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TOURISM DRAW: Historical Astoria Column stands tall against the cloud-filled sky on a hill over Astoria, Ore. Astoria is expected to catch the bulk of a surge in tourism as vacationers follow the Lewis and Clark trail to its western end during the bicentennial celebration of the explorers' expedition.
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DISPLAY: A tourist checks out the display of a 44-foot Coast Guard motor lifeboat at the Maritime Museum in Astoria.
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AT THE TOP: Tourists enjoy the view from the top of the Astoria Column.
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MUSEUM: This turn-of-the-century Victorian is now a museum.
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ON THE WATERFRONT: The historical Astoria Riverfront Trolley allows passengers a view of the water.
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PORTRAITS: Portraits of Lewis and Clark, along with Thomas Jefferson and Robert Gray, adorn the side of the Astoria Column.