Location: Corvallis
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What to do and see in Corvallis, Oregon (OR): The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Siuslaw National Forest
2. Oregon State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By garycL5657BK - Saint Joseph, United States
Being an OSU graduate it was great today walk campus and see the many improvements made over the 30+ years since I entered or re-entered the workforce. Great place, great learning and greatful,
3. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By StreamGeek - Corvallis, United States
We have been visiting Finley for over 20 years. We took our boys there when they were toddlers and delighted in the cottontail rabbits that congregated around the headquarters house lawn, then later as young boys when they most looked forward to the newt ponds and finding garter snakes, and now as young men they join us to watch kestrels and harriers hunt, listen to the warble of lazuli buntings in the spring, or enjoy a picnic dinner under our favorite oak. Highly recommend stretching your legs on a trail; We love Woodpecker Loop hike, McFadden Marsh, along with other secret little corners. But even if you just slowly drive the refuge roads, stopping to look and listen for wildlife, it's still a very worthwhile visit. Something different to see every season of the year. Dawn and dusk are our favorite times to visit. Going in the winter provides needed relief by providing expanses of sky and green hills - even when its cloudy and rainy, and hundreds of waterfowl will lift anyone's mood. Dawn in the spring and early summer comes early, but you'll be rewarded with a chorus of birdsong! Summer evenings on the marsh may allow a peek at an otter family. Also a delightful time to soak up the view from the wooden deck around an ancient oak (Woodpecker Loop). Bring binoculars if you have them!
4. Peavy Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
5. Corvallis Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 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 andertan - Corvallis, United States
We go most Saturdays just for the community connection, lots of local providers with fresh yummy stuff, all kinds and levels of music and entertainment for all ages. If you're new to or visiting Corvallis, this and the co-op are an ideal introduction.
6. OSU McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Lyniebird
There are few places that allow horseback riding close to populated areas. OSU has made this beautiful area available for multiple use and we are incredibly grateful.
7. Rose Garden in Avery Park
8. 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 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 PassionforLife25
We stopped by here after doing a college tour. This place is for age 21 and over, including the patio area. Great little cider house. Staff were fun,upbeat,and friendly. They had over 20 ciders on tap. We did a sampler tray and it was fun to taste some different kinds of cider than you normally buy. We loved the pineapple and marionberry one. This place is right off the hwy. You can see thru the windows how they make the cider. You can also purchase cider in cans,bottles, and growlers. They had some cheese and hummus platters you could also order to have with your cider. Great place to stop by!
9. Bald Hill Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By AlanK896 - Corvallis, United States
This area is composed of mixed regions including forested and open fields. Quiet and generally not crowded. You can literally get away from it all within minutes of downtown. There is parking available at the fairgrounds, just across the street from one of the entrence ways. There are great areas to just ride, hike or treat oneself to a picnic. Also note that you can access the area from the OSU campus that's also a comfrortable ride from town and fun to explore, especially on the weekends.
10. Riverfront Commemorative Park
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