Astoria is the oldest townsite west of the Rockies, and the area is full of history worth exploring — especially along the nearby byways.
ASTORIA, Ore. — I never tire of traveling Oregon’s backroads and finding new adventures, like the byway that reaches the nation’s oldest townsite west of the Rockies: Astoria, Oregon. It’s the right site for history, adventure and dining — a place where you’ll find remarkable adventures.
Perhaps try exploring the towering Astoria Column, the historic downtown Liberty Theatre or the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Along the town’s waterfront, Astoria Brewing offers something good to choose from for dining or imbibing.
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