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City in Benton County, Oregon, United States
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Corvallis is a city of 61,000 people (2022) and serves as the Benton County seat in the state of Oregon and the home of Oregon State University, the state's oldest public higher education institution (founded in 1868 as Corvallis College).
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between 14th and 30th and South of Monroe St.
Oregon State has a beautiful picturesque campus with many historic buildings, some of which are more than a century old. Make sure to check out the Memorial Union building and Dixon rec center located in the middle of campus just off of 25th and Campus Way. The sports programs are also a great attraction and a good way to spend a day.
Hopefully you can visit this courthouse for pleasure and not because you have to. This courthouse, in downtown Corvallis, was built in 1888 and is the oldest active courthouse in the state of Oregon.
One of Corvallis' most popular parks, there are several playground structures and picnic shelters throughout the 75 acre grounds as well as a historic locomotive, an art sculpture that resembles dinosaur bones and the Rose Garden with over 250 varieties of roses (full bloom in mid-June).
The historic fort operated from 1856-1865 to monitor the Coast Indian Reservation. Today, the park has trails, interpretive panels, restrooms, and a group picnic shelter.
Summer festival that has been growing by leaps and bounds every year. A festival focused on science. Includes a kinetic sculpture race through mud, water, and dry land. Also an independent film festival.
This festival has been happening in Corvallis for years. Happens the first weekend after the University term begins. Located in a park downtown includes crafts and music.
Head downtown to the waterfront on Saturdays for a local Farmer's Market that includes many organic options. Berries in Oregon are a can't miss treat.
Although Corvallis is a small community the people support independent thought and movies.
Enjoy a lovely walk along the Willamette River.
Many sports to choose from. In particular, if you've never been to an American Football game then attending a Beaver football game might be fun. The game day atmosphere on campus is absolutely electric. Buying tickets in advance may be advisable.
Burritos, fast, good.
Excellent Hawaiian food. Across the street from OSU Campus on Monroe street.
Excellent Thai Restaurant. Right across the street from Campus on Monroe street.
A fun frozen yogurt shop next to Market of Choice and across from OSU.
Little place which serves usual type food like hamburgers, hot dogs, and more. Serves alcohol, a lot of IPAs if you're into that. Try the chicken gizzards!
Established 1985.
The most popular pizza establishment in town, this restaurant has two locations (locations below). In the evenings be prepared for long lines downtown. Order pizza by the slice or for the family. The best chocolate chip cookies for only $.75, or 3 for $2.
Sushi and Korean BBQ. Good happy-hour specials after 8:30PM.
Brew pub with high-quality bar food at 300 SW Jefferson (3rd & Jefferson).
A unique blend of Mexican and Cajun, this hip restaurant is a favorite among the locals. Go to the BACRoom for a 4-table bar and privacy.
Gastropub specializing in cocktails and bar food.
The best Mexican food in Corvallis. On Garfield and 9th Street just north of Grant. There's also a happy hour!
A quaint Indian restaurant serving buffet in the afternoon for only $5.95 (load up!). The operating hours are complicated please check online for more info.
Small family-owned organic coffee shop that serves organic vegetarian and vegan food. Breakfast till 2PM with a larger menu on Sa Su. Great for people watching too.
Awesome burgers, including a great vegetarian option, the Sun Burger. Great fries, as well. Low-key, slightly "divey" atmosphere. One of Corvallis' better pubs, with outdoor seating. Sunday brunch. 5% discount when paying with cash.
Southern style restaurant with a wide variety of dishes. Operating hours vary by day. Please see online for more information.
Good sports bar feel. Huge crowds after different college sporting events. Its big night is Wednesdays, which is "Pint Night". During this night, a different beer is featured (such as Fat Tire, or Heff), free pint glasses. Starts at 7PM and 9PM.
Corvallis Sports Park
Sports bar with seats looking over an indoor soccer field. Local gathering place for Portland Timbers supporters.
As part of American Dream Pizza. Enter through the pizza parlor, or from the alley. Nice, small bar with happy hour after 11PM. Very chill, having somewhat of a romantic feel.
College bar across the street from the OSU campus. Lots of outdoor seating with a cozy interior. Inside of a historic building. Serves bar foods.
A co-ed Christian orientated housing development.
Chain hotel.
A Hilton Garden Inn chain hotel.
A hotel right next to the river.
The oldest bed and breakfast in Corvallis, situated on a five acre estate. Partially historic.
An upper class shoe store that sells a variety of brands like BCBG Girls, Nine West, and Two Lips.
Everything you need to be a Beaver fan along with a large selection of books.
Burst's Candies (formerly Burst's Chocolates) specializes in handmade small-batch gourmet chocolates. Made fresh in Oregon, they are a premium gift for any occasion.
At 2 locations
On Kings Blvd
Asian groceries on Van Buren
On Walnut Blvd
By car
By car, Corvallis is about 1½ hours (83.6 mi) south of Portland, almost an hour (42.4 mi) north of Eugene, and 45 minutes (34.8 mi) south of Salem, the state capital.
By train
The closest Amtrak station is Albany, some 15 minutes north by car. Some shuttle bus services are available. You can use Linn-Benton loop bus from downtown Corvallis to go to Albany.
By bus
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