PREVIOUS PAGE, MELANIE GRIFFIN. THIS PAGE FROM LEFT: TURELL GROUP; MARK FONTAINE Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 290 Highway 101, Florence 541.997.3128 florencefun.com City of Florence 250 Highway 101, Florence 541.997.3437 ci.florence.or.us VISITOR INFORMATION Dunes City 82877 Spruce St, Westlake 541.997.3338 dunescityhall.com Mo’s Seafood & Chowder FLORENCE & DUNES CITY Welcome to Oregon’s Coastal Playground, a dramatic stretch of coastline prized by adventurers and road-trippers of all ages. Along the famous U.S. 101, there are plenty of reasons to stop and play along miles of uncrowded beaches and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The coastal communities of Florence and Dunes City draw visitors for their smalltown charm and outdoor access. Tucked away below the elegant art deco Siuslaw River Bridge, Historic Old Town Florence boasts inviting shops and restaurants, more than 20 art galleries, and a waterfront marina. Savor fresh seafood and fine wine at The Waterfront Depot inside a historic former train station, and try the famous clam chowder at Mo’s Seafood & Chowder, a staple of the Oregon Coast. Learn the stories of Native people and frontier families at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, or enjoy an evening at The Playhouse, with dinner downstairs and live music and performances upstairs. The Florence Events Center hosts exciting performances and is one of the hubs for the Rhododendron Festival and other community events, and it can be rented for conventions and trade shows. North of Florence, the coastline opens up into miles of rocky cliffs and sandy coves. Heceta Head Lighthouse, built in 1894, offers stunning views and trails for exploring. The nearby Sea Lion Caves — America’s largest sea cave — is home to hundreds of raucous Steller sea lions. South of Florence, the small community of Dunes City is in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area — the largest expanse of coastal dunes in North America. Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park is the ideal base camp for ATV or on-foot exploration of the dunes around Cleawox Lake. Rent a sandboard at Sand Master Park for an extra thrill. Freshwater Woahink and Cleawox lakes are popular for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. At Siltcoos Lake Recreation Area, you’ll find tranquil trails filled with birdsong. David's Chair at Heceta Beach Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center | 754 Olive St, Eugene 62
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