You think you know coastal beauty… but Astoria will surprise you.
This isn’t just another seaside town.
It’s where history whispers through the streets…
and nature shows off without trying.
Fog rolling over the Columbia River.
Victorian homes standing like stories frozen in time.
Quiet moments that feel louder than any city noise.
Astoria doesn’t beg for attention.
It doesn’t need to.
It wins you over slowly—
with its charm, its depth, its honesty.
And maybe that’s why it stays with you…
long after you’ve left.
✨ Sometimes, the most beautiful places aren’t the loudest—
they’re the ones that make you feel something real.
Head to the Astoria waterfront! 🌊 Along the Astoria Riverwalk you can check out the beautiful Columbia River, shops, restaurants, loads of wildlife, & catch a glimpse of the the famous Astoria Trolley 🚃 “Old 300.”
Who owns Astoria’s Riverfront Trolley?
During all the shutdowns, Covid, Buoy Beer collapse, etc. we read several posts about the trolley and tax payer dollars. Seems like a good time to explain ourselves:
Old 300 is owned by the Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association. Nobody else. We are a group of volunteers who conduct/drive/maintain the trolley simply because we enjoy it and we love the old girl. Some people hunt, fish, golf, raise salamanders, crochet, whatever. We do this.
We keep her on the rails through fares, donations, kiosk advertising, in-trolley static advertising, and special runs. We do not receive funding from any government agency and we don’t want to. YOU keep us on the rails.
We have charged $1 to ride our trolley for the last 25 years, and even though it’s been suggested we raise the fare, we have not and don’t plan to. It comes up every couple years and is always soundly voted down. Things have been tough at times but we’ve always come through thanks to you!
So, climb aboard fellow taxpayer. The dollar you hand us goes to fuel, lubrication, insurance, and general maintenance. Nothing else. 🚎
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