Newport Oregon A Beach Destination With Cultural Flare
Newport, like other cities of Oregon, has more than a century of enchanting history behind it
. The city was founded way back in 1866, when it was transformed from merely an oyster bay to a major travel destination along the Oregon Coast.
Fascinating as it is, this charming city of 10,000 did not have proper roads until 1927, but still continued to draw tourists in numbers every year. Today, the oyster beds have given way to crabs, with Newport Oregon managing to retain its innate charm of a laidback Oregon city.
With a population of around 10,000, and azure waters to look at throughout the day, you can enjoy the sun, sand and sea lazing around all day.
You can all but miss Nye Beach. It is one of the first beaches in Newport where resorts came up, and despite the growth, the beach continues to be rated as the most romantic beach in the world.
The quaint shops by the pavement, the romantic art galleries close by and the enchanting oceanic waterfront will make you lose track of time.
There is the second Saturday stroll which happens on the second Saturday of every month from April to September, which takes you through the art, culture, history and wine of the place; there is the mystery weekend in March, the Bead Festival in July and Jazz festival in the latter half of the year. And if you are visiting during Christmas, boy, you can indulge in month long celebration of revelry, fun and laughter. http://www.nyebeach.org
Apart from the Historic Nye, there are other beaches to be visited too in Newport which include Cobble Beach, South Beach State Park, Beverly Beach State Park and the Agate Beach State Recreation Area. While at the beaches, you can go fishing and crabbing, or simply pick your surf board and ride the amazing tides of the region.
Two of the most amazing spots for surfing in Newport are the Agate Beach and the South Beach State Park. Of course, there is kayaking at Ona Beach State Park to be enjoyed too for as little as $15 per person.
If the adrenaline rush from the the water activities is not your cup of tea, Newport will not disappoint you. It has too much to visit and explore to allow you to be anything but bored.
Top of the list when it comes to attractions in Newport is the Oregon Coast Aquarium in South Beach. It is one of the few aquariums around the world which give you more than a glimpse into the marine life. Watching sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and other aquatic animals up, close and personal is an experience which cannot be explained in words.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a life sized marine center which is open to the public. Oregon Coast Aquarium- http://aquarium.org/, Hours of Operation- 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Summers, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Winters Cost of admission $15.95 Adults, $9.95 Children
Next on the list of must visits in Newport is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. It is arguably the oldest structure in the city and the last remaining of the many wooden lighthouses. Built in 1871, the attached living quarters give it an air of grandeur and yet, make it look intriguing, with tones of tales hidden in its curved archway.Yaquina Lighthouse http://www.yaquinalights.org
And then there is the Newport shopping scene which is not to be missed. You can not stay away from the quaint shops selling souvenirs and cute little art pieces either. If you have kids with you, do take them to the Aquarium Village, where they are sure to spot some loveable sea lions, whales and pirates. For some serious shopping, there are many selling art collections and other stuff related to the culture of the place.
There is much to do and too much to explore in the city of Newport, and merely words are not enough to describe the experience that you would get here. Newport, like the rest of Oregon, is best experienced when you dive straight into it and explore the nooks and crannies of the place.
by: Anthony Connor
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