Holiday Shopping in Astoria Downtown Historic District

Holiday shopping? Astoria boasts gifts at many unique stores from Astoria Vintage Hardware to Lucy’s Books and Luminari Arts to What-Nots & Whimsey. Shops, boutiques, galleries, museums, restaurants and cafes cluster in the downtown historic district. Clementine’s Bed & Breakfast … Continue reading Continue reading

Astoria Oregon Haunted Places: Ghost Tales Explored

Astoria, Oregon, the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi, may be one of the “most wicked places on earth.” Some people believe it is the most haunted city in Oregon! Shipwrecks were common on this dangerous, foggy part of the … Continue reading Continue reading

Annual Astoria Midsummer Scandinavian Festival in June

Astoria celebrates its Scandinavian heritage throughout the year, but especially at the summer solstice when days are the longest and nights the shortest. The annual Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival transports visitors back across the Atlantic, celebrating music, dance, food, and … Continue reading Continue reading