Had a bunch of friendly shop owners and cool vibes. Different thrift and antique boutiques. Had a…read morelot of cool souvenirs for kids and adults, budget friendly.

The Astoria Hidden Underground Experience is a collection of unusual shops in a basement space by…read moreAstoria's piers and Riverwalk. There are two street entrances. One has the Witches' Brew Coffee and Witches' Supplies window. Take your coffee or tea downstairs, and lounge on antique Victorian sofas while sipping in the large central commons space. The shops do change over time. The anchor is a vintage clothing, home items, and body care store, Weird Sisters Freak Boutique, which has its own social media you can find. It was designed by a theatrical scenery designer. She has made an octopus tentacle, and an amazing tree inside the store, and made the walls and ceiling into a cave! There is a small about 4 foot by 4 foot space with curved free form walls, and painted with the walls, floor and ceiling in deformed black and white checker board. When you enter, music and laser lights are activated; it is the "World's Smallest Disco," for real. Beyond that they are working on a future small speakeasy. The vintage clothing is well curated. Foragers is a store with very reasonably priced locally made cutting boards, all things mushroom, and gift items. There are many mushrooms in the Coast Range, and I had a conversation with the shop person on the high price of mushroom forager baskets. Craftspersons, please provide us some options! There is also a barber shop and a screen printer. They have art shows on the Astoria art walk night. Many of the ground floor businesses in the one story building are art galleries. The Hidden Underground may do events on solar holidays, including a WInter Solstice craft and art event this December. In 2019 I heard about them through my circus friends, but did not make it there, for their Meow Wolf-like "Wonderland Through the Wardrobe." It included costumed actors and plenty of interaction things for children and their Insta companion adults. You can find photos of that on their social media, but it may never recur because it was months of work to produce. Astoria, like the rest of the coast, has many tourist-oriented businesses. There are many antique-y, curio, and curated artisan product stores in Astoria. This one is essential to add to your list to visit. It is a theatrical set. Although Portland (and Austin) are weird, the Underground Experience shames them in a delightful way!

the zip line experience there is amazing. there's something special about each zip line.read more

My friend and I did the 8 course zip lines and we had the most amazing tour guides, Dawson and…read moreWolfgang! They made us feel so safe and they were so funny. I highly recommend!!

We just happened upon the Flavel House as we drove into Astoria. You buy your ticket at the…read morecarriage house which has a little gift shop, a carriage room to look at, and a little room to watch a brief video of the Flavel history. I was quite surprised. The house is beautifully kept. Everything was in such pristine condition. I was a little bummed that they take your ticket cause it would be such a cute little memento. I should've asked if I could have kept it but oh well.

This house was absolutely breathtaking. It has to be one of the best cared for house museums I've…read moreever visited. I was shocked to hear from the docent that it was in bad shape many decades ago before it opened as a museum. Grand, high ceilings and immaculate furnishings. The docent noted to me that it doesn't have "old house smell" -- she was right! This is a great place to learn some Astoria history from a prominent Astoria family!

I've been here numerous times. The owner is super friendly and welcoming…read more I started following the museum on Facebook as you can keep on the latest acquisitions acquired by the museum. Also, she keeps you abreast of the openings and closings of the museum. The museum is typically closed during the winter season but opens during the weekends in the summer months. The last time I was there she said you are the first ones in so no charge. I bought a pin on the way out for $10 as I want to support this great and fun place. She doesn't have a true gift shop as of yet. But they are moving around the exhibits to put one in the front of the museum. I'm excited as they had a small one in the middle of the downstairs in the past and they had some fun items. Most of the stuff you have to see to believe and it's all unbelievably quirky which adds to the overall fun of the place. I try to go each time I'm in town. It's well worth the $5 admission. I'll definitely be back again.

This place is a complete trip. The owner is really awesome…read moreand the things to see in this place are cool, creepy and down right weird as F. The energy the building has is scary and weird feeling. Over all I loved the museum.

Neat spot to stop to play arcade games or pinball. They have a small snack bar and some cool…read moresouvenirs.

Super cool spot to go hang out with friends! It's like a trip back to the 80's!!! But hey have…read moredifferent arcade machines to play and many different types of beer and seltzers! I tried for the very first time a seltzers called happy Dad and it's really good!! Definitely recommend!

Fort Clatsop was one of the most memorable historical sites we visited on our Oregon Coast road…read moretrip. Even if you're not a huge history buff, this place does an incredible job of bringing the Lewis and Clark Expedition to life. Walking through the reconstructed fort made it easy to imagine what life was like for the Corps of Discovery as they spent the winter of 1805-1806 preparing for the long journey home. The visitor center is well done, with informative exhibits, friendly park rangers, and plenty of historical information that adds context before you explore the fort. The reconstruction itself is impressive, and the surrounding forest helps create an authentic atmosphere. It's amazing to think that after traveling more than 4,000 miles, Lewis and Clark and their team called this place home for 106 days. The walking trails around the fort are peaceful and beautifully maintained, making it easy to spend a couple of hours exploring the area. We appreciated how clean the park was and how passionate the staff were about sharing the site's history. Whether you're interested in American history, the Oregon Coast, or simply looking for a unique stop near Astoria, Fort Clatsop is well worth visiting. It's educational without feeling overwhelming, family-friendly, and offers a deeper appreciation for one of the greatest expeditions in American history. I would absolutely recommend adding it to your itinerary. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Fort Clatsop is part of this area. The museum and movies were excellent. I did not realize how…read morelittle I really knew about the Lewis and Clark expedition until I saw all the history in the exhibits. If you have your National Park pass make sure to take it for free admission.

It was very entertaining. I had gotten tickets for the wrong date and they still accommodated us.read more

Super fun and funny tour. Chad and "fingers" made the tour interesting and very entertaining. How…read morehas a documentary or film not been made of the Clowns of Astoria!?

This was fun, but not quite what I expected. I am glad we did it. I enjoyed the unexpected…read more Here is what I wish I had know before: 1. It's light on movie memorabilia, what they do have is neat... but all goonie. With over 300 movies shot in OR i expected some memorabilia from other flicks. 2. It's less of a see cool things museum and more of an experience. There wasn't any que, or line system for the green screens and a few families with kids were dominating them, so we didn't get to try them.... but to be honest I don't know if I would have without a staff member in the room guiding/explaing/directing traffic. It was really overwhelming and sensory overload. ALOT crammed into one small space. If you struggle with noise or stimulation this isn't for you. However, the kids that were doing them were having the time of their lives. This is super family friendly and a great interactive kid experience that is reasonably priced. 3. I sometimes use a mobility aid and need a wheelchair. That wouldn't be possible here. Overall the staff was super friendly, and it was a great first stop in Astoria.

So much fun!!! An absolute must, you also get to film scenes getting to choose from different…read moremovies that were filmed in Oregon. It was super interactive, staff was really friendly, and overall a great time.

Visited on a Wednesday around 3pm; parking was easy and it was $18 a person. We aren't boat or…read moreseaside people by any means, but we still found ourselves learning new things and fascinated by this well done museum. The ticket comes with a tour of an actual boat, which we did first, it's a steep ladder to go down into the boat so I would recommend only to people in better health. You can walk on top of the boat as well if you can't go down inside. The actual museum itself is so well curated and has SO many rooms and exhibits to look at. They have 3D movie options which we didn't do, but the museum itself is beautifully done and worth it if you have time in Astoria.

It's enjoyable time for anyone who enjoys maritime or shipwreck history and activities. The staff…read moreis kind and helpful and the bathrooms were nice and clean. A cute little gift shop which is as usual pretty pricey with some more affordable options and nick nacks. Cool history, cool exhibits.

A 4-mile paved trail that parallels the city's main thoroughfare and the trolley route…read more I did not actually see any signs for the Astoria Riverwalk but I guess I was going along it without knowing. From where we started at Pier 39 to almost the very end at the Port of Astoria, we continually stopped along the way whenever I would notice a spot park or pull over to be able to take beautiful pictures of the landscape and waterfront. I absolutely loved that there were wildlife either Sea Lions or Harbor Seals are laying around any kind of dock or floating device that they could and that you could hear them loud and clear. I didn't take my large camera with exchangeable lenses so I couldn't zoom in too much but seeing and hearing them made my heart happy. The views are just beautiful and worth the extra time to stop.

August 1, 2025 - Astoria…read more We walked the boardwalk along the river today. There are a few businesses scattered along the way, but the area is still mostly lined with industrial buildings. There are plenty of spots to pause and take in the view of the Columbia, and many trolley stops along the route. I would've liked to hop on the trolley, but we had our dog with us. We walked to where Buoy Beer Company once stood before the building collapsed. It's still there--fenced off, of course. What a shame. The Buoy warehouses remain, though. We had lunch at Astoria Brewery, where they have an outdoor patio--perfect for sitting with our pup. Afterward, we walked over to the Maritime Museum (admission is $18), but didn't go in since we had the pup with us. We checked out the Nordic Heritage Park, which highlights Astoria's huge Scandinavian influence in the late 1800s and early 1900s. We also went to the Garden of Surging Waves which gives tribute to contributions of the Chinese to Astoria.