Tillamook Activities

The Tillamook art scene is huge and always growing. Check out the Art Accelerated Gallery on Third Street to find an array of unique art by Tillamook County artists for sale, as well as hands-on classes for kids and adults happening regularly. From writing workshops to dying with indigo, mural painting and the ever-popular monthly Art Walk that encompasses all of downtown, Art Accelerated is bringing art to every corner of Tillamook.

Kayak Tillamook County is a kayaking guide service that provides year-round flat-water tours on lakes, bays, rivers and sloughs throughout the North Oregon Coast.

Located in a historic renovated barn, the Tillamook Association for the Performing arts (TAPA) provides the community with theater performances that range from musical productions, comedies, dramas and original pieces. Catch a show while you’re in town!

Housed in one of the nation’s last remaining World War II blimp hangars, and one of the largest wooden structures in the world, the Tillamook Air Museum displays more than 15 aircraft, such as the F-14 Tomcat, A-7 Corsair ll, Mig-17, Aero-Spacelines Mini-Guppy and many more. There’s several aircraft trainers on display letting you test out life inside a cockpit. An exhibit hall features rare wartime and aviation artifacts, and there’s even a 1950s-themed restaurant inside and extensive gift shop with unique aviation-themed toys, clothes, and souvenirs.

No trip to Tillamook is complete without a stop at the creamery.

Sample their world-famous cheeses, and grab a scoop of the creamiest ice cream ever made. But don’t forget the Creamery also boasts a café that serves real food made with real ingredients – everything from artisan pizzas, gourmet mac n cheese, salads topped with fresh seafood, and of course Northwest brews and wine options for those 21 and over. There’s also a gift shop featuring Oregon-made foods, drinks, clothes, souvenirs and more.

Take a free, self-guided tour where you’ll get to see videos, historical displays and interactive kiosks about Tillamook. You’ll even get a behind the scenes look at the Tillamook cheesemaking room and packaging line.