Column Gift Shop — Attraction in Astoria

A cute little souvenir shop just by the Astoria Column landmark for all your shopping needs! It's not as busy if you visit in the early morning on weekends - that was the time I visited. Plus, I noticed items costing way cheaper here than downtown Astoria; the postcards sell as low as 0.45 and the 3D wooden ship puzzles here, compared to most craft shops for instance. It's right by the beautiful overlook of the southern Astoria area, too!

I recommend stopping by this store if you plan to visit the Astoria Column. It's...

Way to far from the town located in a very odd place but I know why they put this place where it's at but I didnt care for the area road to unsafe the prices like all gift shops way too expensive but that's how they earn their wages not very big not alot to choose from the couple was nice. Dont like the fact that I had to pay to park, for a 10 minute visit that's ridiculous to pay, bathrooms need to be cleaned . Wont go back it's not for me maybe for other ppl becuz the view...

Its an awesome attraction! I grew up here! How ever the column its self was closed to entrance this time visiting due to the pandemic! It had been 23 years since i seen it last. Aswell it was my wife and kids first time ever. So that was a real let down that we couldnt climb the stairs to top! Thankfully its still an amazing attraction and piece of history, with an absolutely beautiful veiw of the...