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Columbia River Maritime Museum

Columbia River Maritime Museum offers six galleries, a great hall where movies are shown, and a light ship which is a floating lighthouse.

	The Astoria Column is the final monument in a series of 12 historical markers erected in the early 1900s between St. Paul, Minnesota and Astoria, Oregon.
	The Flavel House - This restored Victorian mansion is a must see in Astoria. Take a self-guided tour and step back into the 19th century. You will learn its fascinating history and marvel at its elegance.

• Fort Clatsop National Memorial
• Fort Stevens State Park
• Astoria Trolley
• Youngs River Falls

CCoast Cities

Astoria	Florence	Port Orford
Bandon	Gearhart	Reedsport
Brookings	Gold Beach	Rockaway Beach
Cannon Beach	Lakeside	Seaside
Charleston	Lincoln City	Tillamook
Coos Bay	Myrtle Point	Waldport
Coquille	Newport	Warrenton
Depoe Bay	North Bend

Hotels & Motels

Hotel Elliott
A 1924 hotel, artfully renovated with your comfort in mind. The Hotel Elliott will provide guests with a unique and memorable lodging experience.

Red Lion Inn Astoria
Red Lion Inn Astoria, a quaint setting on the Columbia River. 124 deluxe guest rooms with private balconies overlooking the river or marina. Located at the West Mooring Basin Marina.

Shilo Inn - Warrenton

Shilo Inn Suites - Warrenton/Astoria
When your plans take you to the breathtakingly beautiful Oregon coast, be sure to stay at the Shilo Inns Suites, located one mile south of Astoria near the Pacific Ocean off Highway 101

Vacation Rentals

Riverpark Suite
For your next romantic getaway, family vacation or corporate retreat, choose the historic and luxurious Riverpark Suite in Astoria, Oregon.

Events Calendar for the Northern Oregon Coast
See what's happening in Astoria and surrounding cities, from rodeos and sports events to museums and seasonal activities.

About Astoria
Clatsop County was created in 1844 and named for the Clatsop Indians. Fort Clatsop, Lewis and Clark's winter headquarters, is a national memorial near the mouth of the Columbia River.

Astoria is the oldest city west of the Rockies, established as a fur trading post in 1811. Seaside was founded in the early 1870s.

Population:
Click here to see population numbers from the latest census for Astoria and other Oregon cities.

Climate and Temperature:
Lowest Monthly Average: 36 degrees F
Highest Monthly Average: 69 degrees F
Hottest Month: August
Coldest Month: January
Driest Month: July
Wettest Month: December

Precipitation:
Average Annual Precipitation: 66.400"

Housing:
Total housing units: 4,631
Vacancy rate: 9.00%
Owner occupied: 2,146
Median owner cost (mortgaged): $585.00
Renter occupied: 2,070
Median gross rent: $297.00

Top Industries:
Fishing
Logging
Tourism

Major Employers:
U.S. Coast Guard
Fort James Corp.
Crystal Ocean Seafood
Columbia Memorial Hospital

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