Location: Philomath
Top Things to do in Philomath
The 10 Best Things to Do in Philomath, United States
Philomath (/fɪˈloʊməθ/ fi-LOH-məth) is a city in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It was named for Philomath (Greek, "love of learning") College. The population was 4,584 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Corvallis, Oregon, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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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. Harris Bridge Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Josh W - Corvallis, Oregon
For $2 a tasting or $10 for all 5, you can sample their brandy infused wines...very unique. A tasting is two swallows. It's a great little place like mosy vineyards in the area. Right next to a covered bridge too. Great Sunday afternoon spot in the country.
3. 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.
4. Benton County Historical Society and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By RosemarieR - Corvallis, Oregon
The day I visited there were two exhibits: one on aviation, apparently a permanent installation, and a special exhibit on Presidential quilts, there for a limited time.
Both were well done, with more than adequate informational tags. Many of the objects displayed had local connections.
Not to be ignored is the building itself-the old main of the college?
There is a small gift shop/book shop with large collection of Oregon books.
Other visitors included a family with small children and a senior couple. All seemed to enjoy their visit.
5. Mary's Peak Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Sarahfi - Eugene
This place has a lot going for it. Great hiking trails across beautiful landscapes and wildflower shows in the spring. The road up to the site from the main roads is a lot of fun, especially if you are a "driver." The reason we won't be going back is the atrocity at the top of the peak. How this passed committee, we cannot figure out. The views away from the tower were mostly breathtaking, but there was another tower not too far away. My husband and I are both sensitive to these types of signals, so were exhausted and headachy by the top. It's really a shame, as this area is truly beautiful. So many wild places need a better buffer from the modern day!
6. 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!
7. 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!
8. Lumos Wine Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
The Lumos tasting room is located on our historic family farm in Wren, OR – just 16 miles west of Corvallis and forty miles east of the coast. Housed in the big ol’ barn on what is left of the H bar H Dude Ranch which flourished in the 1940’s, the tasting room sits atop the vineyard and provides a view of the Oregon coast range and Mary’s Peak that is unique to the valley.
Reviewed By russbrooks - Atlanta, Georgia
We stopped in to sample the wines and have a picnic on a Saturday afternoon. The tasting room is in a tastefully re-purposed barn. The view from the barn was spectacular and the wines we sampled were delicious, particularly the pinot noir. The tasting room staff couldn't have been more welcoming.
9. Cardwell Hill Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Michael H - Schaumburg, Illinois
A real gem of a place. Beautiful views and a small, family-run vineyard/winery with many award-winning wines. We particularly loved their Pinot Gris and Pinot Noirs.They have a beautiful outside area with a deck covered by grape vines with edible grapes. The vineyards are in the views with surrounding tree-covered hills. The owners are friendly and hard-working.
10. Spindrift Cellars
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Often described as "strikingly original" or "the little winery that could," Spindrift Cellars certainly lives up to its tributes. Owned and run by winemaker Matthew Compton and his wife, Tabitha, the urban winery in Downtown Philomath maintains a reputation for wines that are fruit forward, earthy, and expressive of the local vineyards that produce them. Matt and Tabitha have built their winery business with both passion and intelligence. They focus on producing crisp, quality wines that display the true varietal characteristics of the grape, bolstered by a sustainable farming foundation. As Spindrift has grown, the couple's labor of love continues to produce a full line of nationally recognized fine wines, offered at consumer friendly prices. "We're showing more of what the vineyards can do in our area, in the heart of the Willamette Valley," says Matthew. "They're true to variety, they're bright and fragrant and well-received by consumers.
Reviewed By FJDriver - Essex, Vermont
Spent some time here on our way to Eugene for a wine tasting. We were impressed with the caliber of the 7 offerings. Because they are a small outfit, we were disappointed we couldn't buy their brand back in the east. But at least we got to sample some wonderful Pinot Noir, and Pinot Gris, along with a very nice ice wine. Worth the detour off Highway 99W.
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