Florence Oregon Attractions
Carl G.
Washburne Memorial State Park
Washburne is located on the east side
of Highway 101 with a buffer of native plants between you and
the highway. The campsites are spacious. There are several
trails of varying difficulty leading from the campsites to the
beach, wildlife viewing areas, and second-growth forests.
Darlingtonia State Natural Site
US 101 5 miles north of Florence, OR (800) 551-6949.
Darlingtonia State Natural Site is the
only Oregon state park property dedicated to the protection of
a single plant species. Concurrently, the plants it protects
are the only carnivorous flora in the system. This 18-acre
botanical park provides parking and a boardwalk trail out into
a fen that is home to Darlingtonia californica. Also
called a cobra lily, the rare, strangely-shaped plant is the
only member of the pitcher plant family (Sarraceniaceae) in
Oregon.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
"Heceta Head Lighthouse is located on a
breathtaking bluff 150 feet above the sea. It is one of the
most visited lighthouses in the United States drawing
thousands of visitors each year to sense its history, romantic
aura, and spectacular view. Construction of the lighthouse
began in 1892. Lumber came from local mills, the masonry and
cement came from San Francisco, and rock used in the base of
the tower was quarried from the Clackamas River near Oregon
City. Laborers were paid $2 a day and worked an average of ten
hours a day. The highest paid carpenter received $4 a day. The
tower is 56 feet tall with a focal plane of 205 feet above sea
level. The most powerful light along the Oregon coast, the
light can be seen 21 miles out to sea and is only stopped by
the curvature of the earth."
Friends of the Lighthouses
Heceta
Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
Heceta Head State Park (which includes
Devils Elbow State Park) is located in a cove at the mouth of
Cape Creek. There are picnic tables sheltered from the wind
and a great view of the ocean. A short trail leads to the
historic Heceta Head lighthouse and lighthouse keeper's house.
A recently-completed trail gives you a spectacular view of the
coast north to Cape Perpetua.
Historic Old Town Florence
Historic Old Town Florence is one of the most beautiful and charming of the many
Oregon coast cities. Located on the waterfront below Highway 101's Siuslaw River
Bridge, this uncrowded district is the perfect place to spend time exploring art
galleries, antique stores, gift and specialty shops, wine tasting and
restaurants serving regional foods and wines.
Jessie
M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
Situated half way up the Oregon coast
and three miles south of Florence on scenic Highway 101 is the
second largest overnight camp in the state. There are two
miles of sand dunes between the park and the ocean. Two
natural freshwater lakes are within the park. Cleawox -- which
is great for swimming -- and Woahink, which has a public boat
ramp, is used for all water sports. Rent a canoe and explore
the lake.
Muriel
O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint
Picnicking with whale watching,
beachcombing and a view of the beach. There are approximately
five miles of sandy beach with China Creek to the south of the
park.
Siuslaw
Pioneer Museum
85294 Hwy 101, Florence, Oregon, phone: 541-997-7884
The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
preservation and display of historical artifacts and photographs
specific to this area. We are organized and operated exclusively by
dedicated volunteers as a non-profit community educational facility.
Three Rivers Casino
1845 US Highway 126, Florence, Oregon 97439, phone: (541) 997-7529
Tokatee
Klootchman State Natural Site
Tokatee Klootchman sits a few feet
above the ocean with an excellent view. A great place to watch
for whales.
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