What’s New at Old Town Inn
You have probably heard of snowboarding, but have you heard of sandboarding? Sandboarding is very similar to snowboarding, and it is a favorite activity in Florence, Oregon, as well as in several other areas of the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is where you’ll find many people sandboarding, as it is the […]
For many rockhounds – both experts and beginners alike – Oregon is the place to be. For agate hunters specifically, the Oregon Coast is perfect. There is such an abundance of agates that even the pea gravel used in children’s playgrounds is full of it. The other wonderful thing about agate hunting is that you […]
Have you ever dreamed of going on a treasure hunt? Of finding pirates’ booty, and exploring little known areas to find little trinkets and clues? We have good news: treasure hunts don’t have to end when you’re an adult. Geocaching is an outdoor activity that involves hunting for hidden treasures tagged with GPS coordinates or […]
There is nothing quite like the pomp and pageantry of a big parade in a small town. But every year on the weekend between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, the parade is just the capstone to four days full of flowers, civic pride, and all the fun that comes with a longstanding (112 years!) […]
Florence, Oregon, beach access locations are genuinely one of a kind. Situated along Highway 101, Florence provides an incredible environment for exploring all kinds of beaches. Do you want surfing? Florence has it. Do you want horseback riding? Florence delivers it. Are you interested in whale watching? Beachcombing? Lighthouses? Sea lion caves? Long romantic strolls […]
Old Town Florence hugs the Siuslaw River and is home to quirky, artsy beach town shops, comfy hotels and inns, as well as a host of mouth-watering eateries. Are you in the mood for golden, deep-fried fresh fish or creamy, steamy clam chowder? Maybe you’re looking for a small-town brewery that offers fresh, local fare? […]
If you’re bicycling the Oregon Coast this year, we invite you to stay with us at The Old Town Inn in Florence, Oregon—right on Highway 101, halfway between the Washington and California borders. Or, perhaps, you’d like to relax in a room overlooking the Siuslaw River. Pedal on over to our other hotel in […]
Florence hotelier and philanthropist Loretta Hoagland will be recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Newport chapter on Monday, March 18, at 11:30 a.m., at the Agate Beach Best Western in Newport. According to DAR, “Women chosen for this recognition are women who have made a contribution or a difference in their […]
Local entrepreneur, philanthropist, and hotelier Gary Hoagland, owner of The Old Town Inn and The River House Inn in Florence, passed away May 23 in Portland, Oregon. Gary was a born leader, enjoyed a long career in the hotel business, and served on numerous boards, including the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association and the […]
Owners of Tesla automobiles and other electric vehicles (EVs) traveling through Oregon’s Central Coast can now charge their cars in Florence’s Old Town district. Thanks to a unique partnership with Tesla, The Old Town Inn has just powered up electric car charging stations, making The Old Town Inn among the only publicly-available charging locations […]
