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Located on Oregon’s magnificent Adventure Coast, Coos Bay is surrounded by the massive dunes and sandy beaches of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Shore Acres State Park, a botanical garden perched on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean. The area is famous for a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, clamming, wildlife and bird watching, whale watching, biking, and riding the dunes. Coos Bay has a nicely renovated downtown with antique and gift shops, a theater, an art museum, and plenty of restaurants and cafes. Coos Bay was historically known as Marshfield, with a rich history in shipbuilding and lumber production. The best place to learn about the city’s past is the Coos History Museum, which is located in a lovely Art Deco former post office building, featuring works by local and regional artists. Sunset Bay State Park has a lovely beach surrounded by sea cliffs.
Coos Bay, Oregon
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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