OREGONFILMMUSEUM The city’s history may stretch back for centuries, but in some circles Astoria’s bigges
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OREGONFILMMUSEUM The city’s history may stretch back for centuries, but in some circles Astoria’s bigges
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COLUMBIAN CAFÉ The white-bearded, endearingly surly owner Uriah Hulsey has been running this eccentric lunch counter for 31 years, creating a can’t-miss A
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COLUMBIAN CAFÉ The white-bearded, endearingly surly owner Uriah Hulsey has been running this eccentric lunch counter for 31 years, creating a can’t-miss A
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COMMODOREHOTEL From its creaky waterfront piers to decades-old broadcasts like "Scandinavian Hour" on local radio station
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COMMODOREHOTEL From its creaky waterfront piers to decades-old broadcasts like "Scandinavian Hour" on local radio station
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BETTYLOUJEAN CO This pocket-sized boutique and consignment shop next to the Commodore Hotel holds a surpri
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BETTYLOUJEAN CO This pocket-sized boutique and consignment shop next to the Commodore Hotel holds a surpri
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DRINADAISY When Astoria’s fog clamps down, you’ll find no better consolation than Drina Daisy’s Bosnian-style comfort food. Owner For
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DRINADAISY When Astoria’s fog clamps down, you’ll find no better consolation than Drina Daisy’s Bosnian-style comfort food. Owner For
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HOTELELLIOTT Built in 1924 (and remodeled in 2003), this Art Deco hotel places you in the heart of downtown, within easy walking di
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HOTELELLIOTT Built in 1924 (and remodeled in 2003), this Art Deco hotel places you in the heart of downtown, within easy walking di
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THECOFFEEGIRL Some of the coast’s best storm-watching seats can be found inside Astoria’s i
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THECOFFEEGIRL Some of the coast’s best storm-watching seats can be found inside Astoria’s i
BOWPICKERFISH & CHIPS Arguably the best fish and chips this side of the Thames, Astoria’s only food cart, lo
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BOWPICKERFISH & CHIPS Arguably the best fish and chips this side of the Thames, Astoria’s only food cart, lo
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VINTAGEHARDWARE If Rejuvenation and The Rebuilding Center had a coastal cousin, it’d be Vintage Hardware. Occupying the
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VINTAGEHARDWARE If Rejuvenation and The Rebuilding Center had a coastal cousin, it’d be Vintage Hardware. Occupying the
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FARMHOUSEFUNK Just down the street from Vintage Hardware, sits Astoria’s version of Mississi
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FARMHOUSEFUNK Just down the street from Vintage Hardware, sits Astoria’s version of Mississi
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FORTSTEVENS From the 19th century through World War II, the Columbia River’s deep reach into the country’s interior
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FORTSTEVENS From the 19th century through World War II, the Columbia River’s deep reach into the country’s interior
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CANNERYPIERHOTEL Built on the original pilings of the Union Fish Cannery (established in 1897), this lav
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CANNERYPIERHOTEL Built on the original pilings of the Union Fish Cannery (established in 1897), this lav
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FORTGEORGEBREWERY What started as a small scale brewing operation in 2007 hit the big time last sum
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FORTGEORGEBREWERY What started as a small scale brewing operation in 2007 hit the big time last sum
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BLUESCORCHERBAKERY & CAFÉ Hip, bright, and erected next to the site of the original Fort of Astoria, Blue
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BLUESCORCHERBAKERY & CAFÉ Hip, bright, and erected next to the site of the original Fort of Astoria, Blue
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ASTORIACOLUMN Standing high on a hill overlooking the city, this colorful, 125-foot column was erecte
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ASTORIACOLUMN Standing high on a hill overlooking the city, this colorful, 125-foot column was erecte
This weekend Astoria hosts the 15th annual Fisher Poet’s Gathering, a heralded celebration that brings together Northwest fishermen and women to share salty tales and touching lines in a smattering of intimate Astoria venues. But even if iambic pentameter isn’t your passion, Astoria’s stark beauty and rich history offer plenty of other reasons (15 to be exact) to make this quaint coastal town your week…
