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All the United States Oregon Astoria

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Astoria

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Astoria, Oregon

Updated September 11, 2023

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Goonie Trails

Astoria, Oregon

Goonie Trails

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.
Astoria Column

Astoria, Oregon

The Astoria Column

A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
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Astoria, Oregon

Hillside Cemetery

This graveyard is the eternal home of many brave pioneers who settled the Great Northwest.
Flavel House Museum

Astoria, Oregon

Flavel House Museum

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'
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Museum of Whimsy.

Astoria, Oregon

Museum of Whimsy

A delightfully quirky blend of oddities spread throughout an old 1920s bank.
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Paul van der Veldt of Shallon Winery

Astoria, Oregon

Shallon Winery

This solo operation offers the world's only whey wines in flavors such as chocolate-orange.
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The Wreck of the Peter Iredale

100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.
7 miles from Astoria

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Shallon Winery

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