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Oregon's South Coast is your destination. Check out these wonderful Bay Area activities.

15 Walk around an old town Walk around an old town

Cities from Florence to Bandon welcome visitors to their Old Town ...

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59 Hunt for rocks Hunt for rocks

For those who can't get enough of the rocks at the beach, Bandon ...

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17 Find treasures in Florence Find treasures in Florence

You won't want to miss antique shopping in Florence. There's a two-block area of small antique shops just north of Old Town along U.S. Highway 101. Once you've satisfied your antique urges, take in Old Town where you'll find quaint restaurants, kitchen and boo ...

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18 Explore for antiques Explore for antiques

While visiting the Bay Area you can check out some antique stores in downtown North Bend. Explorers can find anything from old books to dressers, to porcelain and china to toys. ...

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19 See Coquille River Lighthouse See Coquille River Lighthouse

If lighthouses had voices, that is what most of them would scream to passing boats. They warn of dangerous reefs and the perils of barely submerged rocks. œCome here," it beckons. That's not true, though, for the Coquille River Lighthouse. This lighthou ...

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20 Toss a disc into a hole Toss a disc into a hole

Disc golf is a fun and affordable way to enjoy a summer afternoon. One of the biggest perks is that admission is free! Coos Bay has a prime course next to the Milner Education Center on Hemlock Avenue that winds down near Mingus Park. North Bend's Winsor Park ...

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21 Observe Prefontaine history Observe Prefontaine history

Running fans never miss a chance to learn more about Coos Bay native and running great Steve Prefontaine. One local museum, the Coos Art Museum in downtown Coos Bay, has dedicated a whole room to informing fans about his short life and running career. At ...

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22 Hike along the Rogue Hike along the Rogue

This river's not just for rafters. For hardcore hikers, the Rogue Trail is an excellent option. It is too far for a day hike, but a great trail for a weekend or longer excursion. The trail is about 46 miles long and was created as a pack trail for mail car ...

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23 Walk your dog Walk your dog

Bandon boasts the region's only dog park in the western corner of City Park on 11th Street. This is the place to let Pierre off the leash (it's fenced) for a little sniffing and running. Do remember to clean up after your pooch, so everyone can enjoy the park. ...

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24 Bike this trail Bike this trail

For a good bike ride, which can be as long or short as you desire, try out the trail around Eel Lake, just north of Lakeside at William M. Tugman State Park, on the east side of U.S. Highway 101. A trail encircles this freshwater lake and its inlets for mil ...

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