Newport, OR Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Thirty miles south of Lincoln City, NEWPORT is one of several Oregon ports laboring to turn itself into a resort – more successfully than most, perhaps. The place has an artsy feel, manifest in a pair of arts centers – one performing, the other visual (more information at www.coastarts.org ) – on uncrowded Nye Beach , a quiet oceanside gem. A more traditional attraction is the impressive Oregon Coast Aquarium , across the bridge at 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd (summer daily 9am–6pm; rest of year daily 10am–5pm; $10.50; www.aquarium.org ), home to sea otters, seals, the tufted puffin, and all … more »