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Astoria is a port city and the seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1811, Astoria is the oldest city in the state and was the first permanent American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains.
The beautiful city of Astoria, Oregon welcomes you! Nestled perfectly between the mouth of the Columbia River and the great Pacific Ocean is the small, charming city of Astoria. This Oregonian gem is tucked away in the upper, northwestern corner of the state.
Jan 18, 2024 · Surrounded by forests, boasting three rivers and situated a stone’s throw away from the Pacific, Astoria is a fishing village-meets-Victoriana, chockablock with forts, museums and great local brews. Nearby cities: Warrenton, Hammond, Gearhart, Seaside, Cannon Beach. More Trip Ideas.
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- Climb the Astoria Column for an Incredible View. The Astoria Column is perched up on the hill above Astoria, and has sweeping views of the town, the river, and the Astoria-Megler Bridge from the top.
- Explore Fort Stevens State Park. Fort Stevens State Park occupies great real estate at the northwestern corner of Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.
- Explore the Booming Craft Beer Scene. Everyone talks about San Diego and Portland as places with insanely high numbers of breweries per capita, but after our visit I’m fairly certain that Astoria must be the highest in the country.
- Walk in Lewis and Clark’s Footsteps. Astoria was first put on a map (by the United States government, anyway) by the famous explorers Lewis and Clark, who were commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to find the Northwest Passage that would connect them to the Pacific Ocean for direct trading routes.
May 8, 2023 · Astoria is the most northerly located and the oldest city in the state. It is also the first permanent settlement of the U.S. west of the Rocky Mountains. Sitting at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria is renowned for its blend of culture, history, and traditions.
Astoria, city, seat (1844) of Clatsop county, northwestern Oregon, U.S., on the south bank of the Columbia River (there bridged to Megler, Washington) near its mouth on the Pacific Ocean. It is near the site of Oregon’s first military establishment, Fort Clatsop, built by the Lewis and Clark.
1. See the City From Above at The Astoria Column. The Astoria Column atop Coxcomb Hill provides viewers with a 360-degree view of the city, Columbia River, and surrounding forests. To the south, you’ll see Saddle Mountain, the Pacific Ocean to the west, The Astoria-Megler Bridge to the North, and lush green forests to the east.
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