Astoria, Ore.: Bring the Kids

Oregon’s earliest pioneer settlement has ample family fun. At the Columbia River Maritime Museum (503-325-2323), kids can pretend to steer a tugboat, and at the Uppertown Firefighters Museum (503-325-8669), pint–size firefighters can sit in a fire truck. At the new Tapiola Park Playground, there’s a miniature replica of Fort Clatsop, and the riverfront trolley transports families around town.

This article was first published in July 2006. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.