Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. The city is nestled on steep hillsides overlooking the Columbia River, and is a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This town has a number of interesting places for the family to visit. There is the Astoria Column, a 125-foot pole that depicts the history of our North West with elaborate art. The Column is situated at the top of Coxcomb Hill; from here you can see a panoramic view of Astoria's city, the Columbia River, acres of forestland, Astoria's historical bridge, and much more. After getting a good view of the city, you will want to visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Riverfront Trolley and Fort Stevens State Park.
If you haven't been to Astoria in person, maybe you have visited in another way. A number of hit movies have been filmed in Astoria including Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Short Circuit, The Gonies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce while in town and pick up "Shot In Astoria," a book that will walk you through some of the filming locations.
There are so many interpretative centers and historical spots to visit in this town that it is doubtful you will get a chance to visit all of them - but hey, why don't you give it a shot!
GAS SAVER SPECIAL - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Offer valid: 3/14/2008 to 7/31/2008 Description: Spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Astoria and let us HELP YOU GET BACK HOME! Book any room at rack rate and receive a $15 gift card to Safeway to help fill your gas tank on the way home! Offer is valid for any room type. Conditions: Gas Saver Special must be mentioned at time of booking. One gift card per stay. Offer not valid with any discounted room rate. Offer expires Thursday, July 31, 2008.
SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Offer valid: 6/29/2008 to 7/27/2008 Description: Enjoy Summer Sunday Nights in Astoria! Mention this Sunday Night Special and receive $20.00 off your room rate for any Sunday night through July! A GREAT place to stay at a GREAT rate! Conditions: Sunday Night Special must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer not valid with any discounted room rate. Offer expires Monday, July 28, 2008.
FREE GAS - Franklin Street Station Offer valid: 6/30/2008 to 9/30/2008 Description: Stay 1 night and get a $20.00 gas card. You can stay up up 4 consecutive nights and receive up to $80.00 in gas cards. Conditions: Must ask at time of reservations and offer is good Sunday -Friday only. Not good for Special Holidays.
Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. The city is nestled on steep hillsides overlooking the Columbia River, and is a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This town has a number of interesting places for the family to visit. There is the Astoria Column, a 125-foot pole that depicts the history of our North West with elaborate art. The Column is situated at the top of Coxcomb Hill; from here you can see a panoramic view of Astoria's city, the Columbia River, acres of forestland, Astoria's historical bridge, and much more. After getting a good view of the city, you will want to visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Riverfront Trolley and Fort Stevens State Park.