Oregon offers a very diverse playground to those who like to get out and see the countryside! Albany is located halfway between the Cascade mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, giving people many opportunities to get outside and see some truly stunning scenery.

10 to 20 miles from Fairground: Lynn County Historical Museum - located about 20 miles south west of Fairgrounds - 101 Park East Avenue, Brownsville, OR 97327, (541) 466-3390

Bowers Rock State Park - located about 5 miles west of Fairgrounds

Salem - State Capital - 20 miles north on I-5 freeway

20 to 50 miles from Fairgrounds: Cascadia State Park - about 35 miles east on Hwy 20.

Silver Falls State Park - about 43 miles north east on State Rd 214.

Over 50 miles from Fairgrounds: Historic Newport City - 65 miles west of Fairgrounds on Hwy 20 (right on coast)

Places in Newport worth visiting:
- South Beach State Park
- Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
- Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
- Yaquina Head Lighthouse
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- many dog friendly beaches!!

Page Updated 04.13.2011