Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Come to Seaside from the Portland area

Traveling to Seaside, I am reminded that the town was Oregon’s first seashore resort. It continues to be one of the Oregon Coast’s most popular destinations with many visitor attractions.

If you decide to go to this coastal city, the Carousel Mall, sand-biking, and the bumper cars and arcade are fun activities for families. The Seaside Convention Center hosts a variety of events through the year. You have to walk the Broadway turnaround at the center of Seaside’s well-known Promenade where a statue designates the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail.

At the south end of town you will find the Lewis and Clark Salt Cairn, where members of the historic expedition extracted salt from seawater. Other fun activities include renting paddle boats to take out on the Necanicum River or riding a bicycle around town.

Other attractions include the Seaside Museum and Seaside Aquarium, where the seals are the star attractions. There are many oceanfront hotels and vacation rentals right on the beach. It is the perfect spot for those who live in the Portland metropolitan area with a desire for a mini vacation.

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