Coos Bay (pop. 15,375) is located near the coast of the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Coos River in Oregon. For the outdoor enthusiast there is a wealth of opportunities including whale watching, Llama trekking, fishing, boating, golfing, and many other sporting activities. The town also features a boardwalk and retail area, popular with locals and visitors.
The Coos Art Museum features a range of displays by local, national, and international artists. The permanent collection contains 530 works of art.
Hours:
10am-4pm; Sat:1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Shore Acres State Park is the site of the former mansion of Louis Simpson who founded North Bend. The Mansion no longer stands but the gardens on the grounds have been preserved and maintained and are now open to the public. The park also offers spectacular views of the ocean from it's cliff-top location and trails leading to the shoreline.
Beach at Shore Acres State Park.
Hours:
8am-Sunset
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Golden and Silver Falls State Park is a small park located at the end of the Coos River Highway. It offers hiking opportunities to the two waterfalls through old-growth firs and cedars.
The Coos County Logging Museum in Myrtle Point is located in a unique dome-shaped building. It features displays related to the logging industry from the early 1900's.
North Bend (pop. 9,500) is located on the Oregon coast and is known as the Gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. It offers a variety of outdoor activities.
Address: Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, 50 East Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, United States
Phone: 1 (541) 269-0215, Fax: 1 (541) 269-2861
Reedsport (pop. 4,300) is located at the mouth of the Umpqua River on the Oregon coast. The town was built on a low-lying tideland which had been built up using clay from the surrounding area. Regular flooding eventually led to the construction of a dike which protects the lower levels of the town. The area is a popular with sport-fisherman.
Address: Reedsport-Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, 805 US 101 Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467, United States
Phone: 1 (541) 271-3495, Fax: 1 (541) 271-3496
The Umpqua Discover Center in Reedsport features a variety of displays and interactive exhibits related to the natural history and cultural history of the Lower Umpqua area and the Oregon coast.
Hours:
March 15 to October 14: 9:30am-5pm; Sun:11am-4pm
October 15 to March 14: 10am-4pm; Sun:11am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Please call for School/Group/Program information.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Golden and Silver Falls State Park, Coos Bay
Bandon, Coos Bay
Cape Arago State Park, Coos Bay
Golden and Silver Falls State Park, Coos Bay
