The Promenade and Turnaround • Seaside In the center of town, Broadway’s lively shops, arcades and treat stores lead to Seaside’s Turnaround at the beach. With its magnifi- cent view of the Pacific Ocean and a statue of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark that commemorates the explorers’ historic expe- dition, the Turnaround is the epicenter of Seaside.
Intersecting the turnaround is the popular Promenade, a 1.5-mile paved walkway past grand Seaside homes on one side and gor- geous dunes and beach views on the other. Walkers, runners and sweethearts out for a stroll all love the Prom, which is lined with benches for relaxing.
Seaside Aquarium The Seaside Aquarium, located at the end of Second Avenue and North Promenade (about two blocks north of the Seaside Turn- around), is a landmark. Built in the 1920s, the structure housing the aquarium was used as a large saltwater swimming pool and con- verted to an aquarium in 1937.
Visitors enjoy the “Discovery Center” with its hands-on open tank that allows them to touch starfish and anemones.
The Seaside Aquarium was a pioneer in breeding harbor seals. A favorite attraction for the younger set is the seal-feeding tank. The seals have developed different calls and behaviors to convince you to throw a morsel their way. Admission is charged. Open daily at 9 a.m. For more information, call (503) 738-6211 or visit
www.seasideaquarium.com
Lewis and Clark Salt Works • Seaside The Salt Works in Seaside marks the site where the Lewis and Clark expedition set up a camp and boiled seawater to obtain salt for use at Fort Clatsop and on the return journey to St. Louis.
The salt cairn display is located near the Prom at Lewis and Clark Way, south of the Turnaround.
The salt works in Seaside was crucial to the early explorers, who used salt to cure meat. Members of the expedition ate about 10 pounds of meat each per day.
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