Tillamook Area Attractions
Local Attractions and Activities to make your stay at The Ashley Inn at Tillamook more enjoyable.
Local Museums
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The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum preserves the rich history of Tillamook County and serves as a reminder of the diverse people who have called it home. From the Tillamook Indians to Captain Gray’s 1788 voyage into Tillamook Bay, this stretch of the north Oregon coast is a living memorial to those who came before. http://www.tcpm.org/ |
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The Tillamook Air Museum has one of America's finest collections of WWII War Birds, an exhibit hall featuring rare historical wartime and aviation artifacts and all housed in a rare World War II Blimp Hangar, the largest wooden structure in the world! http://www.tillamookair.com/ |
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The Garibaldi Museum is chartered to preserve the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest by collecting information concerning Captain Robert Gray and Captain Robert Gray's historical vessels, the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva. http://www.garibaldimuseum.com/ |
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The Latimer Quilt and Textile Center offers exhibits of antique and contemporary quilts, weaving and spinning demonstrations, and instruction in various textile arts and a research library. The Latimer Quilt & Textile Center in Tillamook is dedicated to preserving, promoting, displaying and facilitating the creation of and to provide education about the textile arts. Approximately five different exhibits a year demonstrate the diversity of the textile arts. Also, classes in weaving, spinning, dyeing, paper-making, quilting, tatting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, and basketry are available. Hours: Sunday, 12 Noon - 4 PM; Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM; Monday, closed. Located at 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141. Call 503-842-8622 http://www.latimerquiltandtextile.com/ |
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Tillamook Cheese Factory Come visit our gift shop and take a self guided tour to see Tillamook Cheese in the making. After that, you can sample some cheese and eat lunch in the Farmhouse Cafe. Then you can finish off your visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory with a scoop of their famous ice cream. Every year, 78,000,000 pounds of cheese with the legendary Tillamook label are delivered to destinations throughout the world. It is a proud tradition in Tillamook County, Oregon. The Tillamook Cheese Factory is open year round. Hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM with special summer hours from 8 AM to 8 PM. Tillamook Cheese Factory 4175 Hwy 101 North Tillamook, OR 97141 503-815-1300 fax 503-815-1305 www.tillamookcheese.com/VisitorsCenter |
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Blue Heron French Cheese Company Celebrating more than a quarter century on the Oregon Coast, the Blue Heron French Cheese Company is known for their famous Brie Cheese. While at Blue Heron, shop for unique gifts and gourmet food, and while you're there, stop and have lunch at the Blue Heron Deli! For the kids there is a great petting farm to visit. Open 7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm in the summer and 9 am to 5 pm in the winter. For more information call 503-842-8281 or 1-800-275-0639. Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Drive Tillamook, OR 97141 http://www.blueheronoregon.com/ |
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Cape Meares Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge Located ten miles west of the city of Tillamook is the Cape Meares State Scenic viewpoint. This area has many hikes, with historical sites such as the Cape Meares Lighthouse built in 1890, The Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge and the Octopus Tree (featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not). For more information visit their website at http://www.capemeareslighthouse.org/. |
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Munson Creek Falls The highest waterfall in the Oregon Coast Range: Few visitors to the Oregon Coast even notice the small sign marking the road to Munson Creek Falls, just south of Tillamook on U.S. Highway 101. But the short walk to this 266 foot waterfall makes a worthwhile detour in any weather. Hikers can choose between two well-marked trails. The 1/4 mile path to the base of the falls ends at a picnic table. The other, a 3/8 mile trail to a higher view point, is more fun; wooden walkways clinging to the cliff lead to a small viewing platform. Because rainfall averages more than 100 inches, the vegetation in this narrow gorge is exceedingly lush. Located about seven miles south of the city of Tillamook is the highest waterfall on the Oregon coast. Hike the ¼-mile path and you will end up at the base of the 266-foot waterfall. For more information call (800) 551-6949. |
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Bay Ocean Spit Situated on Tillamook Bay, the spit was home to a popular beach resort in the early 1900’s. The community included a hotel, natatorium, gas station, railroad and various other entities including residences and a tent city. The entire resort was washed away when a jetty was constructed at the mouth of Tillamook Bay. The spit is now a popular destination for hiking, horseback and bike riding, bird watching, and various other outdoor activities. Take State Route 131 (Third Street westbound) and turn right just west of the Tillamook River toward Cape Meares. Take the dike road to the parking lot. |
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Kings Mountain Trail Located on Highway 6, about 20 minutes driving time east of Tillamook into the Coast Mountain Range, the Kings Mountain trail offers a great view of the Tillamook Forest and the Pacific Ocean, while giving you a challenging uphill climb. The trail climbs 2400 feet in 2 ½ miles. Pack a lunch and bring your camera. www.summitpost.org/kings-mountain |
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Sandlake Sand Dunes Sandlake is a popular area for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Besides Sand Beach Campground, camping is available in the parking lots; a fee is charged for each licensed vehicle. Camping and day use is available free of charge in undeveloped areas, such as along Derrick Road and in the open sand areas. Visitors to Sand Lake Recreation Area during the summer holiday three-day weekends MUST purchase an area entry permit for each street legal licensed vehicle. The permits are issued for a maximum of 1700 vehicles each holiday weekend to prevent overuse of the area. Permits must be purchased in advance. Permit applications are accepted in person or by mail at the Hebo Ranger District, Hebo, OR 97122. (503) 392-3161. www.sandlakeoregon.com |
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It doesn't get any bettre than this. Visit Pacific City. www.pacificcity.org |
| "The Oregon Coast is Oregon's number one tourist destination. People come from all over to enjoy the scenic beauty, historical sites and wide variety of recreation opportunities." For more information click on the link to the right. |
Before you come to the Oregon Coast, visit the Oregon Coast Visitor's Guide. www.theoregoncoast.info |
