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City in Oregon, United States
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution via Wikimedia Commons
Albany is the 11th-largest city in the state of Oregon. Nicknamed the "Hub of the Valley", it is 69 miles (111 km) south of Portland and 44 miles (71 km) north of Eugene. The town sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia River. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
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Features a historic carousel and related memorabilia. There is a carving studio, where you can watch carousel animals get carved by craftspeople. There is also a collection of carousel memorabilia and animals, donated by the Dentzel family, a German carousel-making family. Tours can be arranged. Photos welcome.
Mid-July. The region's largest summer event. Get your junk food on, hear live music, and take in the rodeo and more. Oh, and amusement rides, of course!
One of the oldest community theater troupes in the state, performances range from musicals such as Spamalot to classics such as The Glass Menagerie. Ticket prices are reasonable, and shows are often in the evening on weekends. Check out the website for details.
Historic single screen movie theatre showing indie and major films. After 6PM shows are for the 21+ crowd, where the theater serves wine and beer. Join their weekly mailing list online for a free small popcorn.
Linn-Benson Community College's primary entertainment space. The center features theater, children's theater, music, vocal arts, films, lectures, dance and more.
One of the first scenic bikeways in the country, the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway passes right through Albany. You can ride north from Albany to just south of Wilsonville, or south to Eugene, it's very scenic!
Albany Golf Club
Public course that opened in 1929.
Old school-style golf club where a collared shirt is required to play. Rates start as low as $26.
Albany's only bowling alley, mini-golf center, and arcade. They also have cosmic bowling where a DJ plays pop music and the bowling alley becomes more like a dance club.
The first public-private partnership related to engineered wetlands in the region. Consisting of approximately 50 acres, the public can hike and view wildlife for free from sunrise to sunset.
This is a great fast food restaurant that is native to the northwest. All of its cheese, meat, and other products come from Oregon. For example, Burgerville's cheese comes fresh from the Tillamook cheese factory; its beef comes from northwest cows and is never frozen. They also feature a secret fry and burger sauce and great fresh milkshakes.
Chinese cuisine.
Albany's most popular Mexican restaurant. Two locations. Serves reasonably priced, great tasting food.
Great breakfasts.
A small, comfortable seafood restaurant downtown.
A bistro with a relaxing atmosphere and a seasonal menu.
Trendy bistro/lounge.
An upscale pub and brewery.
Located in North Albany, Edelweiss Manor is a bed and breakfast located in a historic home from 1908. It's a Four Square Farm House and is on the historic register. There is only one room at the inn. The property has 2.68 acres. Guests can wander the gardens and grounds, and retreat to the Guest Suite. Good for couples, you'll most likely need a car to get to and from the inn. Organic breakfast is served and they also offer spa services. It's located close to local golf courses. A single night is $150, with an additional night costing $100. Special holiday rates are $250 with additional nights costing $200 each.
Rooms are large, clean and have the standard hotel necessities such as a coffee maker, shower and bathtub, TV with cable, etc. Pets welcome for an extra charge. There is also a heated pool, laundry facilities, and a workout gym. Breakfast is additional, and Wi-Fi is free. They also have a shuttle that will pick you up at the airport and bring you back in Portland! Be sure to check for AAA, senior, and military discounts.
Well maintained standard Holiday Inn Express just off of I-5 and next to the fairgrounds. Free breakfast, free wifi, and all the standard hotel room basics (tv, shower, bathtub, coffee machine). Free newspaper in the morning delivered to your door and suites are offered if you need something bigger. There is an indoor heated pool with a hot tub, a business center for computer and tech needs, a fitness center, and ADA rooms. Be sure to check for AAA, senior, and military discounts.
Halfway between Albany and Corvallis, this KOA offers parking for RV's, rental cabins, and tent camping. Guests can enjoy the outdoors in this clean and well maintained environment, including a pool, playground, snack bar, mini golf, TVs and free Wi-Fi. Don't forget to sign up for a value card to get special deals and perks each time you stay KOA grounds.
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