- The list below includes 84 free or cheap things to do in or near Astoria, Oregon, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Stevens State Park to Fort Clatsop National Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Astoria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Ilwaco and Long Beach.
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The Clatsop Sit is a beach area that features white sand and ocean views. Visitors of the site can build sand castles, fly kites, jump into the water, or go surfing.
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Located in downtown Astoria, The Arc Arcade offers a video game trip back in time. Stocked with a wide variety of classic cabinet video games, the Arc also sells a selection of nostalgia items like trading cards and posters.
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The Astoria Aquatic Center offers four swimming pools and a fitness facility. At the facility, visitors will find swimming lessons for all levels and ages, water exercise classes, and the facility hosts the North Coast Swim Club and the Astoria High School Swim team.
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Founded in 1962, Columbia River Maritime Museum is a local museum of marine history which features a range of interactive scientific and technological exhibits with the Columbia River in the backdrop.
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The Captain George Flavel House Museum, also known as the Flavel Mansion, is a historic house museum which dates back to late 19th century and features a range of informative exhibits and period furnishings.
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The Lightship Columbia is a National Historic Landmark that offers a glimpse of what life on the sea is like, including cramped quarters. Visitors can also learn about the daily duties of the ship at the nearby museum.
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Fort George Brewery and Public House operates from within Fort Astoria which marks the site of the first American establishment on the west coast. The brewery specializes in beers and offers more than 40 different varietals.
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Built in 1904 as Astoria's City Hall, the Heritage Museum is officially known as the Clatsop County Historical Society's Regional Museum. Temporary and permanent exhibits demonstrate the heritage of the area, covering Native Americans, early pioneers, immigrants, and local industries.
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Located along the Columbia River, the Skookum Fishing Charter is a business that provides guided fishing trips for those visiting the area. Trips are led by an experienced guide who helps catch a mix of Salmon, Sturgeon, or Dungeness crabs.
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The Bumble Bee Cannery Museum offers a view of the ship channel and a lesson on the history of the fish processing industry. Visitors of the museum can also enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee in the Coffee Girl coffee shop.