next to the columbia river, the astoria riverwalk and the astoria-megler bridge, this modest motel on a street with eateries and shops is a mile from the columbia river maritime museum. pets are welcome (surcharge). down-to-earth rooms offer tvs and free wi-fi; some have bridge or river views. kids stay at no extra cost with an adult. other amenities include coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. microwaves and minifridges are provided for a fee Portland International Airport 1 hr 50
Fort Columbia (12 min) Riverfront park in a historic fort featuring period buildings, artillery batteries & hiking trails. Fort Stevens State Park (13 min) 3,763-acre park with beaches, hiking & biking trails, a historic fortress & a 1906 shipwreck. Fort Astoria (4 min) This small blockhouse in a park is the reconstruction of a fur-trading post built in 1811. Columbia River Maritime Museum (4 min) 30,000-object collection covering fishing, shipping & military history in a harborfront building. Heritage Museum (4 min) Regional history museum in a 1904 building offering exhibits on Native Americans & local industries. Oregon Film Museum (8 min) This museum in a former jail features exhibits about The Goonies & other films made in Oregon. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (11 min) The Corps of Discovery spent a winter at this woodsy inlet, now home to a replica stockade & trails. Wreck of the Peter Iredale (18 min) Rusted steel skeleton of a ship that ran ashore in 1906 & a popular site in Fort Stevens State Park. Cape Disappointment (26 min) Sprawling, scenic peninsula features sweeping ocean views, old growth forests, lakes & beaches. Astoria-Megler Bridge (12 min) Longest continual truss bridge in North America, open to pedestrians on a 1-day event in the fall. Fort George Brewery (4 min) Spacious brewpub serving housemade sausages & burgers in a warehouse with massive wooden beams. Cape Disappointment Lighthouse (29 min) Quaint lighthouse on a steep, picturesque bluff offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Flavel House Museum (9 min) Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion built in 1885 featuring period furniture & a formal garden. The Astoria Column (9 min) Built in 1926, this 126-ft. column features murals of Oregon history & an observation deck. Astoria Riverfront Trolley (6 min) Historic 1913 trolley offering seasonal, hour-long rides along the waterfront through town. |