You’ve likely got your own favorite spots along the Oregon coast, but there’s always more to experience! Check out www.visittheoregoncoast.com or call 888-628-2101 for more information about activities, attractions and festivals.

Interactive exhibits illustrate life on the river, both past and present.
1792 Marine Dr., Astoria; 503-325-2323; www.crmm.org.

Commemorating the 1805-06 winter encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the site includes a replica of the explorers’ camp, museum, theater, historic canoe landing and hiking trails that follow the explorers’ paths.
92343 Fort Clatsop Rd., Astoria; 503-861-2471, ext. 214; www.nps.gov/lewi.

Free (donation suggested).
2030 S Marine Science Dr., Newport; 541-867-0100; hmsc.oregonstate.edu.

This world class aquarium features high quality marine life exhibits including Passages of the Deep, an acrylic passageway suspended in a 1.3 million gallon tank of sea creatures.
2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport; 541-867-FISH (3474); www.aquarium.org.

See sea lions, birds and other marine life.
91560 Hwy. 101 N, Florence; 541-547-3111; www.sealioncaves.com.

Self guided tour, cheese tasting, restaurant, ice cream, fudge and more. Free.
4175 Hwy 101 North, Tillamook; 503-815-1300; www.tillamookcheese.com.

6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook; 503-842-1130; www.tillamookair.com.

The region’s largest forest-based learning center is just an hour’s drive from Portland – and it’s free! Closed during winter.
45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook; 866-930-4646; www.tillamookforestcenter.org.

Walk-through safari where visitors can pet the “wildlife.”
Hwy. 101, 7 miles south of Bandon; 541-347-3106; www.gameparksafari.com.