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Newport
This small city, about midway up the Oregon coast, is home to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Practical information
Oregon Coast Visitors Association
137 NE First Street, Newport, OR 97365
Tel (541) 574 2679
Website www.visittheoregoncoast.com
Coming & going
The Valley Retriever (tel (541) 265 2253) runs bus services from Newport to Bend and Portland.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Oregon Coast Aquarium
This popular aquarium is best known as the former home of Keiko, the orca from the movie Free Willy. It is home to thousands of marine animals including sharks, sea otters, seals and sea lions.
2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport, OR 97365
Tel (541) 867 3474
Website www.aquarium.org
Admission $13.25
Open summer 9am-6pm daily; winter 10am-5pm daily
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