Newport, OR Tourist Attractions

The Oregon Coast History Center in Newport is comprised of two buildings, a log cabin and the 1895 Victorian Burrows House. The log cabin features American Indian artifacts, pioneer agricultural equipment, logging and maritime exhibits. The house features period clothing, furniture, and related exhibits.

The Yaquina Bay State Park is located at the north end of Yaquina Bay in Newport. The park is home to the restored 1871 Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, one of the first navigational aids on the Pacific Northwest coast. The interior features period furnishings.

The Devil's Punch Bowl State Park is located north of Newport. The park features a hollow rock formation that makes a roaring sound when waves enter it at high tide. The area is also a popular whale watching and picnic area.

The Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport is a research facility operated by the Oregon State University. It has a visitor's center with aquariums and exhibits about marine research.

The Visual Art Center is located at the Nye Beach Turnaround in Newport. It features a variety of art works including paintings and photographs. One area of the gallery is dedicated to experimental artists in the northwest region.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport has more than 200 species of sea life including sharks and rays in indoor and outdoor exhibits.

The Ripley's Believe It or Not museum in Newport features odd and unusual items and occurrences.

The Undersea Gardens in Newport displays marine life in their natural habitat through large underwater windows. The center also presents scuba diving shows.

The Wax Works in Newport has wax figures including some that are animated. It also features a film about the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens.