| Page Views: 1,845 Last Visit to Astoria: June, 2005 | Oldest American Settlement West of the Rockies by thecatsmeow - last update: Sep 15, 2005 |
| View of Astoria from Coxcomb Hill |
Astoria is a wonderful mix of history, charm,art,culinary delights,and much more.
Astoria is the former " Salmon Capital of the World" so they say in one of the many brochures you can pick up around town.
Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery spent the winter here.
After 4,100 miles they had finally reached the Pacific Ocean.
The town is beautifuuly nestled between the Columbia River and Youngs Bay.
Astoria is also well known for the many movies filmed here.
Free Willy, Kindergarten Cop and one of it most famous The Goonies. Be sure to pick up the booklet "Shot in Astoria from the visitors center. |
| Old dock pilings. I adore this picture! |
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| Pros: | "Fun and friendly place with a large assortment of things to do." | | In A Nutshell: | "An interesting destination for almost any traveler" |
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CinWryter Mon Jul 9, 2007 00:12 UTC
The restaurant has been completely renovated and is under new ownership since this review was written. It's now John Jacob's Waterfront Grill. The food is much better and the restaurant looks nicer. The view here cannot be beat. | spgood301 Tue Apr 3, 2007 02:19 UTC
Sometimes I feel the same way about it. In mya case it's been work, home, work, home heeeheeeee. Great piccies here, BTW. | moiraistyx Wed Jun 21, 2006 18:06 UTC
I really enjoyed this page. The pics and the tips were great. | shikokuzen Fri Jun 9, 2006 10:03 UTC
always loved astoria..even b4 moving to long beach....red lion...used to stay there long time ago........come to long beach and experience the best thai food you have ever had.........discount for vt members |
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