Brewing the Finest Microbrews in Oregon & the Willamette Valley
Over 25 Styles of Oregon’s Finest Microbrews Brewed On-Site • 16 On Tap From Refreshing Pilsners to Hoppy Northwest IPAs to Rich & Creamy Imperial Stouts We Use Only the Finest Malts & Locally Grown Whole-Cone Hops
Albany
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Take a Tour of Historic Homes
Albany’s historic downtown is just 3 miles west of the I-5 freeway and boasts over 700 historic homes and buildings in many different architectural styles. Self-guided tours of these historic districts are available. Be sure to tour the historic Monteith House Museum, built in 1849 for Albany’s founders. Open seasonally or by appointment, visitors can discover what life was like for early settlers of the Willamette Valley in this very well preserved home. Call (541) 928-0911 for more information. www.monteithhouse.com www.albanyvisitors.com Ralston House, Hackleman Histo ric District
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Live Music 3 Nights a Week Family Friendly till 8 PM Every Night Brewery Tours - Check Website for Details Famous Unique Burgers Hearty Homemade Soups Daily Specials Home of THE Chili Beer
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140 NE Hill Street • Albany, Oregon
541-928-1931 www.calapooiabrewing.com
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Help Build an Historic Carousel
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Imagine a grand, classic carousel, populated by prancing bears and leaping salmon, galloping horses and bounding hares, a veritable Noah’s ark built by hand and ready to carry a new generation of children into a wonderful world of art and imagination. This dream is coming to life at the Historic Carousel and Museum, a non-profit volunteer-driven organization dedicated to building a traditional carousel. The project began in 2002 and it is estimated that it will be completed in 2015; the finished carousel will feature 52 animals and 2 chariots, each hand-painted and carved from basswood with hand tools. Become a part of this incredible project by volunteering to help with the carving and painting of the carousel pieces. No experience is necessary, and volunteers of all skill levels are welcome. Help build a more beautiful community in Albany by supporting the carousel project. The Historic Carousel and Museum is located at 503 First Ave W. in Albany, and is open 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday, and until 9 pm on Wednesdays. To volunteer, arrange a group tour or for more information, call (541) 791-3340. www.albanycarousel.com
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House, orge E. Chamberlain Historic Governor Ge Hackleman District
Historic Homes photos courtesy of Albany Visitors Association
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Visit Talking Water Gardens
The Albany-Millersburg Talking Water Gardens is the first public/private engineering project of its kind in the United States; a constructed wetland designed to provide an additional level of natural treatment for a combined municipal and industrial wastewater flow. It will be the final step in returning this treated water safely to the Willamette River. Talking Water Gardens was built on the former site of a plywood mill. The land has been transformed by the wetlands by providing a sustainable long-term solution which preserves the surrounding land, including a 200-acre environmental preserve bounded by creeks, a backwater river channel oxbow, and the Willamette River. Trails and signage explain the hydrological forces at work in the wetlands, naturally conditioning the water for its return to nearby streams. Talking Water Gardens has become a destination for walking, wildlife watching and environmental education opportunities. It is an area that respects the history of the land – past, present and future. Floating wetlands vegetation, wildflowers, scrub and marsh plants and trees have been planted to prevent erosion and help reduce water temperature by providing shade in the wetland cells. Plants were selected to provide an aesthetically pleasing and varied natural environment that promotes biodiversity and wildlife habitat. Waterfalls and weirs provide aeration, mixing, and sound…hence the namesake “talking water.” The natural topography is used to provide aeration and mixing by waterfalls to enrich oxygen content in the water, and enhance growth of plants and organisms that will consume the nutrients. Since its grand opening in June of 2012, the 50 acre Talking Water Gardens offers visitors a chance to see waterfowl, western pond turtles, and wild mink just to name a few. More than 50 varieties of native plants and trees can be seen along the two miles of hiking trails, with waterfalls and bridges along the way. Talking Water Gardens has won several engineering and environmental awards, and is a must-stop for Albany visitors interested in wildlife watching. Call the Albany Visitors Association at (541)928-0911 for more information. www.albanyvisitors.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®