LORANE
Now home to wineries, artists, and charming bed and breakfasts, the economy of this small town was once centered in timber, livestock, and fruit orchards. Nearby, guests can visit Siuslaw Falls.
MAPLETON
This small community borders the banks of the Siuslaw River,
15 miles from Florence. The Mapleton Boat Ramp is a visitor
favorite during the steelhead and salmon runs.
MARCOLA
This is an unincorporated area in Lane County. Visitors may
want to explore Earnest Bridge, listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. This bridge appears in the classic 1965 James
Stewart movie "Shenandoah."
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
555 SW Coast Highway | Newport, Oregon 97365
541-265-8801, 1-800-COAST44
[email protected], www.newportchamber.org
OTTER ROCK
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from Highway 101, this small
coastal community takes its name from a rock located about a
half mile offshore, around which otters used to live.
PHILOMATH
This town of approximately 4,500 residents is home to the Philomath College Building completed in 1876 that now houses
the Benton County Historical Museum.
REEDSPORT
This small town boasts an eleven-acre park with year round shelter. The park has many activities to offer such as volleyball and
tennis courts, horseshoe pits, baseball fields, and jogging paths.
Visitors to Reedsport will enjoy outdoor activities such as freshwater and open sea fishing, beachcombing, exploring the Oregon Dunes National recreation Area, as well as visiting the
Riverfront Revitalization Project which includes the Umpqua
Discovery Center.
MONROE
This Willamette Valley community boasts wonderful local wineries in the nearby foothills, covered bridges, historical sites, and
is a popular golf destination.
For more information, contact:
Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
855 Highway Avenue | Reedsport, Oregon 97467
541-271-3495; 800-247-2155
Website: www.reedsportcc.org
MONMOUTH
A college town taking pride in educational and cultural offerings, Monmouth is home to Western Oregon University, Main
Street Park, and several historical museums as well as wineries.
Hiking, fishing, kayaking, and bicycling are popular outdooractivities in the area.
SCIO
NEWPORT
SCOTTSBURG
Known as the “Dungeness Crab capital of the world,” there is a
plethora of activities in this lively Highway 101 town to choose
from, such as hiking, biking, fishing, and crabbing to name a
few! Visit Nye Beach, Deco District or the historic Bayfront area
to find many shopping, dining, and lodging choices. Head to
South Beach and find more activities such as the marine science
center and brewery. Annual community events cover a wide variety of interests such as Whale Watching Week in January, Seafood and Wine Festival in February, Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest
in May, and Jazz at Newport in October.
Along the tidewater of the Umpqua River, just 20 miles up from
the Pacific Ocean, this small community was once known as a
major river port. Today it serves as a popular place for both
locals and tourists to fish for salmon and steelhead.
MILLERSBURG
For more information, contact:
DID YOU KNOW?
Held the third week of May each year, guests can enjoy the celebration of the Lamb and Wool Festival held in downtown Scio.
The festivities are rounded out with parades, crafts, food, and
entertainment.
SODAVILLE
Located just three miles from Lebanon, this small community
holds an annual Blackberry Festival in the city park each August.
SOUTH BEACH
This unincorporated area is along Highway 101 on the banks of
Yaquina Bay near Newport. Visitors can enjoy fishing, surfing,
diving, crabbing, and clamming in the area.
FINDERS KEEPERS is an annual promotion which runs from Mid-October to Memorial Day and
features hand-crafted glass floats being placed along the 7 1/2 miles (12 km) of public beach in
Lincoln City, from the Roads End area to the Cutler City area. You find it, you keep it!
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