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Aerial view of clouds covering Astoria Bridge over the Columbia River in Oregon

Astoria bridge over the Columbia River (Sisse Brimber/Cotton Coulson/Keenpress/National Geographic/Getty)

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By Ludmilla Alexander

View charming Victorian homes atop steep hillsides in quaint Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies on the Lewis & Clark Trail.
Romp through the forest, mountains, rivers, and in the sea.
Board the Riverfront Trolley to Fort Clatsop, the Columbia River Maritime Museum, Flavel House, Fort Stevens State Park, or the Astoria Column.
Carry an umbrella in warm seasons. About 75 inches of rain fall per year.
Prepare for drastic temperature changes: Summer temperatures seldom exceed 70 degrees; winter storms blow 100 mph winds onto the ocean bluffs.
Spy the 1906 wreck of the Peter Iredale from the beach at Fort Stevens State park, one of more than 200 shipwrecks that occurred at the mouth of the town's river.

Astoria Travel Guide

Astoria, situated on the banks of the Columbia River just inland from the river's mouth, is the oldest American community west of the Mississippi. More a river town than a beach town, Astoria's greatest attraction lies in its hillsides of restored Victorian homes and the scenic views across the Columbia to the hills of southwestern Washington. The combination of historical character, scenic vistas, a lively arts community, and some interesting museums make this one of the most intriguing communities on the Oregon coast. Although it still has seamy sections of waterfront, the town has been busy over the past few years developing something of a tourist-oriented waterfront character. Read More

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Hotels

CANNERY PIER HOTEL

# 10 BASIN STREET
ASTORIA, OR Map

Distance: 1.1 mi.
(from destination center)

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China Beach Retreat

222 Robert Gray Drive
Ilwaco, WA

Distance: 13.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Fort Stevens State Park Campground

100 Peter Iredale Road
Hammond, OR 97121 Map

Distance: 6.4 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Astoria Column

One Coxcomb Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

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Ecola State Park

(Off Highway 101)
Just north of Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110

Distance: 21.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: As you wind your way to Ecola along Tillamook Head, you'll pass through the dense forest of the... Read More

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Haystack Rock

Cannon City, Oregon

Distance: 22.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Haystack Rock stands 235 feet high, making it the third-tallest monolith in the world. Adjacent to... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Astoria

	Distance (mi.)
Portland International Airport	72.5 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport	113.4 map
Vancouver International Airport	209.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Astoria

	Distance (mi.)
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport	117.6 map
Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport	135.4 map
Victoria Inner Harbor Airport	155.1 map

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Sacramento (SAC) to Portland (PDX)	$126
Spokane (GEG) to Portland (PDX)	$126
Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX)	$156
Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland (PDX)	$178
Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) to Portland (PDX)	$197

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Astoria Vacation Rentals

from: $100

Astoria United States - Benjamin Young Inn Bandb

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Iron, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Toaster, Towels

from: $90

Astoria United States - Clementines Bed And Breakfast

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Towels