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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Long Beach, Washington

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Long Beach, Washington

Marsh's Free Museum

Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.
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Washington's Largest Frying Pan

This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.
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The Wreck of the Peter Iredale

100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.
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Astoria, Oregon

Flavel House Museum

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'
15 miles from Long Beach
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Astoria, Oregon

Goonie Trails

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.
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Hillside Cemetery

This graveyard is the eternal home of many brave pioneers who settled the Great Northwest.
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Astoria, Oregon

The Astoria Column

A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
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