Astoria & Warrenton

Astoria and Warrenton. . , The oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, dating back to Lewis and Clark. , Explore our history, natural beauty and opportunities for adventure. , For free maps and visitor information, visit one of the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber Welcome Centers , Guardian of the Columbia , Fort Stevens , Over 130 years ago young soldiers dressed in Union blue stood watch over the mouth of the Columbia River at Fort Stevens. An active fort from 1863 until after World War II, Fort Stevens is virtually a 100 acre museum rich in military history. , "at this place we had wintered…” , William Clark, March 23, 1806 , Fort Clatsop , Fort Clatsop National Memorial commemorates and preserves the story and significance of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The forested memorial site includes a visitor center and a replica of the expedition's 1805-06 winter encampment. , Visual Record of History , The Flavel House: , Experience the luxury of the Victorian period at the elegant Queen Anne style home built in 1885 for river bar pilot and entrepreneur Captain George Flavel. Explore our other historic sites as well: the Heritage Museum, and the Uppertown Firefighters Museum. , Discover a Northwest Treasure , The Columbia River Maritime Museum , Come to Oregon’s official Maritime Museum and experience one of the country’s finest displays about shipwrecks, lighthouses, fishing, navigation and naval history. Tour a floating lighthouse, the Lightship Columbia. Visit the Museum Store for quality maritime publications and unique gifts. , Where History Lives , The Astoria Column , A unique international work of historic architecture depicting the evolution of the area. Climb to the viewing platform and enjoy magnificent panoramas of the Columbia River, ocean, bays and mountains.