Yachats, Oregon

Travel with Southwest Travel Club to Yachats, Oregon, small town America on your next vacation. A small coastal town in Lincoln County, Oregon, it's name means "at the foot of the mountain". With only a small number of year round residents, this little town offers visitors a rich history, great atmosphere and wonderful arts, museums, and cultural events for you to enjoy.

Southwest Travel Club would like to introduce you to Yachats, Oregon, one of Americas great small towns. Named in 2007 as one of the "Ten Coolest Small Towns of the U.S.A", this up and coming destination for travel is a highlight of any top small town destinations. Explore what makes Yachats such a great town for travel with Southwest Travel Club on your next small town American journey.

Yachats, Oregon
Beauty surrounds in this quaint small American town. Bounded by the Central Oregon Coast Range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, it is situated on the Yachats River and estuary. With a climate which is relatively mild throughout the year, Yachats is an ideal destination for travel for much of the year. Like much of small town America, Yachats hosts a number of annual festivals which celebrate the people, culture and bounty of the area. Travel to Yachats with Southwest Travel Club and be a part of this culture that makes it so special. Some of the most well known events include the Yachats Music Festival, Yachats Village Mushroom Festival, a Celtic Music Festival, and special events at the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area including whale watching in both winter and spring.

Visitors can also explore a number of museums and historic points of interest on a trip to Yachats. The Heceta Head Lighthouse, Little Log Church and museum and even a covered bridge built in 1938 over the Yachats River offer a number of opportunities to explore the area. Yachats is also known for its interest in the arts. Visitors have a chance to explore the culture of the area at a number of galleries located in the downtown district. There are also many great specialty shops focusing on the area such as the Driftfish, art and sculpture made from driftwood and copper, The Dublin House Fly Fishing Shop, Fog Wash Soap Company and a number of other specialized shops in the beautiful downtown. You are sure to find everything you need and more with a visit to downtown Yachats.

With so much to see and experience in Yachats, it is obvious why this small town is making a name for itself in the world of tourism. Explore this great small town with Southwest Travel Club on your next vacation in small town America.