- Our list of the best things to do in Newport, Oregon, features the top 78 nearby activities — including 44 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newport, OR has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Newport, OR , followed by 52 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Yachats, Florence and Pacific City
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750 NW Lighthouse Dr, Newport, OR
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The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area has Oregon's tallest lighthouse that has been used to guide sailors since August 20, 1873. The natural area also has Cobble Beach where millions of round basalt rocks make an applause sound against the ocean waves, and is popular for marine wildlife viewing.
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2030 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365
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The Hatfield Marine Science Center is a working learning research lab dedicated to helping people learn more about marine life. At the visitor's center, people can learn about sustainable fishing, tidal pools, and erosion, while nearby guests can see the Pacific Ocean and watch for whales.
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A small fleet of boats are available through Yaquina Bay Charters for guests who desire an adventurous sport fishing trip that can produce salmon, tuna, halibut, and a variety of rock fish. Whale watching cruises are also regularly offered.
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Providing an interactive and educational marine tour, the Marine Discovery Tours catches fish from their boat and lets their guests hold them. They also let kids help scoop plankton and offer a microscopic view of their discovery.
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The oldest structure in Newport is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Originally constructed in 1871, the lighthouse only was lit for three years, until December 1996, when the light was turned on again under private ownership.
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Geologists believe the punch bowl shape formation at Devil's Punch Bowl State Park was formed by the collapse of the roofs of two sea caves. The area is popular for whale watching, and for picnicking.
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In 1866, Sam Case built the first hotel in this area and named the town Newport. Today, visitors can see Oregon's largest commercial fishing fleet, as well as stay in hotels, eat at restaurants, and shop at galleries and shops.
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2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road, Newport, OR 97365
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Often listed as one of the top 10 aquariums in America, the Oregon Coast Aquarium features a permanent exhibit building, a seabird aviary, and an area for sea otters, seals, and sea lions. Some of the exhibits in the exhibit building include Oregon Coast, Sea and Me, and Sandy Shores.
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North End of Yaquina Bay, Newport, OR
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Featuring a historic lighthouse erected in 1871, the Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area was developed for use in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Visitor information and lighthouse tours are provided by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.