Explore Albany
The town of Albany developed on the Willamette River, with steamboats bringing commerce to a thriving waterfront. Today Downtown Albany is designated a National Register Historic District and includes many historic buildings in a variety of architectural styles, dating to the late 1800’s. As a city, we pride ourselves on historic preservation and our commitment to responsible development in Downtown. The Downtown remains the civic, commercial and social center of Albany.
Historic District
Albany is a history and architecture lover’s destination. The city’s four historic districts include styles from the 1840s through the late 1920s. In fact, Albany has one of the most varied collections in Oregon. There are more than 700 historic buildings in three of the districts all located within an area of approximately 100 square blocks. Tour them on your own, or visit for seasonal celebrations such as the Interior Home tour in July and Christmas Parlour tour in December.
Covered Bridges
Covered bridges are a picturesque reminder of Oregon’s past, and Linn County is home to eight of the wooden wonders. Take a cycling or driving tour of peaceful country roads and be transported to a slower pace of life, when structures were built to last, and builders put roofs over their bridges to protect the timbers from Oregon’s rainy climate.