Full Day exploring Astoria through Seaside
Full Day exploring Astoria through Seaside
Supplier: Onward Adventures
Price: from $150
Reviews: 5 stars (18 reviews)
Summary
What to Expect: Door to Door service while getting to see: Astoria: Climb the Astoria Column, explore “Alcohol Valley”. See where the 1890 historic homes are, and the places movies were made! Enjoy Pier 39: see the Sealions, Enjoy the Hanthorn Cannery Museum, Made in Oregon Craft stores, winery and a brewery! Young River Falls: This will show a great swimming hole and waterfall. It is a small trail to the location. Seaside: We will share some fun facts like the bar built from a jail, the largest screen to watch the big game at, and the spookiest tavern and why has that reputation. We will bring you to Painted Rock Beach, show you some great trail heads and give time to explore the Shops on Broadway. We will also bring you to the Seaside Museum to learn how Seaside became Seaside and the Daddy Train photos! Fort Stevens State Park: See the Peter Iredale Shipwreck, and the South Jetty. View the waves and take some photos. We will also stop at Battery Russel
What to Expect: Door to Door service while getting to see: Astoria: Climb the Astoria Column, explore “Alcohol Valley”. See where the 1890 historic homes are, and the places movies were made! Enjoy Pier 39: see the Sealions, Enjoy the Hanthorn Cannery Museum, Made in Oregon Craft stores, winery and a brewery! Young River Falls: This will show a great swimming hole and waterfall. It is a small trail to the location. Seaside: We will share some fun facts like the bar built from a jail, the largest screen to watch the big game at, and the spookiest tavern and why has that reputation. We will bring you to Painted Rock Beach, show you some great trail heads and give time to explore the Shops on Broadway. We will also bring you to the Seaside Museum to learn how Seaside became Seaside and the Daddy Train photos! Fort Stevens State Park: See the Peter Iredale Shipwreck, and the South Jetty. View the waves and take some photos. We will also stop at Battery Russel
Details
* We will drive down Broadway, pointing out the Gilbert District and its vibrant, thriving restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and antique stores. The historic district is home to more than 30 local businesses. During the tour, we will share fun facts, such as the bar built from a jail, the largest screen for watching the big game, and the reputedly spookiest tavern and why it has that reputation. We will also point out The End of the Lewis and Clark Trail, the Promenade trails, the most popular festivals, and beach clean-up activities.* Tillamook Head is one of the best hikes on the Oregon Coast. We will guide you to the trailhead for a photo and provide details about the trail, its length, and the sights you will see if you decide to take on the challenge. At the top, hikers can enjoy a great view of the retired Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. On the Drive down see the Cove, The sailors grave, and Painted Rock beach.
* Learn how Seaside became Seaside and see the historic Seaside Resort.
* Walk the trials, visit the museum, gift shop and learn about the winter home of the Corps of Discovery on the Pacific coast in 1805-1806.
* take the challenge of the 164 stairs to the top. We will provide a plane from the gift shop to fly. If you prefer to stay on the ground, we will share the highlights of what you are seeing. what an amazing view!
* We will drive by very slowly showing the the historic houses and buildings tell a local legend and fun stories.
* We will park in Union Town, show the oldest tavern, explain Finn town and take some photos.
* You will see the oldest shipwreck that is still visible on the beach on this location and we will take you to the South Jetty and explain the Columbia Bar. We will also stop at Battery Russell; we will explain the history and how Friends of Ft Stevens is fundraising to preserve this. They have some great events coming up!
* Discover a famous tourist destination that offers an in-depth explanation of the salt-making process used by renowned explorers.
* Visit End of the World Beach and discover McMenamins Sand Trap