- The list below includes 66 free or cheap things to do in or near Ilwaco, Washington, including 34 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Lighthouses and Fishing.
- From Cape Disappointment State Park to Port of Ilwaco Boardwalk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ilwaco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Astoria, Seaside and Long Beach.
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Featuring full stadium seating and full digital projection, Astoria Gateway Cinemas is a movie theater that shows the newest released movies. Amenities at the theater include 3-D films, theater rentals, and wheelchair accessibility.
13.5 Miles
The Astoria Aquatic Center offers four swimming pools and a fitness facility. At the facility, visitors will find swimming lessons for all levels and ages, water exercise classes, and the facility hosts the North Coast Swim Club and the Astoria High School Swim team.
13.8 Miles
Nestled in the forest, Shively Park offers visitors a shaded nature trail for hiking, jogging, and other outdoor activities. The entrance of the park features a stone column archway with Greek architecture.
13.9 Miles
Constructed in 1926, Astoria Column is a landmark tower which overlooks the mouth of Columbia River on Coxcomb Hill. The tower is built of concrete and contains a cast-iron spiral staircase inside.
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Open to hikers, Cathedral Tree Trail is a 3 mile loop with scenic views of the surrounding forest. The trail ends at the historic Astoria Column, a 600 foot tall pillar decorated with illustrations depicting the region's history.
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Located along the Columbia River, the Skookum Fishing Charter is a business that provides guided fishing trips for those visiting the area. Trips are led by an experienced guide who helps catch a mix of Salmon, Sturgeon, or Dungeness crabs.
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The Bumble Bee Cannery Museum offers a view of the ship channel and a lesson on the history of the fish processing industry. Visitors of the museum can also enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee in the Coffee Girl coffee shop.
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92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, OR 97103
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Fort Clatsop National Memorial is a historical state park which contains the site where the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition camped during 1805-06 including a replica of the original fort built by the explorers. The memorial features a visitor center and offers ranger-guided tours of nature trails.
14.2 Miles
The Lewis & Clark National & State Historical Parks encompass the area near the mouth of the Columbia River and contain numerous historic sites of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition.
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John Cook Glass Studio & Gallery creates vessels, sculptures, lighting, architectural fixtures, ornaments, custom pieces and their famous 'Fish Glasses'. John Cook‘s work can also be found in many galleries and has been shipped all over the world.