Elleda Wilson: 'Viciously overlooked'

Elleda Wilson, The Daily Astorian, Ore.
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Apr. 20—Astoria gets some love in "Nine Most Underrated Towns In The Pacific Northwest," on WorldAtlas.com

Astoria is No. 1 on the list. "This viciously overlooked townscape in the Beaver State is the oldest town west of the Rocky Mountains, with a bit of everything for everyone who visits," the story said. "(Astoria) was Lewis and Clark's last stop on their westward expedition, so you can expect to find a lot of scenic history around these parts. Check out the thriving arts scene around prettified streets, with live music, vaudevillian theater and even regular drag shows.

"Perhaps the most underrated aspect of Astoria is its vast beer scene. Seek out its multiple microbreweries, including Oregon's best, but first make a diversion into nature. Take a short drive to the beach sand strip ... and seek out the spot where (the) Columbia meets and picturesquely flows into the Pacific. Set up a summertime picnic with a cooler of that beer, or return to the dreamy small town for a pint and have more adventures the next day."

By the way, Ilwaco, Washington, was No. 4. (Photo: Elleda Wilson)