Nehalem: A history town nestled in a lush green valley

Published 2:11 am Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Nestled in a lush green valley, the historic town of Nehalem sits on the edge of the Nehalem River. Incorporated as a town in 1899, Nehalem has retained its historic charm as well as its natural beauty. Downtown, many of the building facades are reminiscent of the store fronts seen in movies the Old West.

The Nehalem Antique and Collectible Mall on the north end of town is akin to a small museum where everything is for sale. The phone number is (503) 368-7190.

On the south side of town, the Nehalem Dock Restaurant has a big deck overlooking the Nehalem River.

Nehalem Bay State Park lies to the north of town. For more

information, call (503) 368-5154 or (800) 551-6949.