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 Imagine rising with the sun, literally, in a hot air balloon. But then, the pilot tells you to hop in. No doors here, so you climb on over. From here, the only place to go is UP.
Balloon in the Willamette Valley by purchasing a ride from the Albany Visitors Association during the annual Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival or by contacting the Albany Visitors Association to find a balloon pilot in the Willamette Valley.
After a great ride, exit the basket and take in the beautiful scenery and fresh air while your pilot and crew deflate the balloon and pack it all away. You will have been smart enough to have packed a picnic lunch and some pinot noir to enjoy right there in the field.
: Bringing an extra bottle of bubbly is a sure-fire way to make friends in the field.
Kick back at the Phoenix Inn Suites. Located just a mile from the fair grounds, this is the perfect spot from which your adventure can take flight.
Albany Float Aloft Adventure Trail Map
Photo Credits
1.Launching at Albany's Northwest Art & Air Festival, Courtesy OJ Anderson
2.Inflating at Albany's Northwest Art & Air Festival, Courtesy OJ Anderson
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FireWorks Restaurant is the place for fantastic food and excellent live music.
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Sit next to friends in posh booth seats beside a fire at Bentley’s Grill and order a fresh-baked pepperoni, soprasada and prosciutto topped-pizza with fontina and whole milk mozzarella.
Wine & Fire: Toasty Fireside Weekends in the Valley
At fireside weekends at Anne Amie Vineyards, Pinot reigns supreme with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc forming the heart of the vineyards production.
Albany Float Aloft Adventure Trail
Imagine rising with the sun, literally, in a hot air balloon. But then, the pilot tells you to hop in. No doors here, so you climb on over.
Corvallis Drive & Ride Adventure Trail
Corvallis, Oregon is surrounded by natural splendor. Tee up on a sunny Willamette Valley day or cycle a few miles on our scenic bike trails.
Eugene Brews & Views Adventure Trail
Looking for a rush of excitement with stunning views of Oregon Wine Country? This trail is for you.
Mount Hood Territory Earth & Sky Adventure Trail
Take off with Oregon's premier parachute center, Skydive Oregon. Make like a bird and take professional first jump instruction, tandem and solo freefall from the largest and newest aircraft in the Northwest.
Salem Drag & Wike Adventure Trail
Take a walk on the wild side with authentic Willamette Valley wiking adventure.
Yamhill Valley by Air or By Land Adventure Trail
Take flight with Vista Balloon Adventures and you'll get an airborne view of Yamhill Valley: Oregon's Stomping Ground.
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INSIDER TIP: Bringing an extra bottle of bubbly is a sure-fire way to make friends in the field. 
