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Astoria, Oregon |
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Astoria, Oregon |
| The beautiful city of Astoria (along with Warrenton) is located on the Pacific coastline in the northwest corner of Oregon, in Clatsop County. Astoria and Warrenton are located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. It was first visited by Captain Robert Gray in 1792. Followed by the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery in 1805, then other pioneers later. |
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Astoria's 20 mile radius consists of Fort
Clatsop National Memorial, Fort Astoria, fort Stevens State Park, Heritage Center Museum,
Flavel House Museum, Uppertown Fire Fighters Museum, Astoria Column, and the Columbia
River Maritime Museum. The Astoria Bridge is 4.1 miles long! Historic Victorian homes,
quaint shops, galleries, docks, cruise ships, and fishing charters also make up this
beautiful coastal town. Enjoy the city's waterfront along with 17th Street Pier, 6th
Street Viewing Dock, and the 14th Street Riverpark. Also, visit Uppertown Firefighters
Museum. This is the Astoria Column. You can climb the 125 ft high Column and see breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River, Saddle Mountain and the Clatsop Plain. The Astoria Column, dedicated in 1926 was patterned after Trajan's Column in Rome by architect Electus Ritchfield. The mural that spirals up the outside of the column was created by Italian artist Atillio Pusterla, and shows scenes and figures of the westward expansion of the settlers and Oregon's early history.an |
| Astoria's population is aprox. 10,150. Warrenton/Hammond is aprox 3,850 and Clatsop County consists of aprox.34,350. The Climate is mild year-round with a Average Wind Speed of 8.5 miles per hour and the Normal Annual Precipitation is 62.60 inches. Celebrate Astoria's Scandinavian heritage with the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival that is held in June. This festival features authentic Scandinavian events, musicians, smorgasbords, parade, ethnic entertainment, dancing, and crafts. Other Attractions & Activities Include: The Astoria Aquatics Center Call 503-325-7027 Astoria Children's Museum 11th and Exchange Streets Featuring changing exhibits that are designed to capture the imagination of children of all ages. For more info, call 325-8669. Uppertown Firefighter's Museum 30th and Marine Drive A display are hand-pulled, horse drawn and motorized vehicles, fire fighting equipment and memorabilia. This extensive collection of fire fighting equipment makes this museum fun for kids of all ages. Heritage Museum 16th Street and Exchange Ave National history, regional history, geology, important nautical events and Native American artifacts. The Astoria Column 125 ft high Column. Climb up and see breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River, Saddle Mountain and the Clatsop Plain Captain George Flavel Museum 8th Street and Duane Ave Elegant Victorian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places & built by Captain George Flavel. Columbia River Maritime Museum 17th Street and Marine Drive 24,000 square feet of exhibit space with 7 galleries that display the region's maritime history. Also, a huge collection of artifacts, models, displays and paintings. Ft. Clatsop National Memorial Winter quarters for Captains Meriwether Lewis & William Clark. Fort Astoria, 15th and Exchange Streets Fort Stevens Fort Stevens Military Reservation guarded the mouth of the Columbia River from the Civil War until World War II. Peter Iredale Shipwreck Remains Remains of English sailing ship ran aground during a storm in 1906. Military Museum Artifacts and interpretive displays depicting the history of the fort from the Civil War era to the shelling of Battery Russell by a Japanese submarine during World War II. Freshwater Lakes Hiking Trails and Bike Paths & More |
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