Location: Corvallis
Top Things to do in Corvallis
The 10 Best Things to Do in Corvallis, United States
Corvallis /kɔːrˈvælɪs/ is a city in central western Oregon, United States. It is the county seat of Benton County and the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 54,462. Its population was estimated by the Portland Research Center to be 55,298 in 2013. Corvallis is the location of Oregon State University, a large Hewlett-Packard research campus, and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Restaurants in Corvallis
1. Oregon State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By TartanCat57 - Appin, United Kingdom
The time to visit this lovely campus is either the spring when all the rhodys are in bloom or in October-November when the flame maples are ablaze. You can spend all say wandering from one end of campus to the other enjoying the park-like setting. There is a free campus shuttle and most of the campus is fairly car-free. Be sure and visit the library where you can view the most amazing art collection on all floors. Cafes are dotted aroiund the campus in different buildings and you can pay a visit to buy Beaver gear at the large and relocated bookstore!
2. Corvallis Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
On Saturdays and Wednesdays from mid-April to late November, the Corvallis Farmers' Market fills the downtown Riverfront with the sights, scents and tastes of our agricultural bounty. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey, grains, nuts, meat, cut flowers and nursery plants all come farm direct to you from the producers in our Local Six counties. Enjoy baked goods and restaurant foods made with local ingredients while listening to live music and observing the locals in their native environment.
Reviewed By madzhouse - Corvallis, Oregon
The Corvallis Farmers' Market has grown in size over the last few years. I hardly recognized it since I had not been in a couple of years. There are craft booths, soaps, honey, apparel, knife and garden tool sharpening, musicians, and every veggie, meats/poultry under...MoreGlad you are enjoying the farmers' market despite some challenges. The Artisan Faire is not under our control, and they are allowing vendors to crowd some sidewalks to the point it is difficult to get a wheelchair or stroller through.
3. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Marge387 - Portland, Oregon
Finley is a beautiful wildlife refuge year round. My favorite time to go is in the winter when all the ducks, swans, and Canada geese are there. In the spring it's covered in flowers. In the summer, the wetlands are low and it's easy to see frogs. There are lots of different trails and viewing areas throughout the refuge, so there's lots of places to explore!
4. Bald Hill Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Kristy Arbuckle L
We visited today--one of the hottest days of the summer--and really enjoyed the scenery and the people watching. Maybe because it was a holiday weekend, we saw people engaged in all kinds of activities--road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, running, enjoying the off-leash area with their dogs--and even roller skating. With the combination of paved and dirt trails, there is truly something for everyone. Looking forward to going back soon!
5. Peavy Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By TartanCat57 - Appin, United Kingdom
Set a bit north of Corvallis, Peavy Arboretum is a stunning place to mountain bike, trail run, stroll along with your kids to a stocked lake, amble and birdwatch. Lots of parking and some old and lovely forestry buildings that one can rent for special occasions. There are forestry roads to walk and single-track to run and bike. A perfect place for a peaceful sojourn.
6. OSU McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By dbalcaen
Spent a couple hours plodding up the hill to the top of Dimple Hill. Great walk, varied forest is a mix of Douglas Fir (Psuedotsuga Menziesii, Hemlock and mixed deciduous. Varied soils. Trail had mostly a crushed basalt on the surface so would be OKAY in the rain. I noticed the great work on drainage, some water bars and culverts crossing the trail to maintain the trail integrity.
7. 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
At 2 Towns Ciderhouse our aim is Damn Fine Cider. This means cider produced using the best the Northwest has to offer, superior brewing standards, innovation and a lot of love. We offer a number of flagship ciders, as well as a variety of seasonal and experimental brews to please every palate. Come on in to our new tap room and try our scrumptious ciders directly from the source! Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6:00 p.m. For the holiday season we will also be open November 11 through December 23. Cheers!
Reviewed By VancouverAndersons - Vancouver, Washington
Two Towns Ciderhouse is located off Hwy 34 in an industrial section of Corvallis. Don't let the outside deter you from sampling a wide variety of ciders, each made with PNW ingredients. Purchase a flight of 4 to sample - the multi-page guides on each of the tables describe in detail what each cider is made of and they are by no means just variations on your basic cider. The staff also will tell you about the ciders as well. We left with a case (6 bottles of Outcider, 4 of Brightcider, and 2 of Nice and Naughty.) Nice and Naughty is a seasonal cider that we will be heating up when it is cold and rainy out.
8. Siuslaw National Forest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We enjoyed our time in the Siuslaw Forest. The forest extends from Tillamook to Coos Bay along the Oregon Pacific Ocean Coast.
We liked the differences in forest as it extends from lush to less lush as one gets closer to the Oregon dunes area.
Siuslaw Forest is more than 630,000 acres.
9. Rose Garden in Avery Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By susie1717m - London
If you love Roses ??? and wish to see fantastic displays then this is the place to visit. The initial perfume in the air when I arrived was beautiful. Every colour Rose imaginable was growing here. I a word ' Beautiful ' .
10. Riverfront Commemorative Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Seafood_Eatsame - Corvallis
In one of the best examples of vision and leadership for any size city, the City of Corvallis, years ago, decided to start buying former industrial property along its downtown riverfront toward the notion that it should be dedicated as public open space. Facing criticism from the usual kind of short-sighted people, they persisted in buying properties as they became available, and today everyone can enjoy Riverfront Park on any normal day - and especially on Farmer Market days when the street is blocked off for the community, its local farmers, craftspeople, food vendors and visitors who happen to be in town. On Farmers Market days, the park turns into a place that every community needs to be healthy and happy - and it's all because a few city leaders years ago had the vision and courage to do the right thing! Frankly, I would love to see a plaque dedicated to the people who made this park a reality.
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