Whether you're an art lover or one of those people that likes to prowl around in search of locally hand-crafted items, gallery hopping while on vacation is a sightseeing venture that fits the bill. From original fine art masterpieces to garden accents, visitors will find inspiring works by top Northwest artists and emerging talents, tucked in quaint towns, up and down the Oregon Coast. For those travelers crossing the Columbia River over to Washington's Long Beach Peninsula, a stop at the Port of Ilwaco features Marie Powell Gallery on the waterfront. Set some time aside to wander and explore a few local galleries, you'll be amazed.

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