Guidebook for Albany
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful views in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The windy drive up the peak is WORTH IT.
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Marys Peak
One of the most beautiful views in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The windy drive up the peak is WORTH IT.
A beautiful view of the Mid-Willamette Valley. A fun easy drive and hike.
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Bald Hill Natural Area
A beautiful view of the Mid-Willamette Valley. A fun easy drive and hike.
NOT just a dog park. This is a fantastic place to feed the ducks and picnic at.
Albany Dog Park at Timber Linn Park
Price Road SoutheastNOT just a dog park. This is a fantastic place to feed the ducks and picnic at.
Waverly Lake
We recommend doing the paddle boats if it is during season.
A beautiful lake, about a 40 minute drive from our house. We recommend The Point restaurant as that overlooks the lake as you exit the town of Sweet Home.
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Foster Lake
A beautiful lake, about a 40 minute drive from our house. We recommend The Point restaurant as that overlooks the lake as you exit the town of Sweet Home.
Shopping
A great, large, outdoor shopping area. About 35 minutes away.
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Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N Arney RdA great, large, outdoor shopping area. About 35 minutes away.
A large shopping area with plenty of food and coffee spots. REI, Target, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Marshalls, etc. About 20 minutes away.
Keizer Station Boulevard
Keizer Station BoulevardA large shopping area with plenty of food and coffee spots. REI, Target, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Marshalls, etc. About 20 minutes away.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Albany Cinemas
1350 Santiam Hwy SEFood Scene
Great Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch place. The best in town. I recommend the Chicken and Waffles or the Chicken Biscuit sandwich. Sisters Coffee is served, the best in Oregon.
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Brick & Mortar Café
222 W 1st AveGreat Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch place. The best in town. I recommend the Chicken and Waffles or the Chicken Biscuit sandwich. Sisters Coffee is served, the best in Oregon.
Great menu (Always changing), great atmosphere, great vibe, great food.
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Sybaris Bistro
442 W 1st AveGreat menu (Always changing), great atmosphere, great vibe, great food.
Tons of wine selections and great food. Small local restaurant with a really great atmosphere.
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Sweet Red Bistro
208 W 1st AveTons of wine selections and great food. Small local restaurant with a really great atmosphere.
If you like Thai food, this is our favorite. They also do take out. Anything you get here will be good.
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House of Noodle
2025 Santiam Hwy SEIf you like Thai food, this is our favorite. They also do take out. Anything you get here will be good.
Probably the best Japanese place in town. If you like sushi, this is the place to go.
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Momijis Japanese Restaurant
641 NW Hickory StProbably the best Japanese place in town. If you like sushi, this is the place to go.
Really good sports pub. Good pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Also, have a nice little soup and salad bar; decently priced. The service is great as well.
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Southpaws Perfect Pizza and Sports Pub
560 NW Hickory StReally good sports pub. Good pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Also, have a nice little soup and salad bar; decently priced. The service is great as well.
Best pizza, salads, and calzones in town. Definitely grab a half dozen of their famous garlic roles. One of our favorite places to eat out at.
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PizzAmoré
2212 Santiam Hwy SEBest pizza, salads, and calzones in town. Definitely grab a half dozen of their famous garlic roles. One of our favorite places to eat out at.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1845 14th Ave SEGood spot for the whole family.
Los Dos Amigos Hacienda
3140 Lancaster Dr NEGood Mexican food. Super fast and good service.
A little outside of town but worth the trip. Best Mexican food in the area. Great service...great family who owns it.
Guadalajara Grill
157 State Hwy 99E BusA little outside of town but worth the trip. Best Mexican food in the area. Great service...great family who owns it.
Farm Fresh burgers and fries. Great shakes, great service. Quality spot for the whole family.
Burgerville
2300 NW 9th StFarm Fresh burgers and fries. Great shakes, great service. Quality spot for the whole family.
Johnny Carino's
1825 14th Ave SEItalian chain. Good Italian food. Good atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun atmosphere. Trivia nights. Good pub food and drinks.
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Southpaws Perfect Pizza and Sports Pub
560 NW Hickory StA fun atmosphere. Trivia nights. Good pub food and drinks.
Stunning view of the Mid-Willamette Valley. Great wine. Fun Atmosphere. Good finger foods to go with the wine!
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Willamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SEStunning view of the Mid-Willamette Valley. Great wine. Fun Atmosphere. Good finger foods to go with the wine!
Sweet Red Bistro
208 W 1st AveGreat food. Great wine. Great atmosphere.
Essentials
Target
2255 14th Ave SEHas a Starbucks in it and is attached to the Albany Heritage Mall.
Our Favorite Coffee Spots
Best coffee in Albany! Great prices and great coffee. Famous for their Moose Shots; I also recommend the salted peanut butter mocha. Tell the owner, Christy, Sean and Ashley Silverii say hi :-)
Snow Peak Coffee Company
1260 Price Rd SEBest coffee in Albany! Great prices and great coffee. Famous for their Moose Shots; I also recommend the salted peanut butter mocha. Tell the owner, Christy, Sean and Ashley Silverii say hi :-)
Don't be deceived, great little coffee shop tucked inside this Mennonite store. You'll walk away with more than just a good cup of joe.
Country Furnishings
1301 Waverly Dr SEDon't be deceived, great little coffee shop tucked inside this Mennonite store. You'll walk away with more than just a good cup of joe.
A little pricy, but a pretty cool spot to get a latte. right next door to a KILLER bakery. On occasion they do live music.
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Margin Coffee
206 SW 2nd AveA little pricy, but a pretty cool spot to get a latte. right next door to a KILLER bakery. On occasion they do live music.