Ashlee’s Favorites: Albany
Entertainment
Take a few minutes to appreciate the decor details in this incredible space. Everything about this business is top quality, from the movies they carefully choose to play, to their artwork, to their delicious treats. Such a gem!!
23 locals recommend
Pix Theatre
321 SW 2nd AveTake a few minutes to appreciate the decor details in this incredible space. Everything about this business is top quality, from the movies they carefully choose to play, to their artwork, to their delicious treats. Such a gem!!
The gem of Albany!! See all of the hand-carved animals, experience the beautiful building, tour the carving workshop, and take home a perfect Albany souvenir from their cute gift shop.
38 locals recommend
Historic Carousel and Museum
503 W 1st AveThe gem of Albany!! See all of the hand-carved animals, experience the beautiful building, tour the carving workshop, and take home a perfect Albany souvenir from their cute gift shop.
Albany Regional Museum
136 SE Lyon StLearn about the history that made Albany what it is today!
Food scene
Create some "margin" on your trip to enjoy a cup of locally and ethically sourced coffee or tea. This is my favorite spot in town!
16 locals recommend
Margin Coffee
206 SW 2nd AveCreate some "margin" on your trip to enjoy a cup of locally and ethically sourced coffee or tea. This is my favorite spot in town!
Looking for a fancier date night? Have an award winning chef serve up an incredible dish made from locally sourced goods.
24 locals recommend
Sybaris Bistro
442 W 1st AveLooking for a fancier date night? Have an award winning chef serve up an incredible dish made from locally sourced goods.
Such an incredible breakfast and lunch spot! Fresh and local ingredients, enjoyed in a great refurbed historic building. Check out the ceiling!
34 locals recommend
Brick & Mortar Café
222 W 1st AveSuch an incredible breakfast and lunch spot! Fresh and local ingredients, enjoyed in a great refurbed historic building. Check out the ceiling!
Tone Thai
236 W 1st AveThis is just damn good Thai food.
They aren't kidding about the "comfort food" bit. Incredible, fresh, clean, satisfying.
6 locals recommend
Ba's Vietnamese Comfort Food
117 SE 1st AveThey aren't kidding about the "comfort food" bit. Incredible, fresh, clean, satisfying.
My favorite happy hour menu! Drinks upon drinks upon good food upon drinks.
32 locals recommend
Vault 244
244 W 1st AveMy favorite happy hour menu! Drinks upon drinks upon good food upon drinks.
I have a soft spot for local breweries, especially ones that have great vibes and occasional live music!
16 locals recommend
Calapooia Brewing
140 NE Hill StI have a soft spot for local breweries, especially ones that have great vibes and occasional live music!
The ultimate sweet-tooth satisfier. Her cupcakes are the best I've ever had. Ever. Also, the sugar cookies, buttercream cookie sandwiches, scones, brownies. Hello.
6 locals recommend
Natural Sprinkles Co.
202 SW 2nd AveThe ultimate sweet-tooth satisfier. Her cupcakes are the best I've ever had. Ever. Also, the sugar cookies, buttercream cookie sandwiches, scones, brownies. Hello.
Aside from being a fellow Woman Owned Business (we proudly have quite a few in Downtown Albany!), Liz is serving up some incredibly authentic German dishes!
6 locals recommend
Little Wuesten Cafe
115 SW Ellsworth StAside from being a fellow Woman Owned Business (we proudly have quite a few in Downtown Albany!), Liz is serving up some incredibly authentic German dishes!
I have guests come from all over the state just to eat at Novak's. This place is beyond a local favorite!! Go hungry, leave with a food baby and a desire to take a nap.
11 locals recommend
Novak's Hungarian Restaurant
208 SW 2nd AveI have guests come from all over the state just to eat at Novak's. This place is beyond a local favorite!! Go hungry, leave with a food baby and a desire to take a nap.
This spot is on the other side of town, but worth the 5 minute drive. Everyone needs a go-to Sushi spot!!
Ginza Japanese Restaurant
2218 Santiam Hwy SEThis spot is on the other side of town, but worth the 5 minute drive. Everyone needs a go-to Sushi spot!!
This isn't your average burger and fry joint. No way. This is a flavor party in your mouth.
12 locals recommend
First Burger
210 W 1st AveThis isn't your average burger and fry joint. No way. This is a flavor party in your mouth.
Besides their wonderful cuisine, their quality wine list and ambience is ideal for a romantic date night.
19 locals recommend
Sweet Red Bistro
208 W 1st AveBesides their wonderful cuisine, their quality wine list and ambience is ideal for a romantic date night.
Food carts and a taphouse!!! They just keep adding more... Worth the drive or stroll across the bridge into North Albany.
11 locals recommend
The Barn at Hickory Station
640 NW Hickory StFood carts and a taphouse!!! They just keep adding more... Worth the drive or stroll across the bridge into North Albany.
Shopping
If you're staying in one of my listings, then you might as well add to your historic experience by checking out our two story antique mall! So many booths to see, offering such a diverse selection in style and periods!
9 locals recommend
Albany Antique Mall
145 SW 2nd AveIf you're staying in one of my listings, then you might as well add to your historic experience by checking out our two story antique mall! So many booths to see, offering such a diverse selection in style and periods!
Are you a dapper gent? Have a dapper gent in your life that would love some dapper swag? This place is incredible for menswear.
7 locals recommend
The Natty Dresser
124 Broadalbin St SWAre you a dapper gent? Have a dapper gent in your life that would love some dapper swag? This place is incredible for menswear.
If you love a certain decor piece in my hotel, there's a good chance it came from Oak Creek. They have the cutest hand-made goodies from local artists and crafters.
Oak Creek Collection Marketplace
301 W 1st AveIf you love a certain decor piece in my hotel, there's a good chance it came from Oak Creek. They have the cutest hand-made goodies from local artists and crafters.
Don't forget about the fur friends in your life that are missing you while you're gone! Take them home a little treat, and support another of our incredible local small businesses.
Sniffany's Pet Boutique
222 W 1st AveDon't forget about the fur friends in your life that are missing you while you're gone! Take them home a little treat, and support another of our incredible local small businesses.
Looking for some fresh produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, organic meat, and/or beautiful fresh cut blooms? Our Saturday market is just two blocks from both the hotel and my house.
6 locals recommend
Albany Farmers' Market
Southwest 4th AvenueLooking for some fresh produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, organic meat, and/or beautiful fresh cut blooms? Our Saturday market is just two blocks from both the hotel and my house.
Looking for a gift to take home to a wonderful lady in your life? They have something perfect for the wife, partner, daughter, mom, aunt, cousin, friends, your mail lady, favorite barista...
Emma Downtown
422 W 1st AveLooking for a gift to take home to a wonderful lady in your life? They have something perfect for the wife, partner, daughter, mom, aunt, cousin, friends, your mail lady, favorite barista...
Find a new plant-baby, or get anything you need to care for the ones you already have at home. The owners are wonderful humans, too!
Urban Ag Supply
456 2nd AveFind a new plant-baby, or get anything you need to care for the ones you already have at home. The owners are wonderful humans, too!