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1. Stroll along The Seaside Promenade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Relax in the Arcadia Beach State Recreation Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Learn about local history at the Clatsop County Historical Society

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4. Relax on Clatsop Plains beaches

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5. Go fishing at the Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site

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6. Explore the tide pools in Ecola State Park

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7. Step back in time at Fort Clatsop

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8. See the Lewis & Clark Salt Works exhibit

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9. Take the boat to the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge

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10. Go birdwatching in Necanicum Estuary Park

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11. Hike in Oswald West State Park

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12. Take the kids to the Seaside Aquarium

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13. Ride the Seaside Carousel

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14. See artifacts and photographs at the Seaside Museum & Historical Society

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15. Enjoy the view from Tillamook Head

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16. Visit the Turnaround at Seaside

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17. Spot Bald Eagles in the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area

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18. Have your photos taken at the Seaside Inverted Experience

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19. Have fun in High Life Adventure Park

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20. Play on the Seaside Golf Course

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Seaside, Oregon, is named after a summer resort built in the late 19th century by railroad mogul Ben Holladay.
  • Seaside has many of the attractions one might expect from a beach town, including sandy beaches, an aquarium, and a long coastal boardwalk.
  • As the final stop on the expedition of the Corps of Discovery, the group of explorers led by captains Lewis and Clark, Seaside also has great historical significance.

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