I was hoping to go on a vacation this summer around july or august. My husband and I are 23 we would be driving from Idaho with our 4 year old and 1 year old. I am hoping to get some good ideas on hotels and attractions. Thank you ~ we would only be staying about a week
2007-04-26 15:32:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Here is something to consider:
Renting a yurt (it's like a rustic cabin, but round and partly vinyl) at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria. It's an awesome state park, with beach access, a playground, and films/presentations in the evening.
Astoria has some cool places like the Maritime Museum, and Fort Stevens has a military museum and the army battery to walk around, and Fort Clatsop, where Lewis and Clark wintered on their expedition, and which is now a popular attraction with costumed hosts.
A half hour drive to the south is Seaside, with cool shops, attractions, and some great Beaches.
A 20 minute drive north, across the Columbia River by Bridge, are two lighthouses. On up a bit is the Long Island Penninsula with all kinds of touristy attractions, like kids rides, little shops, and much more.
You could use the yurt as a homebase, or if you want a more "polished" experience, rent motels in each area.
http://www.oldoregon.com/Pages/fortstevens.htm
http://www.oldoregon.com/
http://www.seaside-oregon.com/
http://www.seasidechamber.com/
http://www.funbeach.com/
2007-04-26 17:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Washington native but I think that the Oregon Coast is just beautiful! Last fall my sister and I drove down the Oregon coast and did stay in yurts. Go to oregonstateparks.org and you will get all the info you need. They cost between $27-30 a day. So many of the state parks in oregon do have yurts, not only Astoria, but Newport, Lincoln City. There are cities nearby and in the parks themselves are play areas for the kids. If yurts were around when my kids were small we would have "camped" alot more. I think this is definately the way to go, so check out the website and good luck and have fun!
2007-04-26 21:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by coopersmima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get up into the northwest corner of Oregon, Astoria is absolutely beautiful. I have been there twice, although not for a long time, and it was one of the most beautiful places I have been to. Very nice area.
2007-04-26 15:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brookings!!! We are about 5 miles from the California border....I promise you this...it is the BEST place on the Oregon coast to go.... we call it the bannana belt of Oregon. While every where else is raining....we get sunshine, and PERFECT weather. Right on the beach... We get ALL the tourist. It is a hidden secret from everyone else. Please come...we will make you feel very welcome!
2007-04-26 15:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by kristina43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine would would desire to be Machu Picchu (the lost city) Im very interested in historic history particularly the Inca civilization as i've got faith there is plenty greater effective than meets the attention with those human beings, so yeah actually Machu Picchu. I even have promised myself to bypass to there earlier I die.
2016-10-03 23:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by vyky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Oregon and I have to say that Newport! Newport has something for everyone!!!!!
2007-04-26 15:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ronda G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋