26% off (Sale price $71.54, Reg. Price $96.90) :: Well let you know the name and exact address of your hotel after you purchase the deal: Look in the redemption instructions for this deal, found in My Groupons in your account and on your email confirmation.Hotel at a Glance: 2.5-Star Astoria HotelFrom many of the suites at this Astoria hotel, you can gaze out at the Columbia River. Step outside to stroll along the Astoria Riverwalk, where you may spot sea lions along the citys docks. The suite life: Youll have free WiFi, plus a microwave and a mini fridge. Bring your pup: Up to two of your furry friends are welcome for an additional $10 each per night. Dig in with a free hot breakfast that includes hot waffles. Relax anytime in the heated indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna—theyre open 24 hours. Things to do nearby: Sip craft beers at Rogue Ales Public House and learn about the states cinematic history at the Oregon Film Museum.Astoria, Oregon: Frontier Port with Scenic Hikes and Naval MuseumsAstoria juts into the mouth of the Columbia River, the body of water that separates Oregon and Washington. The town has a storied past as one of the oldest US settlements west of the Rockies. Its named after John Jacob Astor, the entrepreneur who founded the Pacific Fur Company and established Fort Astoria in 1811. A few years earlier, in 1805, Lewis and Clark spent a winter camped out at Fort Clatsop; today, a replica fort commemorates the expedition with a visitor center and ranger-led programs. Fort Clatsop is also the trailhead for the popular Fort to Sea Trail, a 6.5-mile hike that winds through forests and across beach dunes en route to the Pacific Ocean.The areas rich nautical history is documented through interactive exhibits at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Here, youll find artifacts such as a US Coast Guard surf rescue vessel and a historic sword and scabbard recovered from a shipwreck. Several miles west in Fort Stevens State Park, you can view remnants of the Peter Iredale shipwreck, an English vessel that ran aground in 1906 while the captain was textin
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