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What to do and see in Newport, Oregon (OR): The Best Museums
With its ideal location on the magnificently rugged Oregon Coast, the entire city of Newport is a natural observatory that offers a number of fun and educational activities for the whole family. Spend the morning exploring tide pools, combing the beach for fossils and spotting marine life in their natural habitats. Then head over to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where you can pet an octopus and walk through a glass tunnel surrounded by sharks. Newport is also home to two lighthouses, one of which is the tallest on the Oregon Coast. Historic Nye Beach, with its colorful cottages and laid-back atmosphere, is the perfect spot for a picnic and a quick rest from all the sightseeing.
Restaurants in Newport
1. Forinash Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Beautiful art, paintings, pictures, and hard to find gifts at a reasonable price. We also provide custom framing at our South Beach location. Call us for more information!
2. Hatfield Marine Science Center
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4.5 based on 697 reviews
A series of informative exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center gives visitors a glimpse of hot topics in contemporary marine science research.
Reviewed By travelgirlmel - Hillsboro, United States
Learned a lot fun! Great for people of all ages and is free which is a nice bonus they do ask for donations which makes sense
3. Oregon Coast Glassworks
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Summer Business Update. 7/1/2020 We are excited to announce our retail store and gallery are open for business. We are offering a Covid Safe option for the exciting glass blowing classes we are known to offer. This summer we are working with folks to reach into their inner artist and design their best piece of glass and watch our experts create your design.
Reviewed By Kirknet7 - Olympia, United States
We made an appointment for two of our grandchildren to do some glass - and we brought the whole family (12 of us were there altogether) - While the older children were given a hands on class on how the create heavy glass paper weights all of our other children were able to watch through their big glass windows behind a seating area. We could not stay and wait for the glass to cool so they are shipping them to us, and my grandchildren can't wait to get home and see their final creations!!
4. Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By NedK905 - Newberg, United States
Off to a great start! Two major exhibits so far - historical perspectives of the area, and a large room highlighting the local fishing industry - major species caught, fishing methods, and sustainability efforts. Plus overlooking Yaquina Bay, the view is outstanding!
5. Newport Visual Arts Center
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The Newport Visual Arts Center includes two visual art galleries, the Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase, a media room, clay studio and two classrooms for community use (art workshops, events, meetings)--all located on the beach and with amazing views from atop the historic Nye Beach neighborhood. Closed on Mondays. Runyan Gallery: Tu-Sun, 11am-6pm. Upstairs Gallery: Tu-Sat, noon-4pm
6. The Hot Shop
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Glass studio and gallery offering free demos daily as well as classes by reservation, custom glass, memorial glass, and a gallery space.
Reviewed By wvillamil - Castaic, United States
Jeff was amazing. We have been doing the glass floats, dishes, Starfish and other glass items over the years. We have been to several different locations over the last 15 years and Jeff was the best . His instructions and attention to detail is far above any experience we have had in the past. During past experience the instructor would go through the motions and it seemed they just wanted you to finish. Jeff actually wanted our projects to be the best they could be. We made two bowls and a bird.
7. Yaquina Art Gallery and Gift Shop
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
8. The Roger Yost Gallery
9. Burrows House Museum
10. Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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3.5 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By WestCoastGiirl - Coos Bay, United States
These are always a fun place to take family, kids and company! It seems like everytime I see something new
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