2019
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Carousel in Old Town

Year Round Walk

SN: 113344 - 2019 / Y2464

when is the event

The event is closed

From Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 to Dec 31st, 2019

Start box available: Dawn to dusk

where is the event

Albany, Oregon

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Pops Branding Iron

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Bridges - Spanning the USA

Carousels Across America

Ice Cream Parlors

Little Free Libraries

Take a Walk In a City Park

United States Post Offices

Walking America's Ports of Call

Walk the USA - Street by Street

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

All walkers must register pryor to walking. Pets are welcome except in buildings. Cleanup and leash laws apply. Operating times of the Carousel sometimes vary. To call in advance. Phone:(541) 497-2934. WOC: Depots, Entertainment, Emergency, Eyes, Galleries, Gardens, Gargoyles, Historic Homes, Hospitals, Hotel, Images, Italian, Ink, Japanese, Java, Jewelry, Justice, Noodles, nurseries, Overlooks. ESVA: Brew, Historic Train Station (Now Ciddicis Pizza) 5th & Lyon, Restaurants

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 3, 5, 10, 12km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

Parking is limited around the carousel building, but parking is available in nearby Monteith park at the foot of Washington St. Near the senior center, and along water street. The carousel is closed on Tuesdays, But you may tour the facility on other days and see volunteers painting or carving the new animals that will be added to the carousel. The walk takes you through the historic areas of Albany The many Challenges will be listed in the registration book. Most are easily found on the route with the exception of the Historic Train Station (1912) on the corner of 5th and Lion streets, now Ciddicci's Pizza or the old St. Francis Hotel on 1st and Ferry, also 1912. The White Spires Albany Presbyterian Church (1891) 5th and Washington. I can say with confidence that this walk has more Special programs and State challenges than any walk in Oregon. For dining: Brick and Mortar, A new Italian restaurant, a German restaurant, among others along First Avenue and the down town core.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

901 Pacific Blvd. SE Albany OR 97321 From I-5: South or North follow signs to City Center after entering pacific Blvd. Continue on Pacific. POPS BRANDING IRON will be a half block from the traffic light right after the Chevron Station. POPS will be on your Right. Register at Pops then drive to down town to start the walk from the Carousel. Driving directions will be attached to the map/walk directions.

Maps phrase and directions link

The address / location has not been set.

event sponsor

Albany Fitwalkers (AVA-0474)

Event website: albanyfitwalkers.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.