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Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa<br />
Romance always seems pretty<br />
natural at the Oregon Coast.<br />
The chill in the air lends itself to<br />
a heavy blanket and an evening<br />
gazing out at the ocean through the rain. The<br />
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa in Astoria sits out<br />
in the Columbia River, near where the river<br />
meets the Pacific Ocean. It’s on the site of, you<br />
guessed it, an old fish cannery, and the views<br />
are second-to-none—you can watch barges<br />
and boats pass by from a private balcony.<br />
Every room has a fireplace, and the day<br />
spa has a Finnish sauna, which just feels right<br />
in Astoria.<br />
The hotel offers a romance add-on<br />
package, which includes a couples massage,<br />
champagne and chocolates. But beyond<br />
that, there are plenty of options to spice up<br />
your weekend at Cannery Pier—including a<br />
two-hour sunset cruise that includes wine<br />
and hors d’oeuvres, or a Columbia River Eco<br />
Tour if you find environmentalism sexy. Hey,<br />
it’s Oregon—lots of locals are super into the<br />
environment.<br />
cannerypierhotel.com<br />
Views of the Astoria-Megler Bridge complement the coziness of the hotel.<br />
Best nearby romantic dinner<br />
This one is a no-brainer. Bridgewater<br />
Bistro is nestled right up to the Columbia<br />
River by the Astoria-Megler Bridge<br />
that connects Oregon and Washington.<br />
The views are backed up by a seafoodfilled<br />
menu and great wine. Runner-up<br />
status goes to Baked Alaska, a classy<br />
spot that could win clam chowder wars.<br />
(bridgewaterbistro.com; bakedak.com)<br />
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JANUARY | FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong> <strong>1859</strong> OREGON’S MAGAZINE 79
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