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City in Lincoln County, Oregon
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Newport is a city on the Central Oregon Coast.
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After Labor Day to Memorial Day Weekend 10AM-5PM daily. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 9AM-6PM daily. Adults $13.25, Seniors: (65+), $11.25, Youth: (3-12) $7.75, under 3 free. One of Newport's most famous attractions! Located in South Beach, right across the Newport Bridge on the southern side. It has it all folks! From sharks and exotic fishes to sea turtles and native birds, if you haven't visited this special place, you should put it high on your priorities list of things to do while visiting.
Located on Newport's Bayfront, this fun tourist attraction will shock and amaze you, along with expanding your realm of what is possible for the human race to accomplish. Tons of incredible facts and "did you know" type visuals will keep you entertained your whole way through the maze. The only scary thing is, it's all true!
Located on Newport's Bayfront, right next to "Ripley's Believe It Or Not", this cool attraction will amaze anyone who appreciates amazing art. This attraction will take you through exhibits that will show you what some people are capable of doing with wax and a sculptor. You won't believe that they're man made, but just remember this, anything is possible with time.
This visitor center focuses on the scientific research done here by Oregon State University, and exhibits are designed for families. It features a giant Pacific octopus caught from nearby waters. Check website for octopus feeding times.
2-hour Sea Life Cruise programs feature storytelling by naturalists; hands-on activities - crab pot pulls, plankton tows and helping the captain drive the largest excursion boat on the coast.
360 degree views of land and sea from inside the lighthouse and out, especially along the hike to the top of Salal Hill. Bring a jacket!
Offers the best fish & chips (or oysters, or shrimp, or many other choices) in town. Portions are generous, atmosphere is informal. Local seafood is also available at the on-site fish market.
An amazing view of Newport's Coastline, along with some of the best seafood and steaks in town! Recommended dishes: Spicy Ahi Tuna, Diablo Pasta, Cobb Salad and Venison Chili.
Cozy, friendly nautical atmosphere. Seafood prepared without the grease. Local seafood steamed to perfection. Full bar, Oregon wines.Watch your meal prepared in its own kettle! Cioppino rated "Best of the West" by Sunset Mag. Enjoy Crab and fish entrees, Cioppino, Bouillabaisse, Curry and Gumbo, Steamer Clams, Oysters and Fresh Local Seafoods.
Located in South Beach right next to the Aquarium. This is a must visit attraction for anyone who is a fan of beer. Recommended beers include Shakespeare Stout, Russian Imperial Stout, Morimoto Soba, Buckwheat and Hazelnut Brown Nectar. And don't you think that there is nothing for the youngsters to do while visiting. The brewery has an incredible gift shop and restaurant to keep every age entertained!
A hotel for book lovers.
Complimentary continental breakfast, fitness center, meeting room, plus easy access to Nye Beach.
Boutique ocean-front lodging in the historic Nye Beach district. Ocean views with direct beach-access.
Antique mall adjacent to Oregon Coast Aquaruim
By bus
A local bus firm called Valley Retriever runs a bus service to and from Newport, linking the city to Salem and Portland; this service is linked to the Greyhound network and can be booked through them.
By car
There are a few different ways that you can arrive in Newport by road, and here are the three main ones that any tourist should know about.
When it comes to getting around in Newport, it all depends on the weather. The temperature varies a bit from season to season, but it pretty much stays between 50 and 70 degrees throughout the whole year.
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