There have been many places that have slowly worn a deep love into my heart, but the love for Astoria was instant. Interestingly, Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies! The small Victorian style town sits on the northern tip of western Oregon with a bridge connecting it to Washington. The quaint town is full of local shops and rich culture including a large Scandinavian presence. You can find bountiful outdoor explorations, breweries, homemade fish and chips, shoe repair shops, cafes serving organic coffee and selling homemade bread, a ride on a 100-year-old trolley or stroll the lengthy path between the trolley tracks and the Columbia River. One of our most memorable experiences we had was walking up to and climbing Astoria's Historic Column that gives a breathe taking 360 degree of and around Astoria. It was on the hike up to the column that a bald eagle swooped right over our heads and touched down on the field in front of us before settling in a near by tree. We soon found out that a bald eagle sanctuary lies right next to Astoria; just one more thing to add to the 'amazing things about Astoria' list. We all know words are powerful but will never do a place of beauty justice. It's just another one of those places you must see with your own eyes and feel with your own heart. And above all... "The Goonies" was filmed here!
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There have been many places that have slowly worn a deep love into my heart, but the love for Astoria was instant. Interestingly, Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies! The small Victorian style town sits on the northern tip of western Oregon with a bridge connecting it to Washington. The quaint town is full of local shops and rich culture including a large Scandinavian presence. You can find bountiful outdoor explorations, breweries, homemade fish and chips, shoe repair shops, cafes serving organic coffee and selling homemade bread, a ride on a 100-year-old trolley or stroll the lengthy path between the trolley tracks and the Columbia River. One of our most memorable experiences we had was walking up to and climbing Astoria's Historic Column that gives a breathe taking 360 degree of and around Astoria. It was on the hike up to the column that a bald eagle swooped right over our heads and touched down on the field in front of us before settling in a near by tree. We soon found out that a bald eagle sanctuary lies right next to Astoria; just one more thing to add to the 'amazing things about Astoria' list. We all know words are powerful but will never do a place of beauty justice. It's just another one of those places you must see with your own eyes and feel with your own heart. And above all... "The Goonies" was filmed here!
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