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1. The Albany Carousel and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Albany Monteith Historic District ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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3. Albany Regional Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Springhill Cellars Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. Deluxe Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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6. Sybaris Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. Vault 244 Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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8. Elmer's Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Albany is the delightful county seat of Linn County, located within the beautiful Willamette Valley at the confluence of the gorgeous Willamette and Calapooia Rivers near the city of Salem.
  • The charming town was originally founded in the mid-19th century and was best known throughout the 20th century as the home of the annual Albany Timber Carnival, a major yearly logging industry festival and showcase.
  • Today, it offers over 30 public parks and unique attractions like the historic Albany Carousel, a preserved 1909 Dentzel Carousel Corporation amusement ride that has been painstakingly restored to its original condition as a city landmark.
  • Annual cultural events include the Northwest Art and Air Festival and the Movies at Monteith film series.

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