Albany (Oregon) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Oregon, United States
About Albany (Oregon)
Historically, Albany was populated by the Kalapuya people. Albany was calledTakenahby the Kalapuya, which describes a deep pool at the confluence of the Calapoola and Willamette rivers. The population, which totaled upwards of 20,000 before European contact, suffered the effects of smallpox brought by the Europeans in 1782-83. Additional damage was done to the community by malaria, which arrived in the area between 1830-33. The majority of the populations of the Kalapuya was killed in the epidemics. By the 1850s, treaties opened the door for Europeans to have complete control of the land that would become Albany. Abner Hackleman was the first European to settle in the area, in 1845. Eventually, more Europeans came to the area via theOregon Trail, including the Monteith Brothers. These two
Top Attractions in Albany (Oregon)
Explore the best things to see and do in Albany (Oregon):
- ★Albany Civic Theater
- ★Albany Golf & Event Center
- ★Albany Historical Carousel and Museum
- ★Golf Club of Oregon
- ★Have some old fashioned fun at Lake Shore Lanes
- ★Linn County Fair
- ★Monteith House
- ★Pix Theatre
Where to Eat in Albany (Oregon)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Burgerville USA
- 🍴Ciddici's Pizza
- 🍴Depot Restaurant
- 🍴Elmer's Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
- 🍴Los Dos Amigos
- 🍴Rainbow House
Where to Stay in Albany (Oregon)
- 🏨Albany/Corvallis KOA
- 🏨Comfort Suites Linn County Fairground and Expo
- 🏨Edelweiss Manor Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany
Albany (Oregon) Travel Guide Sections
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