Ultimate Oregon Coast

OVERVIEW

Discover Oregon’s beautiful and dramatic coast, visit the air museum and cheese factory in Tillamook and enjoy a tasty lunch during the drive. Enjoy impressive views of Saddle Mountain, one of Oregon's highest peaks and the Astoria-Megler Bridge, noted as the longest bridge in Oregon. As your coach winds its way along the 110-mile section of the Pacific Coast Highway on Highway 101 and travel along the Oregon Coast Range. You'll pass Seaside, a charming village with boutiques, art galleries and miles of beach. As you continue south, you’ll also pass by Cannon Beach, famous for the natural phenomenon known as Haystack Rock. You’ll visit the Tillamook Air Museum, which houses a rare World War II blimp hangar that is over 15 stories high and stretches over seven acres. You’ll see a variety of U.S. warplanes and aircraft here and explore the exhibit hall to see historical wartime and aviation artifacts. Lunch will be served at the museum. You’ll also visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory - the farmer-owners have been producing quality dairy products here since 1909. Watch the cheese makers at work, enjoy a sample or two and indulge in some ice cream and fudge at your own expense. Time permitting, photo opportunity stops will be made at Tolovana Park, Neahkahnie Mountain overlook and, perhaps, a drive through Cannon Beach. Tour includes a picnic-style lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse a museum full of vintage aircraft.
• See how Tillamook cheese and other dairy products are made.
• Watch for birds such as puffins on Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.