- 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 Clatsop Sit is a beach area that features white sand and ocean views. Visitors of the site can build sand castles, fly kites, jump into the water, or go surfing.
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Built in 1904 as Astoria's City Hall, the Heritage Museum is officially known as the Clatsop County Historical Society's Regional Museum. Temporary and permanent exhibits demonstrate the heritage of the area, covering Native Americans, early pioneers, immigrants, and local industries.
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The Astor Street Opry Company puts on a variety of theatrical performances throughout the year. The company offers a casual viewing experience and throwing popcorn at the villains on stage is recommended.
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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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Established in 1925, the Liberty Theater is a performing arts center that also acts as a concert a hall and an events venue. The facility is retrofitted in with Italianate styling and shows vaudeville-motion pictures.
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Located inside the Clatsop County Jail, Oregon Film Museum houses a number of hands-on exhibits about American movies made in Oregon such as Kindergarten Cop, Twilight and more.
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Hiking to this historic still operational lighthouse takes you past skeletons of old forts, scenic views of Pacific forests, the mouth of the Columbia and the Pacific Coast. Seasonal tours of the lantern room are available for a small fee.
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Take the free guided tour of the lavender farm and learn all about growing lavender from the family who owns the farm; climb the tree house for an overview of the fields, then go and explore the shop for homemade lavender products.
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Willapa National Wildlife Refuge offers sturgeon fishing, hunting of both big game and waterfowl, and wildlife observation and photography opportunities. Optimal birdwatching periods are during the fall and spring, during the morning and late afternoon hours.
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Visitors can enjoy guided fishing trips on the Pacific Ocean and Columbia River with Ilwaco-Coho Charters. The are a family owned and operated business lead by Butch and AJ Smith, 3rd and 4th generation fisherman.