News Release

Hometown Tourism Days: Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown!

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News Release Date: October 24, 2024

Contact: Julie Tennis

Tourists enjoy the many attractions in Pacific and Clatsop counties, but when was the last time you explored them?

If it’s been a while since you’ve played “local tourist,” mark your calendar for Hometown Tourism Days, happening November 9-11!

During this special weekend, participating sites are inviting you—our neighbors—to rediscover what they have to offer. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the local gems right in your own backyard!

PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS:

SATURDAY ONLY:

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum - 115 SE Lake Street, Ilwaco, Washington Free admission, opening of a new special exhibit “Nhatt Nichols: The Willapa Oyster and Its Environs” a comic journalism show about the past, present and future of the oysters in Willapa Bay, 10:00a - 4:00p

SUNDAY ONLY:

Knappton Cove Heritage Center - 3 mi. E. of Astoria Bridge, Hwy 401, Washington Free admission, “O, How Horriable is the Day!” event, refreshments, 1:00p - 4:00p

SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY:

Astoria Column - On top of Coxcomb Hill Free parking and 10% off in the gift shop with local ID. 10:00a - 5:00p

MONDAY ONLY:

Columbia River Maritime Museum - 1792 West Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon Free museum and lightship admission for up to 4 people with local identifi cation, 9:30a - 5:00p

Willapa Seaport Museum - 310 Alder Street, Raymond, Washington Free admission, “Striking the Bell” 11 Times at 11am as a memorial to WW1 veterans, 12:00p - 4:00p

Pacific County Historical Society - 1008 Robert Bush Dr., South Bend, Washington Free admission, Veteran’s memorabilia on display, 20% off in gift shop with local ID, 11:00a - 4:00p

Fort Columbia State Park - Chinook, Washington Free park admission to the grounds including trails, dawn to dusk Cape Disappointment State Park- Ilwaco, Washington Free park admission, dawn to dusk

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop - 92343 Fort Clatsop Rd, Astoria, OR Free admission, ranger programs, 9:00a - 5:00p

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY:

Seaside Aquarium - 200 N. Prom, Seaside, Oregon Free admission with donation of 2 cans of food per person, 9:00a - 5:00p

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum - 1387 S. Spruce St, Cannon Beach, Oregon Free admission, 10% off in the gift shop, delicious beverages, 11:00a - 4:00p

World Kite Museum - 303 W. Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Washington Free admission, 10 discount in gift shop with local identifi cation, 11:00a - 4:00p

Cranberry Museum & Gift Shop - 2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, Washington Free admission, 10:00a - 5:00p

Northwest Carriage Museum - 314 Alder St, Raymond, WA 98577 $1 off regular adult admission, 10% off in the gift shop, 10:00a - 4:00p

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - milepost 24, Hwy 101, Washington and Leadbetter point self-guided hiking trails (Art Trail, South Bay Trails, Leadbetter Point Trails): Free admission, no dogs on trails, open sunrise to sunset