Goonies never say…read more..... Some movies are classics. I will forever love watching the Goonies. It has always been one of my favorites. The fact it was made in my home state of Oregon just makes it a little bit more awesome. Being in Astoria on vacation made this house a bucket list item. We didn't need to look through the windows at what the new owners had done. Or take items. There is a donation box. Please help pay for the constant vandalism. There was a time a previous owner had stopped access for obvious reasons. Let's try and respect the current owner and not keep the true fans from enjoying a bit of Oregon movie history. Just being in front of this actual lived in house from the Goonies movie is amazing. I really enjoyed thinking about all the movie scenes and how cool it would have been to be on set for filming. So much history. I know we've seen it already but I can't wait to see it up close again.

I've probably seen The Goonies movie about 50 times in my life. While in Astoria, we decided to…read morecome by to check out the house. It was pretty easy to research and map out how to get here. It's in a neighborhood on a private driveway. Be sure to not park in their driveway or the neighbor's spot. You can park in the neighborhood somewhere and walk up. There's a sign at the bottom of the driveway too, the owners know people will come by to take photos etc, so they aren't bothered by it. Just be respectful and you'll be fine. For any inconvenience, they put out a donation bin if you want to drop a few dollars for coming by. Cool to see the house that I admired as a little kid. Glad to have come by to snap a few photos and see it in person. We walked the neighborhood too, we were out of there in like 20 mins. Childhood memory fulfilled.

Open until 10pm daily…read more Beautiful views anytime but especially for sunsets. Love this place

The Column is such a treat. The stairs to the top (164 steps) take you to an observation deck that…read morehas amazing views of Astoria. It is $5 to park and well worth it! Buy a wooden glider for $1 at the gift shop (or find some on the field below!) If you are scared of heights you will likely be a little nervous at the top (like me), but I stay near my trusted column and enjoy mys of immensely. We love being friends of the column!

I bet most of the folks in Astoria have never stopped in this small park. Beautiful garden with…read morestatues, flowers and trees. I guess the reason it caught my eye was the Russian Earthquake the week before when we had the Tsunami warning. Nice place to stop if walking around town.

A small garden with a big heart in the middle of Astoria. An easy break from exploring the filming…read moresites from the movie The Goonies! Not a park.

Spent the last two days taking photos of this bridge. It is an amazing construction job building it…read moreconnecting Washington and Oregon. This is my second favorite bridge!! If you have time, it is worth the effort to get some fantastic shots. I need to go back at sunset. Please share your photos!

Visiting the Astoria-Megler Bridge in the pouring rain wasn't exactly planned but honestly, it…read moreended up being one of the most memorable stops along the Oregon Coast that day. The bridge itself is absolutely stunning! Long, dramatic, and stretching across the Columbia River and disappearing into the fog of the storm. There's something special about seeing this iconic landmark in this moody and stormy atmosphere and watching as huge cargo ships being dwarfed by the size of the bridge as they steam off to their destinations. Catch some great views by the Bridgewater Bistro!

I found this information on the internet. There isn't any real information on site…read more Long Beach, Washington's "World's Largest Frying Pan" is a quirky roadside attraction measuring 14.6 feet long and 9.5 feet wide. Built in 1941 for the first annual Razor Clam Festival, it originally cooked a single giant fritter made with 200 pounds of clams for 20,000 attendees. This site is a replica but even so. "Wow." As a cook, I have served people on an "Industrial" level. I mean serving thousands of people weekly. Not joking at all. I've used some big equipment. Never anything like this Pan. I could easily feed hundreds of people a day using only this pan. It makes me think of the heat source you'd need just to maintain a proper heat level and the heat the cooks standing next to it felt. Awesome. This spot has another replica nearby and is also a nice spot to sit for a moment. Of all the little statues and art around Long Beach, WA. this is one of my favorites.

As a Roadside Attraction it's a bit lacking and is definitely in need of repairs. The fiberglass is…read morecracking and breaking away, letters missing from the handle and the paint is faded, dull and lackluster. It's definitely relevant for the area as razor clams are a staple here and what better way to represent them than a giant skillet next to a spitting clam! The original skillet was made of cast iron and used at the Razor Clam Festival in 1941. After the festival it went on to tour the coast for other events and Long Beach established the fiberglass one. It's 14 feet tall and a great photo op but Long Beach needs to fix it up a bit!

The Flavel House hadn't been on our list of things to see in Astoria, but our daughter saw it when…read morewe did the movie museum, and really wanted to go. We did, and no regrets. I would say a highlight of our stay in Astoria. This historic mansion is beautifully well kept, with some original furnishings, and some were donated (they keep binders of what was donated and you can read the histories of those pieces). Definitely recommend hitting this museum if coming to Astoria. Has a small part in the Goonies movie, if that's your jam. There is some group package discount for the mansion, the movie museum, and I believe the Heritage Museum.

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!

This is SUPER! a group has formed to make sure we never forget the brave souls that served at Ft…read moreStevens and were part of the only attack an the lower 48. there are some great souvenirs and people to help you. they will answer questions and are very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the visit and the history.

This was a great opportunity to climb the spiral staircase like a keeper…read more did IN 1889. Three family's at one time manned the lighthouse to keep the single Kerosene lamp always shining. 3 shifts. One person in the platform just below has the duty for one shift. A 15 minute speaking tour at the top, 3.00 each. Questions allowed. Only closed shoes to climb. No open toe shoes or without a heel strap. No exceptions. Stumble danger. Many people were turned away. no ADA. There is a gift store , small parking lot.

A Beautiful Underrated Viewpoint!…read more We came during the last week of September and the weather was perfect to explore this little area. We came here around 11am on a weekday, and there was plenty of parking. We explored Bell's View Trail that was a quick hike (super easy to do with a paved-pathway). Then hiked a long the NorthHead Lighthouse that was also a nice walk-through. You're able to go inside the Light House (pay) and learn about the history of it. We didn't do that during our time, but the views are a lot nicer on a clear day for it. We also found a tiny gift shop along the way. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time if you plan to come here!

Driving past this church for years as I entered the Long Beach Peninsula, I didn't realize it was a…read morewalking path filled with history about the Chinook Indian Nation. Part of the Lewis & Clark National History Trail, this location is close to Dismal Nitch (east side of the Astoria-Megler Bridge) where the Lewis & Clark expedition was trapped for six 'dismal' days before eventually crossing the Columbia River and building Fort Clatsop. They used this location as a survey point for Clark's detailed map of the mouth of the Columbia River. This park pays tribute to the original inhabitants, the Chinook. By the parking lot off Highway 101 you can walk to an elevated platform (ADA accessible) that begins with the history of the Chinook. As you follow the trail towards the church, the path loops around and follows their story through the present day. This location was originally the trading port for the tribe and with Europeans arriving to the area. Well maintained with some wear and tear (and minimal graffiti) on some of the placards, it was a nice roadside stop and had beautiful views of the bridge and Astoria on a clear day. The highlight for me were the replica Chinookan canoes. PLEASE NOTE that the map plot is not accurate and the park is just west of the Astoria-Megler Bridge before you enter the town of Chinook. Yelp has been notified.

Much like myself, you may have driven right by this little spot along the 101 multiple times and…read morewondered what it might be. Well I finally just pulled off to check it out and solve the mystery. Turns out it's a marker of sorts, filled with information about its history as a Chinook village and part of the Lewis and Clark trail. There's a path to follow with multiple story boards along the way documenting different facts concerning the area. Unfortunately, some of the boards are worn a lot and no longer really legible. But for the most part things are in tact. There are a handful of parking spots available (no restroom). The paths are maintained and the grounds flat. It should be easy for anyone to cover in a half hour or so, with nice views of the Columbia as you wander. While maybe not an epic stop, we found it worthwhile to stop and learn a bit while stretching the legs.