And talk about a Tale of Two Cities! Special thanks to every one who voted for Newport s Yaquina Hea

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Hand-crafted items are sold by craftspeople from across the state. This event is held at the Community Center in Reedsport. Kids can visit with Santa Claus. All can vote for their favorite Gingerbread House and shop for special handcrafted gifts. Contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Office for any questions or information.
Ring in the holidays as the Aquarium becomes a winter wonderland surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights. Festive caroling, a Christmas village and a visit with Saint Nick by the big Christmas tree in the lobby. Hot chocolate and holiday treats. Many unique gift ideas in the Aquarium gift shop.
Tree lighting rome hotels ceremony, rome hotels Old Town hayrides, a Christmas rome hotels choral event at the Playhouse, a Victorian costume dance at the Elks, Christmas readings at Port Hole Books, a gala Mutt Strutt on the boardwalk and the arrival of Santa Claus on a boat!
Watchers line the public docks along Newport's Historic Bayfront and book tables at the waterfront restaurants to enjoy this yearly yuletide tradition. rome hotels If that's not close enough, you can even book a seat on several passenger-licensed craft taking part in the event. To ride on one of the boats please rome hotels contact Marine rome hotels Discovery Tours at 541-265-6200. Newport's festive boat parade includes commercial fishing rome hotels boats, charter boats and sailboats "decked out" for the holidays. Many fishing rome hotels boats keep their Christmas lights going well after the boat parade, so if you're anywhere along the coast with a view, you'll see them twinkling on the ocean after dark.
A favorite annual event in Florence. Local musicians perform holiday favorites and local sponsors provide Christmas sweets and warm drinks. Santa Claus makes an appearance each evening between 5-6 pm, and the Lighthouse remains open during the nighttime hours for a magical holiday experience you'll never forget.
There will be an authentic Scandinavian New Year s Eve party with award-winning musicians, dancers, vocalists, performers and traditional holiday foods at the Loft in The Red Building in Astoria, Oregon rome hotels starting at 9 pm on Friday night December 31st. At a stroke past midnight, celebrants will share in Astoria rome hotels s first-ever of 2011 Happy 200th Birthday Astoria Bicentennial Birthday Cake with a champagne toast. (The Mayor might even cut the cake!) Call the Cannery Pier Hotel for more information. Children 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Tervetuloa!
Located at Charleston Rural Fire Department, 92342 Cape Arago Hwy. More than 200 little buildings representing the small towns of Coos County. Complete with fishing village, dairy barns, farmer s market, rome hotels casino and more. If the building s dark, don t leave! The lights in the train room are dim so that visitors can see the displays better. FREE to the public. Coffee and cookies will be available.
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Take the time to enjoy the holiday season without the stress of everyday life. Enjoy a walk on the beach, read a good book, watch a blustering storm from the comfort of your cozy room and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean – let your body relax as you enjoy the slower pace of beach life. This holiday package includes: 2 nights in an ocean view room, $25 dining credit to the Pelican Pub Brewery and a $10 gift card to Stimulus Café.
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