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    Astoria Column

    4.7 (354 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Leanne D.

    I'm glad we decided to check this out as it was a great stop. The tower is beautifully painted on the outside and if you climb to the top of the tower (271 spiral steps) the 360°views are amazing! Definitely worth the stop. There is a $10 entrance fee to help support the maintenance of the column which I don't mind doing to help keep the history alive.

    Jamie F.

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

    Sharon L.

    Do not go up the column if you have a real fear of heights. You will not enjoy it and will probably make it less enjoyable for those around you. That being said, if you are cool with climbing a crap ton of stairs in a damp and moldy environment, I say do it. Its a must! The drive there is nice and parking is plentiful. Be sure to pay for parking (it helps to maintain the attraction) in the gift shop, which has some cute items for purchase. We had a great time and met some really cool people. Enjoy!

    Observation deck
    Tully B.

    The Column is such a treat. The stairs to the top (164 steps) take you to an observation deck that has 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!

    August 1, 2025 - 164 steps, each with personalized dedication.
    Michele O.

    August 1, 2025 - Astoria, OR On our last visit to Astoria, we had hoped to climb to the top of the Astoria Column for its panoramic views of the city and the Columbia River. But it was so crowded that day, we decided to skip it. This time, we arrived in the early morning and had the Astoria Column--and its breathtaking panoramic views--completely to ourselves. There are 164 steps in the spiral staircase, and it was totally worth every one of them. Go early morning for the best experience.

    Jenny S.

    Such a peaceful and beautiful area! We could have spent hours here. The kids loved rolling down the hill and lying in the grass. We didn't climb the column but the views were spectacular just on the hill. There were deer just walking the grounds. It's a spacious place to spread out and have a picnic without feeling like your party is close to other people.

    Candice W.

    We LOVED driving up to and visiting the column. It was only $5. Stop by the gift shop. Clean restrooms too!

    Views from high above Astoria Column showcasing the Astoria-Megler Bridge and downtown city of Astoria, Oregon.
    Seth A.

    Besides all the fun Goonies histories associated with visiting the coastal town of Astoria, Oregon, another worthwhile landmark to check out is this Astoria Column. Astoria Column is a lookout tower that showcases panoramic 360 degree views from high above. The most recognizable vantage point from atop the 126 foot column is getting to see downtown Astoria and the Astoria-Megler Bridge that connects Washington and Oregon. The bridge passes over the Columbia River. It's $5 entrance fee when you arrive. And then also for sale are little wooden glider planes for $1 which you can then fling off the top of the tower. It's a playful addition to the visit and I'd suggest splurging $1, lol, to feel like a kid again. There is a gift shop beside the column. They open at 9am. I purchased a magnet and a few postcards. When you're here at Astoria Column, besides climbing the 164 steps to the summit of it all (which isn't difficult and is totally enclosed until arriving at the top), back down at the bottom has plastic lounge chairs for everyone to use to sit down and take in the peaceful surroundings. I visited back in late August and the weather was perfect. It was a brisk 60 degrees and ideal for absorbing the fresh air surroundings of Oregon's oldest port city . You can do hiking. There's Cathedral Tree Trail. It's one mile each way and features a 300 year old sitka spruce tree to observe. Extra details... - Astoria Column is open from 5am - 10pm daily. - When the sun sets, the column gets lit up at night. - There was actually a posted sign that I had to take a picture of... It described what your $5 entrance fee from visiting Astoria Column gets funded for. I found it very transparent of them, lol... - $2 goes towards large scale site improvements and the preservation and restoration of the column. - $2 goes towards standard site maintenance and operations. - $1 provided to the city of Astoria to fund essential city services such as police, fire department, public library and parks. You can take as much time as you need. And...your $5 fee is good for an entire year of visits to the column. So, you can come during the day and enjoy the setting at night underneath the stars. Overall, although my main focus for coming to the small town of Astoria, Oregon was to do everything Goonies associated because of my childhood love for the film, but discovering Astoria Column as a bonus activity was a great way to enjoy some quiet downtime and scenic views for a few hours.

    Absolutely beautiful landmark with rich history, $10 to park and it's good for the calendar year, usually a fun coupon on the pass. Best view in town, I love watching the sunset here.

    Column, plane, canoe, vista, sticker
    Regan F.

    Lovely ladies in the gift shop on New Years Day. Had fun flying the little plane from the top of the column. Do not try this if you're scared of heights!

    View from the top
    Wen C.

    The Astoria Column is 125 feet tall, and there's no elevator, so you will be climbing all 164 steps to get to the top. The views from the top are worth it though! During December, the tower was decorated with strings of lights to make it look like a Christmas tree. Very cute. The gift shop was closed when I visited, and so I felt like I missed out on some of the history or background of the column since the informational signs outside were sparse, other than the usual placard about the journey of Lewis and Clark. There's a $5 parking fee for an annual parking pass, as well as a short trail into the woods from the parking lot.

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    Wendy O.

    What a fun, exhilarating, and heart dropping experience! Our only plan when visiting Astoria was "The Goonies " house. I started googled g other landmarks and the Astoria Column popped up. My husband and I loved this experience! Yet another reason why the Oregon rivers and coast are my favorite

    Dari P.

    This is a column, celebrating the early explorers who were here. There is a decorated column with the names of famous people. Lots of visitors climbed up to the top. I didn't even go inside the door. They sell parking for five dollars a year. I wonder how many people come back another time. I came on tour bus.

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    ASTORIA MUSEUMS - Beaches at sunset nearby

    ASTORIA MUSEUMS

    3.8(182 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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.

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    ASTORIA MUSEUMS - The house

    The house

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    City of Astoria - One of the BEST times to visit Oregon - BLACKBERRY SEASON!! They're absolutely everywhere and SO good! (Aug 2025)

    City of Astoria

    4.3(13 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Never Say Die…read more Astoria And The Goonies. Is this heaven? No? K. Lots of maritime history here. This town has a lot of historical places. The Astoria Bridge is a site all to it's own. Towering over the city like a monolith. The Elks Lodge is it's own historical museum. The building itself dates back to the early 1900's. Never mind all the history that was made inside the building. Places to see? Uhh. Goonie House! The current owner is cool and doesn't mind all the attention. Please be mindful that you are in a residential neighborhood and this is someone's home. Please also look for the donation box. It helps pay for vandalism and theft. The porch lights are the most common thing stolen. The Goonies Museum. Don't forget to look for the jeep in the parking lot full of "Easter Eggs." While there, look at the surrounding houses. My favorite is the 3 story Victorian House on the corner, beautiful. The Maritime Museum is an adventure. Hearing about all the shipwrecks is ominous. The ocean is to be respected and even then, she can be merciless. The Maritime Museum is a great time for all ages. The riverfront area is great just for people watching. There is the Old Train Station and plenty of green space for relaxing or use the jogging path, many people were out walking, jogging and riding bikes on the path. The views are amazing with the cargo ships anchored off shore. Maybe check out "The Tower" and don't forget to buy some planes to throw off "The Tower." Never mind the view's from "The Tower." Astoria looks like a big sleepy little town. It's not! It can be kinda slow at times but Astoria is a sea port. Cruise Ships dock in the Port of Astoria and the city of Astoria can get a rush of tourists up to 10,000 people at a time. Could you imagine working a slow night at the bar then, "BAM," standing room only. Cray, cray. We love Astoria, we love exploring the city and wish we could visit more often.

    I'm usually in seaside and Astoria a couple times a year. But what is making me sad is the tent…read moreCity and the homelessness that is getting out of control. You see the tourists get off the boats and it's the first thing they're greeted with is the worst growing tent city in Astoria that I have seen in years. Why isn't anybody talking about this? It's going to hurt business more and more and then will they be shocked? And housing prices are dropping. But not the fuel prices which are significantly higher than the national average with the average income just being slightly above national average. You got to love the Oregon gas tax.

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    City of Astoria - Astoria's famous bridge

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    Oregon Film Museum - Notes to the Goonies

    Oregon Film Museum

    3.3(144 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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.

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    Oregon Film Museum - The Oregon Film Museum had these cutout cardboard characters from every cast member of the 80's cult classic...The Goonies.

    The Oregon Film Museum had these cutout cardboard characters from every cast member of the 80's cult classic...The Goonies.

    Oregon Film Museum - Entrance to the museum, a throwback in time.

    Entrance to the museum, a throwback in time.

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    Fort Stevens State Park - S'mores

    Fort Stevens State Park

    4.2(174 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    Battery Russell was one of the most fascinating stops we made while exploring the Oregon Coast. If…read moreyou enjoy history, old military sites, or simply exploring places that feel a little mysterious, this is definitely worth visiting. The massive concrete structures are incredibly interesting to walk through. You can explore the old rooms, passageways, stairs, and gun emplacements while imagining what this place must have been like when soldiers were stationed here protecting the mouth of the Columbia River. What made the experience especially memorable for us was learning about Battery Russell's connection to World War II. In June 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced offshore and fired shells toward Fort Stevens. Knowing that history while standing among these old military structures gave our visit an entirely different perspective. I also appreciated being able to explore at our own pace. There are plenty of opportunities for photos, and the weathered concrete and surrounding forest make the area incredibly atmospheric. Battery Russell is a great addition to a visit to Fort Stevens State Park, especially if you're already road-tripping along the northern Oregon Coast. I highly recommend taking some time to stop, walk around, read about the history, and explore. It's an unusual and memorable piece of Oregon history that I'm really glad we didn't skip!

    Clean park with great hiking trails. Fairly clean restrooms. Drove down to the beach and took the…read moredogs to see the Peter irondale. This camping trip they had a free concert on the lawn by the battery. I love that the golf carts drive by to bring you firewood for a standard $7 fee. Terrible reception and cellular in the park. Overall great trip with lots of sunshine.

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    Fort Stevens State Park - The Peter Iredale shipwreck inside the park

    The Peter Iredale shipwreck inside the park

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    Fort Stevens State Park - The Peter Iredale shipwreck inside the park

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    The Peter Iredale shipwreck inside the park

    Fort Stevens

    Fort Stevens

    4.9(7 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    One of the better preserved old forts on the west coast. You can explore the fort's various…read morebatteries and buildings (not all are open to the public), as well as walk along scenic trails. Be wary of disc golfers though! Nice visitor center with a lot of historical information.

    Fort Stevens is the campground for people adverse to "roughing it". There are seemingly more RV…read moresites than "traditional" tent camping ones, complete with electrical and plumbing hookups. Not to mention rentable yurts and cabins, (hot!) showers, (relatively) clean restroom facilities, and even a firewood delivery service, right to your campsite! Fort Stevens is also massive: miles of hikeable/bikeable trails, sandy beaches, a lake with a boat ramp, a shipwreck, a disc golf course, a military history museum (and gift shop), and several abandoned military installations and batteries to hike and explore. There's more to see and do here than can be experienced in a single camping trip, and after more than a half dozen visits to the park, I'm still discovering new secrets! Also, keep an eye on the various post boards around the park, in which special events, such as storybook readings, put on by the Friends of Fort Stevens, occur on many a summer night. As I mentioned earlier, this is camping only in the loosest sense of the word, in that you're sleeping outside (well, if you're not in an RV, yurt or cabin). The campsites are relatively small, and close together, but that is also part of the charm, particularly for children: they're all but guaranteed to make some new friends during your stay here, as there will be rugrats running around, skating, riding bikes, exploring, and likely yelling and screaming all around you, for as long as the daylight persists. Intimacy and privacy does not exist here. There are better places to camp in the Pacific Northwest, particularly for those who desire privacy, serenity, an escape from noise and the presence of others, and a place to commune with and be surrounded by nature (and nature only). Those places exist, but Fort Stevens is not one of them. Despite all that, I have a sentimental attachment to this place, thanks to childhood memories of camping here in my youth. Now, I'm hoping to impart similar memories on my children. Fort Stevens may not be *for* everyone, but it *has something* for everyone. If you can't see that, go get lost in the woods elsewhere.

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