Astoria Column

Climb the Astoria Column for views of the town, the Columbia River, and the Astoria-Megler Bridge. You might even spot the Goonies House at just the right angle (but you should also drive by that one – easily accessible on the way in our out of town if you're coming from Portland through Astoria).

Don't get swept away!

Climbing the column is free but it's $5 to park in the lot at the base of the column.

To avoid the parking fee, get in a nice hike, and see a giant Sitka Spruce, take the Cathedral Tree Trail from town up to the Astoria Column and back.