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Brookings, Oregon
Attractions
Brookings has plenty of attractions. Stroll through the art gallery to see local art work, visit the museum house in the oldest dwelling in Chetco Valley or see ancient azaleas at one of the scenic parks. Explore this page to discover what to see in Brookings.
Art Galleries
Brian Scott Gallery. 515 Chetco Avenue, Brookings, OR 97415. Phone: 541-412-8687.
Signatures Gallery. 515 Chetco Avenue, PO Box 7408, Brookings, OR 97415. Phone: 541-469-1085.
Movies
Redwood Cinema. 621 Chetco Avenue, Brookings, OR 97415. Phone: 541-469-4632. E-mail
Museums
Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum. 15461 Museum Road, PO Box 2004, Brookings, OR 97415. Phone: 541-469-6651.
Chetco Valley Museum resides in the Historic Blake House, the oldest dwelling in the Chetco Valley. Built in 1857, this building was once a stagecoach stop and trading post. Their web site offers a virtual tour.
National Forest
Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest. Gold Beach Ranger District: 29279 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, OR 97444. Phone: 541-247 3600; Fax: 541-247 3617; TTY: 541-247 3605.
Parks
Alfred A. Loeb State Park. Located 8 miles northeast of Brookings on North Bank Chetco River Road. Information: 1-800-551-6949. GPS: 42.115607, -124.188447.
Alfred Loeb park is nestled in a grove of myrtle wood trees. The beautiful Chetco River runs along the southeast edge of the park. You can walk along the self guided Riverview Nature Trails, view wildlife including osprey and river otters.
Azalea Park. 640 Old County Road, Brookings, OR 97415. Phone: 541-469-1103.
Ancient native azaleas reside in the 33 acre Azalea park. Some of the ancient azaleas were in this park when Lewis and Clark wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805-1806. Many outdoor gatherings and annual events take place in this park including summer concerts. Amenities include picnic areas, a bandshell/stage, snack shack, gazebo, children's playground, ball fields, horseshoe pits and restrooms.
Harris Beach State Park. 1655 Highway 101, Brookings, OR 97415. Information: 1-800-551-6949; Reservations: 1-800-452-5687. GPS: 42.067678, -124.303433.
Harris Beach has the largest island, Bird Island, also known as Goat Island, located off the Oregon Coast. This is a National Wildlife Sanctuary for rare birds like the tufted puffin. Each season offers different attractions. In the winter and spring months, watch the gray whales migration. Watch powerful storms in the winter months. Summer is great for beach activities and kite flying.
Performing Arts - Theatre
Brookings Harbor Community Theater. Located in Harbor at the Brookings Harbor Shopping Center at 97900 Shopping Center Avenue, Harbor, OR 97415. Phone: 541-469-4700. E-mail
Scenic Byways
Pacific Coast Scenic Byway
Beginning in Astoria and traveling south to Brookings, this byway
follows the entire scenic coastline along Highway
101. Experience the stunning scenery of the Pacific Ocean while
discovering the charming coastal towns, lighthouses, aquariums, museums and
other points of interest on
your journey. Allow 10 to 12 hours driving time for the 363 mile
(584.2km) scenic tour.
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