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Tillamook Naval Air Museum
Enjoy one of America's finest collections of over 30 War Birds, a
jet simulator, a 40/50's Café and an aviation gift shop, all
housed in a World War II Blimp Hangar, which is also the largest
wooden structure in the world.
Located at 6030 Hangar Road, Tillamook, OR 97141.
For more information visit their Web site at www.tillamookair.com
or call (503) 842-1130.
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Tillamook County Pioneer Museum – Established in the 1930’s,
there are now more than 35,000 items and 10,000 photographs to view.
Located at 2106 Second Street, Tillamook, OR 97141. For more information
visit their Web site at www.tcpm.org
or call (503) 842-4553.
Tillamook Cheese Visitor’s Center – This is one of the most
popular tourist destinations in Oregon, which welcomes more than one
million visitors each year. Enjoy the self-guided tour featuring videos of
the cheese making process, a variety of cheese samples, and an observation
area where you can view the cheese making room and packaging line. Located
at 4175 Highway 101 North, Tillamook, OR 97141. For more information visit
their Web site at www.tillamookcheese.com/VisitorsCenter/
or call (800) 542-7290.
Garibaldi Museum – This museum is a tribute to Captain Robert
Gray and the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest. Located at 112
Garibaldi Ave., Garibaldi, OR 97118. For more information or visiting
times, go to their Web
site at www.garibaldimuseum.com
or call (503) 322-8411.
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center – The mission of this
establishment is to preserve, promote, display and facilitate the creation
of and provide education about the textile arts. Located at 2105 Wilson
River Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141. For more information visit www.latimerquiltandtextile.com
or call (503) 842-8622.
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Outdoor Recreational Activities
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Some of the most popular outdoor activities in
Tillamook County include the many scenic views, fishing, clamming and
kayaking.
Hiking. Who knew you could see the highest coastal waterfall in
Oregon, roam a wildlife refuge, and view an octopus-shaped tree all in the
same county? Tillamook County offers a wide variety of hiking adventures.
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Neahkahnie Mountain – Take the 1 ½ mile hike up to an elevation of
900 feet to enjoy a breathtaking view of Manzanita.
The
trail is located off Highway 101 just south of Oswald West State
Park on the east side of the highway. For more information visit
their Web site at www.neahkahnie.net.
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Cape Meares Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge
- Located ten miles west of the city of Tillamook is the Cape Meares State
Scenic viewpoint. This area has many hikes, with historical sites such as
the Cape Meares Lighthouse built in 1890, The Arch Rocks National Wildlife
Refuge and the Octopus Tree (featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not). For
more information visit their Web site at www.capemeareslighthouse.org.
Munson Creek Falls – Located about seven miles south of the city of
Tillamook is the highest waterfall on the Oregon coast. Hike the ¼-mile
path and you will end up at the base of the 266-foot waterfall. For more
information call (800) 551-6949.
Bay Ocean Spit – Situated on Tillamook Bay, the spit was home to a
popular beach resort in the early 1900’s. The community included a hotel,
natatorium, gas station, railroad and various other entities including
residences and a tent city. The entire resort was washed away when a jetty
was constructed at the mouth of Tillamook Bay. The spit is now a popular
destination for hiking, horseback and bike riding, bird watching, and
various other outdoor activities. Take State Route 131 (Third Street
westbound) and turn right just west of the Tillamook River toward Cape
Meares. Take the dike road to the parking lot.
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Throughout Tillamook County there are many beautiful sites to see. One
of the most plentiful is Three Capes Scenic Drive, which takes you past
many of the highlights of the Tillamook County coastline including Cape
Kiwanda, Cape Lookout and Cape Meares.
The Three Capes Scenic Drive Loop is a great meandering drive that
follows a 40 mile route starting north in Garibaldi and ending in south
in Pacific City. You'll see spectacular ocean views, along with sand
dunes at Sandlake, the lighthouse at Cape Meares, the Octopus Tree, the 3 Arches, Hay
Stack Rock as well as Netarts and Tillamook Bays.
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Fishing - Crabbing - Clamming
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The Oregon Coast is known for its great fishing and seafood. Within
Tillamook County there are a variety of options including chartering a
boat or being directed to the nearest “hot spot” where you can catch
salmon, tuna, crab and razor clams.
Fishing Oregon – For more information visit their Web site at www.fish-oregon.com
or call Tim Marshall at (503) 842-5171.
Jetty Fishery Marina – Located at 27550 Highway 101 North,
Rockaway, OR 97136. For more information visit their Web site at www.jettyfishery.com
or call (503) 368-5746 or (800) 821-7697.
Garibaldi Charters – Located at 607 Garibaldi Avenue, Garibaldi,
OR 97118. For more information visit their Web site at www.garibaldicharters.com
or call (503) 322-0007 or (503) 965-6027.
Siggi-G Ocean Charters – Located at 600 Commercial Avenue,
Garibaldi, OR 97118. For more information visit their Web site at www.siggig.com
or call (503) 322-3285.
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Tillamook County offers five estuaries, four bays,
plentiful river systems, oceanic wildlife, coastal rainforests, and
an extensive watershed system flowing from the Oregon coastal
mountain range. Kayak rentals are available throughout Tillamook
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Kayak Tillamook County – Extensive guide service providing
flat-water tours on accommodating waterways in Tillamook County. For
more information on scheduled or group tours, visit their Web site at www.kayaktillamook.com/catalog/
or call Marc Hinz at (503) 866-4808.
Nehalem Bay Kayak Company – Located at 395 Hwy 101 Nehalem
Bay, Oregon. For more information call (877) KAYAKCO or (503) 368-6055.
Wheeler Marina Kayak Rentals – Located at 278 Marine Drive,
Wheeler, Oregon 97147. For more information call (503) 368-5780.
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Whales travel along the Oregon coast and can be seen year round.
Peak season is November through April. There are several whale
watching tours on the Oregon coast one is through Pacific Northwest
Sightseeing Tours. For more information call (503) 640-3002.
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The entire coast along Highway 101 is a wonderful place to view
seabirds. While there is never a time of year without exciting bird
watching, Tillamook Bay is one of the best spots in the state of
Oregon for birding from early August to March. Visit www.birding.com/wheretobird/oregon.asp
for further information on birding locations in Oregon. In addition,
visit www.birdingandblues.com
for information about Pacific City’s annual Birding & Blues
Festival as well as a variety of bird watching tours.
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Sandlake Recreational Area
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A popular off-highway vehicle site filled with sand, sand and more
sand, is located seventeen miles southwest of Tillamook. Visit www.sandlakeoregon.com
for more information.
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Economic Development Council of Tillamook County
1906-A Third Street
Tillamook, Oregon 97141
503-842-2236
www.edctc.com
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