Central Oregon Coast Triple Adventure Bus for Those Over 60: Newport to Lincoln City

Published 02/05/25 at 7:09 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Newport, Oregon) – Those sixty years and over can get a special fun bus from Newport to Lincoln City aboard the 60+ Adventure Van on Saturday, February 8. It's a triple adventure along the central Oregon coast, exploring three prominent Lincoln City attractions – The Pines, Lincoln City Glass Center, and the North Lincoln City Historical Museum. Standard fee for this trip is $15; those are members of the 60+ Activity Center in Newport receive a $5 discount.

The bus tour is open to residents and visitors alike.

“The adventure begins at The Pines, a local favorite featuring twelve food carts where there is something for every taste bud – from Asian to Greek to farm-to-table cuisine. Indoor and outdoor seating are available,” said organizers.

Then, participants get to tear it up at the renowned Lincoln City Glass Center, where they can witness glassblowers in action and explore three glass galleries filled with unique artisan pieces.

The final destination is the North Lincoln City Historical Museum. The museum's downstairs exhibits include fossils, early artifacts, Native American baskets, and beadwork, chronicling Lincoln City's history leading up to its development as a township in the 1920s. The upstairs gallery highlights the automobile era and the rise of tourism along the Salmon River and Oregon Coast highways, culminating in Lincoln City's incorporation in 1965. Visitors can also learn about early tourism promotions and roadside attractions on the "Twenty Miracle Miles."

“In the windows of the museum are Japanese glass fishing floats, donated from the spectacular collection of Jim Watson,” said organizers. “This display includes many unusual examples produced in Japan for the fishing industry. They have made their way to the Oregon coast at the whim of wave and wind.”

The city's popular Finders Keepers program continues this tradition by releasing 100 floats around Lincoln City. Weather permitting, participants will join in the search for these hidden treasures.

Roads End area of Lincoln City in the '40s

The 60+ Adventure Van departs at 10:30 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m. To register, visit newportoregon.gov and click on the "Browse the catalog and register" banner. For more information, call 541-265-9617 or stop by the 60+ Activity Center at 20 SE 2nd Street, Newport, OR. Follow them on Facebook

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