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April 2024 by Sonia S.
Good way to see a spectacular view of Astoria. You purchase an annual parking pass for $5-but the column itself is free. Might cost you a few days of sore legs though! I think the man at the gate said 164 steps to the top. Its also a spiral staircase...so could make some people dizzy. Definitely a unique experience. There are also trails you can explore, a gift shop, and restrooms.
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December 2023 by Roxy R.
Christmas break adventures with the fams found us visiting the Column on a whim. My kids were too little to remember the pain and suffering of climbing 164 practically vertical stairs. So, naturally, I brought them here for the view & to hear the inevitable whining. I win! They all climbed, they all whined, they saw, and then they whined again on the way down (made me tear up hearing them xoxo my sweet little headache makers on the struggle bus). It's a $5 annual pass, so good deal there. Parking is doable even if it seems limited. I can't speak to what the gift shop holds because I dare not let my poor (literally broke) kids near it. No, no, we didn't come for an $8 paper airplane that you throw down from the top and never see again because some snotty nosed kid at the bottom "found" it first. No, we came for the Column and we conquered the Column. Cheers.
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November 2023 by William H.
Wow! What an incredible beautiful park. The park is just beyond gorgeous period. The Astoria column is incredible. Once you get to the top you can see the ocean and the Columbia Gorge river at the same time along with endless gorgeous Landscape that goes forever in every direction 360. Yes! There is a lot of stairs, but do not let that get in your way to climb to the top and enjoy the incredible views. You can even buy paper airplanes on site that I think are two bucks apiece and throw them off of the column. How often can you climb to the top of some thing and be allowed to throw a paper airplane off and feel like a kid all over again. We strongly recommend this park as an absolute stop.
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September 2023 by Christopher Gorman
A nice little gift shop right next to the column that has some cool little nick knacks at nice affordable prices.
They also sell lapel pins that say whether you made it to the top of the column or not, which was a fun little pin to buy.
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September 2023 by Erin L H Thress
Small and pricey but cool
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August 2023 by Sally H.
164 steps to the top, when I was in grade school, we would have a field trip here many times, so much fun, and so beautiful. I love the entire Oregon coast, and it's history. This is definitely part of it. You can see the mouth of the Columbia River, and the topography and vegetation is inviting! A monument to the West. The Astoria Column, located atop Coxcomb Hill, is a monument to the natural riches of the Pacific Northwest and the people who settled there. Building and maintaining the Column has been an endeavor requiring the efforts and resources of many over the years. It stands today as one of the finest tributes in America to those who built the West. Attilio Pusterla's was the artist who sketches for the Astoria Column, chronological depictions begin from bottom to top -- tracing the development to the region from its pristine beginnings to the arrival of the railroad in 1893. Built in 1926, the concrete and steel structure is part of a 30-acre city park.
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July 2023 by E T
A cute little souvenir shop just by the Astoria Column landmark for all your shopping needs! It's not as busy if you visit in the early morning on weekends - that was the time I visited. Plus, I noticed items costing way cheaper here than downtown Astoria; the postcards sell as low as 0.45 and the 3D wooden ship puzzles here, compared to most craft shops for instance. It's right by the beautiful overlook of the southern Astoria area, too!I recommend stopping by this store if you plan to visit the Astoria Column. It's hard to miss.
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July 2023 by Lisa C.
My boyfriend and I were visiting Portland from Los Angeles. I wasn't sure if the drive to Astoria would be worth it, but it might be the highlight of our whole trip! The column was so much fun with the stunning views. We spent some time in the gift shop (you can buy wooden airplanes for $1 to throw off the column balcony, pretty fun!) and packed a picnic. They had 3 or so picnic tables and a few more chairs along the grassy area. Plenty of parking which is $5 (good for the year and also gave us 10% off at Mo's which we took advantage of). I believe there were bathrooms on site as well.
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June 2023 by Koni Johnson
Nice, cute shop!
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May 2023 by Don K.
Sure, the column is a nice attraction, but it's really difficult to like something that celebrates the exploits of adventurers that led to the destruction of the indiginous folks and their culture. The artwork is beautiful and the climb up the spiral staircase is an easy activity for the whole family. The views are dependent on the weather and clouds, but they are usually spectacular. If you want a more strenuous adventure, park your car anywhere in Astoria, save the $5 parking free, and hike up to this area.
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May 2023 by Sriteja C.
What a great attraction! At $5 entry fee per car, this is a great way to spend a sunny day. It took us 4 minutes to climb the column going up -- most people should have no issue climbing to the top. The inside is air condition I believe since it was 90 degrees the day we went and when we got inside the tower, it was a solid 20 - 30 degrees cooler! The top is a LOT cooler cooler too (felt similar to inside the tower with added breeze).A few people were having picnics on the lawn and there were plenty of picnic tables and lawn area so you'll have no issue finding space!
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May 2023 by Amiee M.
Pretty amazing and great views! $5 for repeat visits. Can't beat it! I am glad I found out about this!
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April 2023 by Marc Clark
The Column and associated gift shop are much fun! What a view of Oregon and Washington!
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March 2023 by Michael W.
"Playing cool makes me lose my mind. I can't be someone I don't recognize" - Tate McRae. I must declare coming to Astoria has to be the best decision I made in my life. It was 2021 and I was in Oregon seeing my therapist. So during my free time I decide to drive my Ford Transit Connect milk van to Astoria as a way to release my mental health stress. Turns out I made the right decision to do so. I was so happy when I made it to the Astoria Column because I was like "cha cha cha yeah yeah yeah" just like the Allstate Crab commercial. Why? It's because I got a great view of Astoria, Oregon and see why the state is such a majestic place to own an office. I never been so happy in my life before. Drawback: The only thing I hate about this was I have to pay for parking but hey it's worth it. It's what make me Oregon Proud. ispot.tv/ad/OPry/allstat…
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February 2023 by Patrick M.
The best view in all of Astoria. I always enjoy making this my last stop or first stop no matter the weather. It is perfect for selfies and photos. There is an optional stair climb in the actual column itself, but I think the views are just as good down below.
