Astoria / Seaside KOA

Fort Clatsop National Memorial

Fort Clatsop was the winter encampment for the Lewis and Clark expedition December 7, 1805 to March 23, 1806. Several special events are held throughout the year. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (mid-June to Labor Day). Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (September to mid-June). Closed Christmas Day.

Fort Stevens Historic Area

Enjoy many military artifacts and interpretive displays at the Museum along with guided and narrated tours during the summer months. Special events include Civil War Reenactments, Military Vehicle Collectors Club, Friends of Old Fort Stevens Picnic and Weekend Living History and cannon firing. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (April to November). Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (November to April).

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Special events include Lower Columbia Row-In, Holiday Open House, Kern Room special exhibits and lectures. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

Astoria-Megler Bridge

Astoria Column

Open daily sunrise to sunset. Free admission. The Astoria Column was erected in 1926 to commemorate the westward sweep of discovery and migration which brought settlement and civilization to the Sunset Empire.

Astoria

Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Home to 10,000 people, Astoria is just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. While in the Astoria area be sure to see the many attractions including the Columbia River Maritime Museum, Fort Stevens State Park, the Astoria Riverfront Trolley and the Astoria Column.

Seaside

The City of Seaside offers something for people of all ages. A combination of recreational activities, entertainment and culture, are all available within a short walk or ride.

Shopping is abundant in Seaside. You can find almost anything you are looking for right here.

At Seaside Aquarium you can experience the ocean up close. Come see the Seals and other ocean life and experience the "Touch Tank" at Seaside Aquarium.

Clatsop County Historical Society

The Clatsop County Historical Society offers three distinctively different museums all housed in historic buildings for you and your family to explore during your visit to Astoria.

Tillamook Cheese Factory

The Tillamook Cheese Factory Visitor's Center offers a free self-guided tour, showcasing the entire cheese making process. Visitors can learn about the history of Tillamook cheese as well as general facts about how cheese is made.