Astoria Travel Guide

Astoria is a small community along the Pacific Ocean in the northern edge of Oregon. The town is small, but full of history, nature, and sights to be seen.

Things to Do in Astoria

Tour Fort Clatsop, a historic camping ground that once housed explorers Lewis and Clark. You may even get to see the Pacific Northwest Living Historians perform a reenactment here. Wander the halls of the Flavel House Museum to see a home straight out of another century, perfectly preserved.

Go for a walk along the Astoria Riverwalk, lined with riverside cafes and restaurants. The Columbia River Maritime Museum is one of the biggest maritime museums in the Pacific Northwest. the Oregon Film Museum and the Astoria Column are other must-see spots in the city.

Locals in Astoria are friendly and welcoming, as well as open-minded and progressive. Summer months, which are the warmest in Astoria, can still often be chilly and crowds get bigger.

Best Time to Visit Astoria

Fall months are only slightly chillier, but without all the crowds of the summer, so consider planning a trip then.