Albany has built a reputation as one of Oregon's better antiques towns, with a concentration of dealers in the historic downtown core. Several multi-dealer shops occupy the ground floors of 19th-century commercial buildings along First and Second avenues, offering everything from Victorian furniture and Depression glass to vintage tools and mid-century collectibles.
The density of antiques dealers is directly connected to the town's historic districts — there's a lot of old stuff here and a steady stream of estate sales. If you're driving through on I-5 and looking for a reason to stop, the antiques shops give you one. Allow an hour or two to work through the better shops. Hours vary, so weekends are more reliable than weekdays.