- The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Albany, Oregon, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Bars.
- From Monteith Park to Takena Landing Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Albany and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corvallis, Salem, Keizer and Welches.
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A restful and peaceful park by day and a throbbing and music-filled concert park by night—that is how to describe Monteith Park. It is centrally located in Albany and is a perfect spot for a picnic while at night the city hosts free concerts here.
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The Takena Landing Park features a 3.5 mile trail that is suitable for both hiking and mountain biking. Although the location's brushes are tall, runners and bikers who visit the site can stay cool during the summer months.
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The Hoffman Bridge is a whitewashed covered bridge that crosses over a river and was constructed in 1936. The bridge supports activities including driving, biking, running, walking, and roller blading.
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Rather than a simple park, the Talking Water Gardens is actually an engineered treatment wetland to help with water reclamation in the surrounding area. The gardens are still open to the public and offer multiple walking trails and natural attractions.
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Located along the Willamette River, Bowman Park is a community park that spans 26 acres. The park features picnic areas, trail access, and a boat launch ramp that is used for boats and jet skis.
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Located on 20 acres of land, Waverly Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. Guests commonly enjoy the picnic tables, bike paths, or paddle boat rentals on nearby Waverly Lake.
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The Montieth District features a variety of historic homes for guests who are interested in photo opportunities. Visitors of this site can go on garden tours during the summer or holiday tours during the winter.
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With fresh local produce, the 4 Seasons Farmers Market offers both seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other produce. Specialty goods available include candies, frozen meats, dried goods, and gluten free baking ingredients and crackers.
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Initiated in 2004, the Historic Carousel and Museum is one-step closer to creating a world classe carousel complex in the downtown area of Albany. Once done, the carousel will hold at least 52 hand carved and hand painted animal menagerie.
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Pix Theatre is a nice, old-school place with a fine lobby and pretty decent eats/treats in it. The theater has a lot of movie memorabilia and the refreshments aren't as expensive as in the other theaters.