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USA Road Trip | Day 1: The Commodore Hotel | Historic Charm vs Noise and Parking Issues Downtown Astoria
Historic hotels come with trade-offs. At Astoria’s Commodore, you get 1925 character; creaky floors, glass transoms, and a library lounge full of maritime book memorabilia. What you also get? Paper-thin walls, Friday night street chaos, and a parking game that’ll test your patience. No AC, and a reception desk that’s often empty. But the rooms…
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USA Road Trip | Day 1: Was the Astoria Food Icon Worth the Wait? | Bowpicker Fish and Chips Review
We kicked off our USA road trip with high hopes and a long lineup. Bowpicker Fish & Chips in Astoria serves legendary albacore tuna fish and chips from a converted gillnet boat in a parking lot. Locals and travellers alike queue up for that light, beer-battered goodness with thick-cut fries. But here’s the catch: after…
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USA Road Trip | Day 1: Astoria – Megler Bridge | Longest Truss Bridge in North America | No Toll!
The Astoria–Megler Bridge spans 4.1 miles across the lower Columbia River, connecting Oregon and Washington as North America’s longest continuous truss bridge. We crossed it and spotted giant tanker ships below, crashing waves, and couldn’t believe the views. Free to cross and open since 1966, it’s also a movie star (The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop) and…
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USA Road Trip | Day 1: Owl’s Nest: A Charming Olympia Coffee Stop with a Nest Above the Bar
The Owl’s Nest in downtown Olympia, WA serves locally sourced coffee and tea, homemade pastries, and fresh sandwiches in a warm, community-focused space. With a huge owl’s nest above the bar, indoor/outdoor seating, local art, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s the perfect stop between Seattle and Oregon. We loved the fresh pastries, spacious cafe,…
