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36 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lincoln City, Oregon


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Have you ever found yourself longingly staring at pictures of the gorgeous Oregon Coast? Then Lincoln City is the place for you.  

There is no better place to see the beauty of pristine beaches than in Lincoln City. Salmon River, the Pacific Coast Range, Siletz Bay, and Cascade Head are just a few of the areas that truly show off the brilliance of Mother nature. Lincoln City, Oregon, offers a pleasant mixture of adventure, opportunity, and family time, in addition to its numerous beautiful sights and marvels. This coastal Oregon town has a continual breeze of kite festivals, making it a perfect place for you and your family to make some lasting memories.

With a world of exciting adventures and memorable sites, Lincoln City will certainly reach and exceed your ideal holiday expectations. Check out our list of the top attractions in Lincoln City, Oregon, below and plan a trip to remember.

The 36 Most Popular Things To Do In Lincoln City, Oregon

36. Cascade Head Marine Reserve

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Oregon

Tel:  541 867 4741

Web Address:   https://oregonmarinereserves.com/reserves/cascade-head/

35. Chitwood Falls

1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ (1 review)

34. Echo Falls

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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33. Harts Cove

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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32. Nature Conservancy Cascade Head Preserve – Upper Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: Otis OR

Tel:  503 802 8100

Web Address:   https://nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/cascade-head/

31. Sitka Center For Art & Ecology

4.8 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 56605 Sitka Dr Otis OR

Tel:  541 994 5485

Web Address:   http://sitkacenter.org/

30. Hart’s Cove Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: NF 122 Otis OR

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/hiking/recarea/

29. Siletz Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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28. Cascade Head

4.9 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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27. Lincoln City Cultural Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 540 NE Hwy 101 Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 994 9994

Web Address:   https://lincolncity-culturalcenter.org/

26. Alder Island Nature Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

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Location: Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 867 4550

25. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 867 4550

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/siletz_bay/

24. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Statue

4.5 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: 2098 2116 NE 22nd Street Lincoln City OR

23. Olivia Beach Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (76 reviews)

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Location: Lincoln City OR

Web Address:   https://oliviabeachrentals.com/olivia-beach-map/

22. Spring Lake Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

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Location: NE 14th Street Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 996 2154

21. Knight County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

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Location: 2341 N 3 Rocks Road Otis OR

Tel:  541 265 5747

Web Address:   http://co.lincoln.or.us/parks/page/knight-park

20. Drift Creek Covered Bridge

4.6 ★★★★★ (201 reviews)

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Location: Bear Creek Road Otis OR

Web Address:   http://oregon.com/attractions/drift-creek-bear-creek-covered-bridge

19. Cascade Head Trail – South Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (217 reviews)

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Location: Savage Road Otis OR

Tel:  541 750 7000

Web Address:   https://nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/cascade-head/

18. The Knoll

4.7 ★★★★★ (305 reviews)

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Location: Lincoln City OR

17. Canyon Drive Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (608 reviews)

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Location: 801 SW 11th & Coast Ave Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 996 2151

16. Siletz Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (672 reviews)

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Location: Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 996 2154

15. Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (907 reviews)

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Location: Gleneden Beach Streetate Recreation Site Gleneden Beach OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

14. Game Over Arcade

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,077 reviews)

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Location: 2821 NW U S 101 Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 614 1150

Web Address:   http://gameover-arcade.com/

13. Regatta Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,092 reviews)

Location: 2700 NE 14th Street Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 994 2131

Web Address:   http://lincolncity.org/index.asp

12. Lincoln City Glass Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,138 reviews)

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Location: 4821 SE Hwy 101 Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 996 2569

Web Address:   http://lincolncityglasscenter.com/

11. Taft Waterfront Park – Public Beach Access

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,349 reviews)

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Location: 825 Southwest 51st St Lincoln City OR

Web Address:   https://oregoncoast.org/directory/taft-waterfront-park/

10. Lincoln City Beach Access

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,354 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://lincolncity.org/

Our Top picks

9. Devils Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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8. North Lincoln County Historical Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (79 reviews)

Location: 4907 Oregon Coast Hwy Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 996 6614

Web Address:   https://northlincolncountyhistoricalmuseum.org/

7. God’s Thumb

4.7 ★★★★★ (361 reviews)

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Location: 1435 NE 12th Street Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 231 1927

6. Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy

4.8 ★★★★★ (387 reviews)

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Location: 1931 NW 33rd Street Lincoln City OR

Tel:  541 994 6338

Web Address:   http://conniehansengarden.com/

5. Nelscott Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (435 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://beachconnection.net/vtour_linc39.htm

4. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (885 reviews)

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Location: Devil’s Lake Streetate Recreation Area Lincoln City OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

3. Roads End State Recreation Site

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,868 reviews)

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Location: Roads End Streetate Recreation Site Lincoln City OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

2. D River State Recreation Site

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,870 reviews)

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Location: 101 US 101 Lincoln City OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

1. Chinook Winds Casino Resort

4.1 ★★★★☆ (12,358 reviews)

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Location: 1777 NW 44th Street Lincoln City OR

Tel:  888 244 6665

Web Address:   http://chinookwindscasino.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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