The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
The Pacific Northwest

Stop 8 · Days 595–597

Astoria

Astoria, OR

The oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, at the mouth of the Columbia — a hilltop column, Lewis and Clark's winter fort, and 'Goonies' nostalgia.

Where to stay

  • A riverfront Astoria hotel

    Watch the ships on the Columbia.

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You gotta eat this

  • Fresh Columbia River salmon

    And a pint in a riverfront brewery.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 595Day 595 — Column, Maritime & the GooniesFull day · 6h 15m planned
  2. 596Day 596 — Free DayFree day
  3. 597Day 597 — Across to WashingtonDrive day · 2h 30m drive

What this stop is made of

  • Landmarks & Monuments
  • Museums & History
  • Film & TV Locations