- TripBuzz found 77 things to do with kids in or near Astoria, Oregon, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Ilwaco and Long Beach.
- From Skookum Fishing Charter to The Arc Arcade, the Astoria area offers 41 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- Astoria is actually the oldest settlement in the United States that is west of the Rocky Mountains. Its location on the Columbia River with a deep water port allowed it to act as a vital trading center with a long past which has been preserved through numerous museums. Multiple movies were shot in the picturesque town and surrounding areas like The Goonies, Short Circuit, and Into the Wild.
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The Lightship Columbia is a National Historic Landmark that offers a glimpse of what life on the sea is like, including cramped quarters. Visitors can also learn about the daily duties of the ship at the nearby museum.
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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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Tapiola Park offers visitors access to a skate park, basketball hoops, baseball fields, and a community-built playground. Visitors who are interested in a family outing can also take advantage of the site's picnic tables.
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Located on Long Beach Peninsula, Cape Disappointment State Park is situated on 1,882 acres and is home to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. The park provides beach access, hiking trails, boat launches, two lighthouses, camping sites and wooded areas.
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At Columbian Theater, guests can enjoy pizza, beer, and a movie from the comfort of a sofa. The theater tends to show movies that are already on video rather than the latest releases.
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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.
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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.
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Founded in 1962, Columbia River Maritime Museum is a local museum of marine history which features a range of interactive scientific and technological exhibits with the Columbia River in the backdrop.
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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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The Astoria-Megler Bridge is a cantilever and truss bridge which connects Astoria to Point Ellice which is near Megler. The bridge passes over Columbia River and offers sweeping views of the surroundings.