Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport

Name: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Address: Newport, United States

#10 among attractions in Newport

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The Hatfield Marine Science Center is a marine science research and education center next to Yaquina Bay of the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is operated by Oregon State University in cooperation with five state and federal agencies co-located on site. Named after Mark Hatfield, a former U.S. Senator from Oregon, the HMSC occupies a 49-acre site in Newport. ()

Opened: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 44°37'9"N, 124°2'46"W

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Hatfield Marine Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Coast Aquarium, Yaquina Bay Light, Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport Performing Arts Center.

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Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport
4 min walk • The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1992, the facility sits on 23 acres along Yaquina Bay near the Pacific Ocean.
0.9 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Yaquina Bay Light, Newport
24 min walk • The Yaquina Bay Light is a lighthouse that was built in 1871, soon after the founding of the city of Newport, Oregon, in the United States. It is located on the north side of Yaquina Bay. In 1871–1874, it was the busiest and most populated of the many coastal ports between Washington and California.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport
14 min walk • The Yaquina Bay Bridge is an arch bridge that spans Yaquina Bay south of Newport, Oregon. It is one of the most recognizable of the U.S.
1.4 miNW
44°38'10"N • 124°3'43"W
Newport Performing Arts Center, Newport
36 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts
0.7 miNW
44°37'36"N • 124°3'22"W
Roger Yost Bay Street Gallery, Newport
19 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
1.2 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles and Theresa Roper House, Newport
30 min walk • The Charles and Theresa Roper House, also known as Hilan Castle, is a historic residence located in Newport, Oregon, United States. Built in 1912–1913 to evoke a castle in the Scottish Highlands, it features such Medieval-inspired elements as a crenellated parapet, mullioned windows, a rounded corner tower, and a cantilevered turret.
0.8 miNW
44°37'49"N • 124°3'11"W
Bayscapes Gallery & Coffeehouse, Newport
22 min walk • Museum
1.3 miSW
National park
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
34 min walk • Visitors to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The park's scenic trails wind through lush forests and offer spectacular views of the surrounding coastline.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hatfield Marine Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport (4 min walk), Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport (14 min walk), Roger Yost Bay Street Gallery, Newport (19 min walk), Bayscapes Gallery & Coffeehouse, Newport (22 min walk).