- 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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Learn the history and process of farming cranberries at the Cranberry Museum, then take a walking tour through the cranberry bogs, and end your visit wandering through the gift shop for cranberry items that are available now where else. Hours to the public change seasonally.
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Stretching over a span of 28 miles, Long Beach is a scenic public beach location located on the Peninsula. Kite flying, jogging, sunbathing, building sandcastles, or just relaxing are among the large variety of activities individuals enjoy when visiting.
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The Tillamook Head Trail is a hiking trail that rises 1000-feet from the ocean and is characterized by jagged capes and rocky islands. The trail can be utilized for hiking, walking, biking, or running.
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With views of rocky coastline and waves, the Arcadia Beach State Recreation Area lets beachgoers walk along the beach and view Haystack Rock. At low tide, visitors can view and explore the beach's tidal pools.
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Named after a cape with the same name, Hug Point State Recreation Site is home to a number of walking trails, picnic grounds and caves which can be explored during low tide.
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Cannon Beach is a local tourist attraction and features numerous wooden and stone benches and tide pools accompanied with the Coastal Theater which hosts a variety of live performances. The beach also offers scenic views of the Haysatch Rock and the ocean.
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Haystack Rock is a natural stack of rocks located on the Cannon beach and is believed to be one of the tallest intertidal structures around. It is a designated National Wildlife Refuge being the nesting location of multiple migratory birds.
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Coaster Theatre is a local theater which features a wide range of quality productions including musicals and plays performed by local artists.
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A part of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Parks, Ecola State Park is home to numerous beaches and nature trails which wind throught the old growth forest nearby and offer beautiful views of the ocean and the Haystack Rock.
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3 miles south of Cannon Beach, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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Surrounded by rocky cliffs, Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site offers visitors a beach area for lounging, surfing, and exploring. During low tide, visitors can walk out half a mile into the coast and explore the tidal pools.