Astoria holds a Special place in both of our hearts. Astoria is where I met my beautiful bride April. We were married in a little church right there overlooking the Columbia River and took our wedding pictures in the dunes at Seaside.. I have fond memories of the first year of our marriage in our home behind the famous Flavel House, cold foggy mornings watching the ships that pass everyday during the years we lived there.
Even if you have been to Astoria If you haven’t been in the past couple of years there is so much more to do and see. Astoria was the first established settlement in the west the town was founded in 1811 they have a
As you may know Astoria has a history of movies being filmed including Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Goonies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
A Tour of the movie sites is always fun. In recent years 
Take a spin up to the Astoria Column and climb its 164 steps to the top for a great view it will help work up that appetite.
If you are looking for someplace to stay that isn't your run of the mill hotel check out the new Elliott Hotel. This one has comfort and style throughout right in the heart of downtown everything is walking distance from this hotel.
If you want to be on the water we recommend the new Cannery Pier Hotel this one is actually right on the water or over I should say, go to the web site and sign of for email specials you can really catch a great price and package by the being on the email list. The cannery features free Bikes (replica 1950s ) to use and you can schedule complimentary trips for dinner and plays in town in one of there chauffeured cars, a 1938 Packard or a 1939 Buick its worth staying at the hotel just for a chance to ride in history for free.
We can tell you from a long history of living in this little town you can come walk and you will feel like you are in a quaint city of the past and present. It safe fun and friendly ..
Till next time happy travels
We will see you soon
Tim & April
