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Activity Waterfront, Astoria

Astoria Riverwalk

An activity in Waterfront, Astoria, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Astoria Riverwalk in Waterfront, Astoria
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Why go

Waterfront trail along old cannery piers with sea lions and passing cargo ships.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Astoria, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Columbia River Maritime Museum and Bowpicker Fish & Chips.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Waterfront
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Astoria, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Columbia River Maritime Museum

    Museum on the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' river bar, with a lightship you can board.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bowpicker Fish & Chips

    Albacore tuna fish and chips served from a converted gillnet boat.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Blue Scorcher Bakery Café

    Worker-owned bakery for breads, pastries and breakfast with organic ingredients.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Fort George Brewery

    Brewery and pizza-and-pub-food spot in a 1920s auto garage downtown.

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Buoy Beer Company

    Brewpub on a cannery pier with a glass floor panel over sea lions below.

    Drinks · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Astoria Column

    125-foot hilltop tower with a spiral mural and 164 steps to views of the Columbia River bar.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Astoria Riverwalk is a stop on our Oregon Coast Hideaways route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Astoria

Astoria Riverwalk is our only activity pick in Astoria; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Astoria guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Astoria run from 47°F in December to 68°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Astoria Riverwalk itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Astoria from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Astoria weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Astoria Riverwalk, Astoria, OR 97103, USA
Coordinates
46.19109, -123.81601
Destination
Astoria, Oregon

Astoria Riverwalk: quick answers

How much time do you need at Astoria Riverwalk?

Plan on about an hour at Astoria Riverwalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Astoria Riverwalk?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Ride the vintage Riverfront Trolley in summer.

Is Astoria Riverwalk free?

Yes, we list Astoria Riverwalk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Astoria Riverwalk?

Astoria Riverwalk is at Astoria Riverwalk, Astoria, OR 97103, USA, in Waterfront. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Astoria Riverwalk?

Astoria Riverwalk appears on Oregon Coast Hideaways, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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