Free & Cheap Things to Do in Albany, OR

  • 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.
  • 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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20.6 Miles
98% 134 votes
Parks 2200 Minto Island Road SE, Salem, OR MoreLess Info
As of 2013, native grasses are being restored to the Minto Brown Park. Visitors can expect to see this restoration, along with a large off-leash area for pets, and 14 hiking trails ranging from .11 miles to 1.89 miles.
20.6 Miles
91% 55 votes
Historic Buildings 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 MoreLess Info
With its grand architecture, Victorian gardens and intricate stained glass, the Historic Deepwood Estate is a must-see for locals and visitors to Salem. The estates rich history began in 1893, and today the grounds are available for weddings and private events.
20.6 Miles
95% 21 votes
Farmers Markets Green Lot, Downtown Salem, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Beginning in 1998, the Salem Saturday Market has since grown to be one of the largest market operations in the state of Oregon. Fresh and locally grown produce and flowers are available as are specialty food items from a variety of vendors.
20.7 Miles
90% 111 votes
Parks 600 Mission Street, Salem, OR 97302 MoreLess Info
Bush's Pasture Park contains the oldest greenhouse conservatory in Oregon, the Bush Barn Art Center featuring contemporary art, and the Bush Museum in the Asahel Bush home. The park also contains numerous playgrounds, horseshoe courts, tennis courts, and ball fields.
20.7 Miles
90% 30 votes
History Museums 600 Mission St. S.E., Salem, OR 97302 MoreLess Info
Guided tours take visitors to Bush House Museum back to 1878, the year the family mansion was constructed. Inhabited for 75 years by the family of owner Asahel Bush II, the house, located in Bush's Pasture Park, was kept largely in its original condition.
20.7 Miles
61% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 365 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
The Regal Cinemas Santiam 11 is an eleven-auditorium movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood films in digital video and sound. The theater features stadium-style seating throughout all auditoriums.
20.9 Miles
92% 90 votes
Libraries 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Patrons can find over 350,000 items including print books, audio books, DVDs, videos, music CDs, cassettes, public computers, meeting space, and art shows at the Salem Public Library. Visitors can also view a small art gallery.
20.9 Miles
91% 69 votes
History Museums 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
The Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill explores the wool production process, with costumed history interpreters leading tours in the historic water-powered mill, built in 1889, that stands with 8 other historical buildings on the 5-acre site.
21.0 Miles
96% 52 votes
Hiking Trails Mount Hood National Forest, Welches, OR MoreLess Info
Located in the Mount Hood National Forest, the Salmon River Trail follows the Salmon River through old growth forest, with established campsites along the route.
21.1 Miles
89% 46 votes
Colleges & Universities 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
Willamette University is a private university that features a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through its wide range of schools. The location's athletic programs include football, soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and softball.
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