fans of The Goonies. There is also a small gift shop, perfect for buying souvenirs.
Here’s our list of more great things to do in Astoria, Oregon
The 48 Most Popular Things To Do In Astoria, Oregon
48. Astoria Victory Monument
2.0 (1 review)
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Location: Astoria OR
47. Coxcomb Hill
5.0 (2 reviews)
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46. Point Ellice
5.0 (3 reviews)
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45. Clatsop County Historical Society
4.8 (4 reviews)
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Location: 714 Exchange Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2203
Web Address: https://astoriamuseums.org/explore/flavel-house-museum/
44. Astoria GHOST Tour Underground
5.0 (4 reviews)
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Location: 1255 Commercial Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 791 3068
Web Address: http://astoriaghosttour.com/
43. Chinook Point
5.0 (4 reviews)
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42. Cathedral Tree Trail
5.0 (7 reviews)
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Location: Astoria OR
41. Clatsop County Parks
4.9 (7 reviews)
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Location: 2001 Marine Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 6452
Web Address: https://co.clatsop.or.us/parks
40. Comcomly Memorial
4.9 (9 reviews)
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Location: Astoria OR
39. Youngs Bay
4.1 (10 reviews)
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38. Uppertown Firefighters Museum
4.5 (14 reviews)
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Location: 2968 Marine Dr Astoria OR
Web Address: https://astoriamuseums.org/
37. DeLaura Beach
4.9 (14 reviews)
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36. Lightship Columbia (WLV604)
4.5 (15 reviews)
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Location: 1792 Marine Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2323
Web Address: http://crmm.org/
35. Knappton Cove Heritage Center
4.8 (15 reviews)
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Location: 521 WA 401 Naselle WA
Tel: 503 738 5206
Web Address: http://knapptoncoveheritagecenter.org/
34. Hanthorn Cannery Museum
4.5 (22 reviews)
Location: 100 39th Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2502
Web Address: http://canneryfoundation.org/
33. Cathedral Tree
4.8 (28 reviews)
Location: Astoria OR
32. Coffenbury Lake
4.8 (30 reviews)
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31. Twilight Eagle Sanctuary
3.9 (42 reviews)
Location: E Columbia River Hwy Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 9306
30. Astoria Underground Tours
4.4 (47 reviews)
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Location: 1125 Marine Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 415 713 4141
Web Address: http://oldastoria.com/
29. Friends of Old Fort Stevens
4.8 (51 reviews)
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Location: 1675 Peter Iredale Road Hammond OR
Tel: 503 861 1470
Web Address: https://visitftstevens.com/
28. Astoria Aquatic Center
4.3 (66 reviews)
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Location: 1997 Marine Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 7027
Web Address: http://astoriaparks.com/aquatic_center.html
27. Middle Village – Station Camp (unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park)
4.7 (100 reviews)
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Location: 354 US 101 Chinook WA
Tel: 503 861 4414
Web Address: https://nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm
26. Shively Park
4.5 (114 reviews)
Location: 1530 Shively Park Road Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 7275
Web Address: http://astoriaparks.com/parks/shively_park.aspx
25. Fort Stevens Historical Area
4.7 (116 reviews)
Location: 100 Peter Iredale Road Hammond OR
Tel: 503 861 3170
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
24. Seafarer’s Park
4.5 (123 reviews)
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Location: 225 Main Ave Warrenton OR
Tel: 503 861 2233
23. Richard Fenscak Cathedral Tree Trail Trailhead
4.7 (145 reviews)
Location: 2800 Irving Ave Astoria OR
22. Maritime Memorial
4.7 (173 reviews)
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Location: 10 Bay Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 298 2467
Web Address: https://astoriaparks.com/parks/maritime_memorial.aspx
21. Battery Pratt
4.7 (200 reviews)
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Location: Fort Streetevens Hammond OR
Web Address: http://fortwiki.com/Battery_Pratt
20. Garden of Surging Waves
4.3 (241 reviews)
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Location: Astoria City Hall 1095 Duane Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 5824
Web Address: http://astoriachineseheritage.org/
19. Astoria Sunday Market
4.7 (309 reviews)
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Location: 12th Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 1010
Web Address: http://astoriasundaymarket.com/
18. Fort Columbia | Historical State Park
4.7 (451 reviews)
Location: US 101 Chinook WA
Tel: 360 777 8221
Web Address: http://parks.state.wa.us/506/Fort-Columbia
17. Tapiola Park
4.6 (479 reviews)
Location: 900 W Marine Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 7275
16. Battery Russell
4.7 (499 reviews)
Location: Fort Streetevens Ft Streetevens Ridge Trail Hammond OR
Tel: 503 861 3170
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
15. Fort Columbia
4.6 (614 reviews)
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Location: Chinook Point Chinook WA
Tel: 360 777 8221
Web Address: http://parks.state.wa.us/506/Fort-Columbia
14. High Life Adventures Zip Line Tours
4.9 (624 reviews)
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Location: 92111 High Life Rd. Warrenton OR
Tel: 503 861 9875
Web Address: https://highlife-adventures.com/
13. Fort Clatsop Visitor Center
4.7 (884 reviews)
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Location: 92345 Fort Clatsop Road Astoria OR
Tel: 503 861 2471
Web Address: https://nps.gov/lewi/
12. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
4.7 (2,779 reviews)
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Location: 92343 Fort Clatsop Road Astoria OR
Tel: 503 861 2471
Web Address: http://nps.gov/lewi/
11. Wreck of the Peter Iredale
4.7 (2,886 reviews)
Location: Peter Iredale Road Hammond OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/park_179.php
10. Fort Stevens State Park
4.7 (5,480 reviews)
Location: 1675 Peter Iredale Road Hammond OR
Tel: 503 861 3170
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
Our Top picks
9. Fort Astoria
4.1 (60 reviews)
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Location: 1498 Exchange Street Astoria OR
8. Astoria Riverfront Trolley
4.6 (186 reviews)
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Location: 480 Industry Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 6311
Web Address: http://old300.org/
7. Heritage Museum
4.5 (195 reviews)
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Location: 1618 Exchange Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 338 4849
Web Address: https://astoriamuseums.org/
6. Astoria-Megler Bridge
4.8 (225 reviews)
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Location: US 101 Astoria OR
5. Oregon Film Museum
4.1 (751 reviews)
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Location: 732 Duane Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2203
Web Address: https://astoriamuseums.org/explore/oregon-film-museum/
4. Flavel House Museum
4.7 (890 reviews)
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Location: 714 Exchange Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2203
Web Address: https://astoriamuseums.org/explore/flavel-house-museum/
3. Fort George Brewery
4.4 (1,795 reviews)
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Location: 1483 Duane Street Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 7468
Web Address: http://fortgeorgebrewery.com/
2. Columbia River Maritime Museum
4.7 (2,981 reviews)
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Location: 1792 Marine Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2323
Web Address: http://crmm.org/
1. The Astoria Column
4.8 (6,906 reviews)
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Location: 1 Coxcomb Dr Astoria OR
Tel: 503 325 2963
Web Address: http://astoriacolumn.org/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Astoria, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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