![]() ![]() Although Covid has closed some exhibits and policy dictates following arrows, the Aquarium is beautifully designed with areas where fish swim up and over your head in transparent arcs. Trail Meets the Seaĭon’t bring your pet, do check on the current advance ticket policy and don’t miss the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Horrifying some Oregonians, three Tillamook cheeses are now made in Wisconsin from Midwest milk-so much for buying local. The free visit was brief as many parts of the operation like cheese tasting were not in service but there was enough see for about an hour.Īfter watching huge blocks of cheddar being cut, vacuum packed and boxed, there was the inevitable gift shop and ice cream and food area for grab-and-go. The just-reopened Tillamook Creamery, built on the land of the indigenous Tillamook and other native peoples, insisted-as it should– on masks and social distancing managed by a perky staff. The Junior Plate (eggs, pancakes and bacon) won. I didn’t make use of the Inn’s ocean-view pool but wolfed most of a huge breakfast at the Pig ‘N Pancake, a small, Oregon coast, family-dining chain featuring Swedish, Buckwheat, and Sourdough pancakes as well as crepes, French toast and more. (Following unbearable air quality due to the raging fires, my entire eight-day stay starting September 27, 2020, was uniformly glorious with sun and clear air except in northernmost California from which we turned back.) We stayed at The Inn at Spanish Head in Lincoln City - no bunnies but lovely oceanside rooms where a balcony provided a great view of the beach under a brilliant sky. The Pelican Inn directly on the beach was the only place on our route that gave me Covid concern as it was pretty packed with unmasked drinkers and beachgoers. We stopped at Cannon Beach to admire the “tame” rabbits serving as furry lawnmowers on the grass of The Stephanie Inn. View of Astoria-Megler Bridge from hotel.
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