![Tillamook Air Museum is an aviation museum south of Tillamook, Oregon, at Tillamook Airport in the United States. The museum is housed in a former US Navy blimp hangar, called "Hangar B", which is the largest clear-span wooden structure in the world.
Constructed by the US Navy in 1942 during World War II for Naval Air Station Tillamook, the hangar building housing the aircraft is 1,072 feet (327 m) long and 296 feet (90 m) wide, giving it over 7 acres (2.8 ha) of area. It stands at 192 feet (59 m) tall. The doors weigh 30 short tons (27 t) each and are 120 feet (37 m) tall. Hangar "B" is one of two that were built on the site originally, Hangar "A" was destroyed by fire in August,1992.]
USA Today described the Tillamook Air Museum in 2004 as "one of the country's top private World War II aircraft collections". However, in April 2013, the museum announced that the part of its collection owned by Jack Erickson would be moving from Tillamook to Madras, Oregon, and all of the World War II aircraft had been removed by September 2014.
In November 2014, the owners of Hangar B, the Port Of Tillamook Bay, announced that they would continue operation of the Tillamook Air Museum with the remaining collectio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d38bcbf547331fd7234fe52334f5491e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=600&h=400&p=1&q=medium)
Take a look at Tillamook - Oregon's adventure playground
Known along the Oregon Coast as nature's playground, the Tillamook region is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery on America's East Coast. An outdoor enthusiast's dream destination, Tillamook boasts numerous hiking trails and waterways to explore, most leaving from the Tillamook Forest Center. Amateur historians and WWII plane enthusiasts will love the Tillamook Naval Air Museum and Garibaldi Maritime Museum. Or just kick back on the private deck of your Tillamook vacation rental with a local brew and some hand-churned cheese, and watch as the sun sets over Three Arch Rocks.
Sightseeing in and around Tillamook
Are you searching for top things to see and do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Tillamook a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Tillamook Cheese Factory (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (7.8 mi / 12.5 km)
- Tillamook Country Smoker (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Nehalem Bay Winery (17.4 mi / 28 km)
- Manzanita Golf Course (18.2 mi / 29.2 km)
Summer's run amok in Tillamook
Famous for its deliciously mild climate, Tillamook on the Oregon coast makes a great vacation destination all year round. The most popular time to visit is during the warm, summer months. Come between June and September and benefit from long, sunny and dry days, and temperatures between 65-70 degrees. While the temperature is mild, winter does see a lot more rain, so do pack waterproofs. Book a Tillamook vacation rental in spring or fall and you'll witness Oregon's colorful foliage and wildflowers, as well as dry days, warm temperatures and less crowds.
For tree-mendous hikes head to Tillamook State Forest
The small town of Tillamook is just off the Oregon Coast on the southern flanks of Tillamook Bay. After a vast, devastating forest fire in the 1930s, known as the Tillamook Burn, Tillamook State Forest is the result of a massive reforestation process. Under the gaze of the snow-capped peaks of South Saddle Mountain, Tillamook State Forest is renowned for its many hiking trails. Several wooded trails follow the winding path of the Wilson River, which runs through the forest. Home to variety of birdlife, including the sooty grouse and the chestnut-backed chickadee, it's also great for wild salmon fishing.