With fall on the horizon, Halloween isn’t too far off. One place that is a fall destination is Oregon. If you are interested in booking a spooky getaway, then turn your attention to the city of Astoria. The Astoria area has several haunted attractions and fascinating folklore like Colossal Claude to entertain those looking for scares this Halloween season. The best place to start your Oregon spooky season is with Astoria Riverwalk Inn. We are found in the heart of Astoria near many attractions, both spooky and not. Here are some suggestions for haunted and interesting folklore, such as Colossal Claude in Astoria.
Flavel House Museum
The Flavel House Museum is a beautiful place that can be admired for its architecture and its haunted stories. It was built in 1884 and then converted into a museum in 1951. Since the house was transformed into a museum, according to Oregon Haunted Houses, people have reported hearing voices and phantom music on the first floor. In addition, an “apparition of a woman” has been seen on the second floor, and “Captain George Flavel has also been seen in his bedroom.”
Columbia River
You’ll have a front-row seat to the Columbia River when you stay with Astoria Riverwalk Inn. But did you know that the Columbia River is the source of many stories and folklore? The river was and is a popular pathway into Oregon and the United States, so it’s not a surprise that there are more than 2,000 shipwrecks and lives lost along the river.
Bigfoot And Colossal Claude
Plenty of creatures and cryptids have been spotted over the years along the Columbia River. One popular creature is the many Bigfoot sightings near the river and the river serpent Colossal Claude, first spotted in 1934 and a dozen times since then. According to the author Ira Wesley Kitmacher, the creature is “about 40 feet long with an 8-foot-long neck and a horse or camel-like head.”
Get Scared In Astoria
Be prepared to be scared when you visit Astoria this fall. You won’t have to travel far to find Colossal Claude or your ideal lodging because Astoria Riverwalk Inn is in the city’s heart. Each of the Inn’s 114 rooms provides a deck with stunning views of the Columbia River, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Astoria, Oregon’s nature and history. Guests can also enjoy in-room coffee and tea, free high-speed wireless internet, and complimentary bicycles during the biking season. Check availability to book your Astoria, Oregon, getaway (or call us directly at 503-325-2013).