Hometown Tourism Days

News Release Date:
October 24, 2024

Contact:Julie Tennis

Tourists enjoy the many attractions in Pacific and Clatsop counties, but when was the last time you explored them?

If it's been a while since you've played "local tourist," mark your calendar for Hometown Tourism Days, happening November 9-11!

During this special weekend, participating sites are inviting you-our neighbors-to rediscover what they have to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the local gems right in your own backyard!

PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS:

SATURDAY ONLY:

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum - 115 SE Lake Street, Ilwaco, Washington Free admission, opening of a new special exhibit "Nhatt Nichols: The Willapa Oyster and Its Environs" a comic journalism show about the past, present and future of the oysters in Willapa Bay, 10:00a - 4:00p

SUNDAY ONLY:

Knappton Cove Heritage Center - 3 mi. E. of Astoria Bridge, Hwy 401, Washington Free admission, "O, How Horriable is the Day!" event, refreshments, 1:00p - 4:00p

SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY:

Astoria Column - On top of Coxcomb Hill Free parking and 10% off in the gift shop with local ID. 10:00a - 5:00p

MONDAY ONLY:

Columbia River Maritime Museum - 1792 West Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon Free museum and lightship admission for up to 4 people with local identifi cation, 9:30a - 5:00p

Willapa Seaport Museum - 310 Alder Street, Raymond, Washington Free admission, "Striking the Bell" 11 Times at 11am as a memorial to WW1 veterans, 12:00p - 4:00p

Pacific County Historical Society - 1008 Robert Bush Dr., South Bend, Washington Free admission, Veteran's memorabilia on display, 20% off in gift shop with local ID, 11:00a - 4:00p

Fort Columbia State Park - Chinook, Washington Free park admission to the grounds including trails, dawn to dusk Cape Disappointment State Park- Ilwaco, Washington Free park admission, dawn to dusk

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop - 92343 Fort Clatsop Rd, Astoria, OR Free admission, ranger programs, 9:00a - 5:00p

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY:

Seaside Aquarium - 200 N. Prom, Seaside, Oregon Free admission with donation of 2 cans of food per person, 9:00a - 5:00p

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum - 1387 S. Spruce St, Cannon Beach, Oregon Free admission, 10% off in the gift shop, delicious beverages, 11:00a - 4:00p

World Kite Museum - 303 W. Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Washington Free admission, 10 discount in gift shop with local identifi cation, 11:00a - 4:00p

Cranberry Museum & Gift Shop - 2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, Washington Free admission, 10:00a - 5:00p

Northwest Carriage Museum - 314 Alder St, Raymond, WA 98577 $1 off regular adult admission, 10% off in the gift shop, 10:00a - 4:00p

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - milepost 24, Hwy 101, Washington and Leadbetter point self-guided hiking trails (Art Trail, South Bay Trails, Leadbetter Point Trails): Free admission, no dogs on trails, open sunrise to sunset

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