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Sightseeing
A stroll along the nearby Campus Way bike path to the covered bridge is especially nice at dawn and sunset. Keep an eye out for Marys Peak to the west--the highest point in the Oregon coast range.
6 locals recommend
Irish Bend Covered Bridge
Midge Cramer PathA stroll along the nearby Campus Way bike path to the covered bridge is especially nice at dawn and sunset. Keep an eye out for Marys Peak to the west--the highest point in the Oregon coast range.
Continue past Irish Bend covered bridge to explore many miles of soft surface trails that continue all the way to the Marys River and vineyards beyond.
57 locals recommend
Bald Hill Natural Area
Continue past Irish Bend covered bridge to explore many miles of soft surface trails that continue all the way to the Marys River and vineyards beyond.
Fitton Green Trailhead
980 NW Panorama DrBest views of Marys Peak and the coast range.
Oregon State University
1500 Southwest Jefferson WayWillamette Park
Willamette ParkChip Ross Park
Northwest Lester AvenueExplore Oregon white oak woodlands and views of Corvallis.
The park hosts occasional summer concerts in a small grassy amphitheater. The neighboring community garden and willow rooms are fun to explore, especially in late summer.
Bruce Starker Arts Park
4485 SW Country Club DrThe park hosts occasional summer concerts in a small grassy amphitheater. The neighboring community garden and willow rooms are fun to explore, especially in late summer.
Osborn Aquatic Center
1940 NW Highland DrIndoor and outdoor swimming
Grass Roots Books & Music
251 SW 2nd StThe Corvallis Book Bin
215 SW 4th StDarkside Cinema
215 SW 4th StBest spot for independent films
Meadow wildflowers in June, old growth douglas-fir forest hikes year-round, and cross-country skiing in winter.
44 locals recommend
Marys Peak
Meadow wildflowers in June, old growth douglas-fir forest hikes year-round, and cross-country skiing in winter.
E-Bikes
2263 Northwest Kings BoulevardRenting an e-bike can be a fun way to explore Corvallis
Jackson-Frazier Wetlands
3600 NE Lancaster StBeazell Memorial County Forest
Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens
17900 Priem RdWhen you're looking for an excuse to explore the countryside
Food scene
TacoVino
151 NW Monroe AveCommon Fields
545 Southwest 3rd StreetTacos El Machin
544 SW 4th StLe Patissiér
956 NW Circle BlvdTried & True Coffee Company
160 SW Madison AveAmerican Dream Pizza Campus
2525 NW Monroe AveBombs Away Cafe - A Funky Taqueria
2527 NW Monroe AveAnd don't miss the bar in back
Allan's Coffee & Tea
2541 Northwest Monroe AvenueCardwell Hill Cellars
24241 Cardwell Hill DrLumos Wine Co.
24000 Cardwell Hill DrHarris Bridge Vineyard LLC
22937 Harris RdTyee Wine Cellars
26335 Greenberry RdThe Dizzy Hen
1247 Main StGreat for bunch
They bring the farmer's market to the table in a beautiful setting.
22 locals recommend
Gathering Together Farm
25159 Grange Hall RdThey bring the farmer's market to the table in a beautiful setting.
First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op North Store
2855 Northwest Grant AvenueSuds & Suds
1035 NW Kings BlvdWaterfront farmers' market from spring to fall on Wednesdays and Saturdays
37 locals recommend
Corvallis Farmers' Market
Northwest 1st StreetWaterfront farmers' market from spring to fall on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Sip something warm and tasty outdoors under the flowery gazebos or indoors in the colorful green house.
Susan's Garden & Coffee Shop
1299 NW 29th StSip something warm and tasty outdoors under the flowery gazebos or indoors in the colorful green house.
Trader Joe's
1550 NW 9th St