Planning a trip to Newport OR

Getting There:Newport is on U.S. 101 at the junction with U.S. 20. From Portland, take I-5 south to Corvallis and head west on U.S. 20; the drive to Newport takes about 2  1/2 hours.

Visitor Information:Contact the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, 555 SW Coast Hwy. (www.newportchamber.org; tel. 800/262-7844 or 541/265-8801).

Festivals:In February, the Seafood and Wine Festival is one of the coast’s premier events. Artists and craftsmen showcase a variety of art, sculpture, photography, pottery, and jewelry; Pacific Northwest wineries pour the wines; and culinary professionals serve the seafood. For more information, contact the Newport Chamber of Commerce (www.newportchamber.org).