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Features Welcome to Corvallis .................................................................. Page 5 Green Corvallis ........................................................................... Page 7 Oregon State University . ............................................................ Page 9 Local Shopping . ....................................................................... Page 12 Wineries .................................................................................... Page 14 Wine Tasting 101 ...................................................................... Page 16 Agritourism ............................................................................... Page 18 Festivals .................................................................................... Page 20 Local Events ............................................................................. Page 23 Historic Corvallis ....................................................................... Page 24 Corvallis Arts . ........................................................................... Page 25 Restaurants . ............................................................................. Page 26 Lodging ..................................................................................... Page 30 Recreation . ............................................................................... Page 35 Resources ................................................................................. Page 36
553 NW Harrison Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-757-1544 • 1-800-334-8118 Fax: 541-753-2664 © 2011 Visit Corvallis, 553 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330, 541-757-1544 or 800-334-8118, Fax: 541-753-2664. Any reproduction or reprint of this guide or any portion thereof, without the express written permission of Visit Corvallis and Lee Enterprises, Inc. is prohibited. Every effort has been made to publish current information though it is subject to change without notification. Please call published numbers to confirm details. Published by Visit Corvallis & Lee Enterprises, Inc. Circulation 45,000, April 2011.
Visit Us On The Internet: www.visitcorvallis.com Contact Us By Email: info@visitcorvallis.com Editors Nia Ridley Melinda Claire Stewart Christie Weigel Curtis Wright Project Management Corvallis Gazette-Times Design & Production Daniel Morgan Corvallis Gazette-Times Advertising Information 541-758-9594
America's Most Innovative City Visit Corvallis during the 3rd weekend in July (July 15-17, 2011) to experience kinetic sculptures at their finest during da Vinci Days! It's a perfect example of the innovative thinking that goes on in this town. Kinetic sculptures are moving works of art, pedaled by human power over a rigorous, all-terrain course by teams of fun-loving racers. These engineering marvels move in all kinds of ingenious ways, sculpted into
all sorts of fantastic shapes—sea anemone, school bus, flying pink elephant, slice of cheese, yellow submarine—everything imaginable! And the racers and their pit crews are part of the art, decked out in costume and trying to out-compete each other in the entertaining show they put on for the spectators! Stop by the visitor center for more information or visitcorvallis.com
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Welcome To Corvallis! On behalf of Corvallis’ nearly 60,000 residents, we are so pleased that you have chosen to visit our community, whether for business, pleasure, or both. Although Corvallis has earned national recognition for a number of its attributes, we are particularly proud of its recent recognition as the top city in the country in innovation. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico, writing for the journal PloS ONE, did the math and found that Corvallis led the nation in patented inventions as well as economic output, personal income and preventing violent crime. You'll also find that Corvallis is an easy place to navigate. The downtown and University neighborhoods are highly walkable, and the city has been named one of the nation’s most bicycle-friendly. I encourage you to explore the many unique, locally-owned shops, restaurants, art galleries and other attractions as part of your visit. Stroll our lovely Riverfront, which features a lively Farmers' Market on most Saturday and Wednesday mornings and a central fountain perfect for people-watching and cooling off on a warm summer day. Just blocks from downtown, you’ll find Oregon State University with its historic campus and a host of activities year-round. Whether your preference is Pac 12 athletics, notable lectures, music or theatre performances, or a visit to the OSU Bookstore for a keepsake from your visit, OSU can meet your needs.
Corvallis’ location in the heart of the Willamette Valley also means you are just minutes away from a multitude of other recreation opportunities. Pack a picnic and visit the picturesque wineries located throughout the region. You’ll find friendly people, awardwinning wines and spectacular scenery. Or, try a day hike through the McDonald Forest, Finley Wildlife Refuge or other beautiful settings just outside the city limits. The city also hosts a variety of festivals, fairs and other special events throughout the year. Please consult the calendar on page 23 of this guide or visit www. visitcorvallis.com for a list of upcoming events. As you get to know this highly livable college town, perhaps you’ll find yourself wondering about Corvallis as a place to live or do business. The influence of a major research university, thriving sectors of high tech, agribusiness, biosciences, and green energy, and an educated workforce result in a solid local economy. In fact, Forbes magazine ranks Corvallis among its top 20 Best Small Places for Business and Careers. Our local Chamber of Commerce or staff at the City of Corvallis can provide additional information about doing business here. As your stay with us ends, I hope you’ll agree that Corvallis is a very special place. Thanks for your visit; please come again soon! Warmly, Julie Manning, Mayor
America’s Most Innovative City! By Bennett Hall Here in Corvallis, we like to brag about how smart we are. And why not? We are, after all, the birthplace of the inkjet printer, the transparent transistor and the Maraschino cherry. For years the city has been cropping up near the top of national “most innovative” lists, based on the number of patents issued per 100,000 people. But we always seemed to trail larger communities. Now a group of academic researchers has come up with a new way of crunching the numbers that goes beyond per capita rankings to strip out some of the disproportionate advantages that come with size. By their calculations, Corvallis emerges as the most innovative city in the United States, bar none. Based on a comparison of more than 350 metropolitan statistical areas, we also do very well in the related rankings of wealth creation and low crime rate. The findings were published in the Nov. 10 edition of PLoS One, the online journal of the Public Library of Science, by Luis M.A. Bettencourt and Geoffrey B. West of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Santa Fe Institute, Jose Lobo of Arizona State University and Deborah Strumsky of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. w w w. v i s i t c o r v a l l i s . c o m
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green corvallis! LEADING BY EXAMPLE TEACHING WITH CONVICTION not just leading by example, but also teaching sustainability to a new generation of leaders. This past year, Oregon State University (OSU) was named a “Campus Sustainability Leader” by the Sustainable Endowments Institute.
By Morgan Dumitru Internationally recognized for its safety, educational opportunities, bicycle accessibility, and energy purchasing history… by all accounts, Corvallis is a leader in green livability and an epicenter of sustainable studies and achievements. But that’s not all. Many of our farms are organic, many of our wineries are pesticidefree, and our farmers' markets are bustling. We have more green buildings per capita than anywhere else in the country. From our composting program to our green energy challenge, from our co-op grocery stores to our sustainability groups, community has been the backbone of eco-friendly change in Corvallis. However, a wonderful community to live and work in has just been the beginning. As the home to Oregon State University, one of the largest and most recognized research universities in the country, Corvallis is in a unique position of
Being a part of the OSU community, you are inherently part of two worlds. You are a citizen of Corvallis – able to enjoy the farmers markets, bicycle paths, and energy credits – and a student, faculty, or staff-member of an internationally renowned research university – challenged to go above and beyond, addressing the issues of tomorrow, as well as those of today. Organic fairtrade coffee, community gardens, student activism, a lack of sleep, wave energy pistons, well-loved bicycles, and the philosophy of environmentalism mingle here. From our tree-lined streets, to our state of the art laboratories and classrooms, Corvallis and Oregon State University are pursuing sustainability like few places on earth. Take a hike in the beautiful hills that cup our community, or sit down for an award winning locally grown meal. Sustainability isn’t achieved in a month or a year, but then again, one doesn’t receive awards for sustainable livability accidentally.
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Oregon State University By Melody Oldfield When you come to Corvallis, you’ll immediately notice the tremendous contribution Oregon State University makes to our economic, cultural, recreational and community vitality. It’s a place that’s full of possibilities — along with the people who are making them a reality: faculty, students and alumni who are meeting challenges and solving problems through research, innovation and application. As Oregon’s largest public research university and one of only two land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the United States, Oregon State is investing in the future of Oregon and beyond with a focus on three signature areas of research and teaching: earth systems science; human health and wellness; and economic and social progress. With over 23,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries, Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body, one that’s known for its friendly, close-knit community. Students can choose from more than 200 academic programs, with many offering multiple opportunities for internships, research projects and other hands-on learning.
Oregon State’s 420-acre campus is just blocks from downtown Corvallis. One of only a handful of universities listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the campus features stately buildings, seasonal landscaping and green, open spaces. Oregon State also hosts multiple events, many of which are free and open to the public. Join in with students, faculty, staff and the community at musical performances, plays and films. Listen to a notable writer or scientist or participate in a natural resource symposium. Plus, there’s the excitement of Pac-12 Conference athletics, with the Oregon State Beavers competing in a variety of men’s and women’s sports. Oregon State offers daily guided tours for prospective students and their families, as well as opportunities to meet faculty and current students. You can also take a self-guided tour of campus. Call the OSU Tour Office at 541-737-2626 or pick up an OSU Visitor’s Guide and Self-Guided Tour brochure at the information booth on Jefferson Avenue. For latest news and events listings, visit oregonstate.edu/enews.
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sHoP UniQUe Corvallis is known throughout the region for its unique shopping and dining opportunities. Our pride and joy is a traditional downtown shopping district located in the areas of First through Sixth Streets between B and Tyler Avenues. The Riverfront Park running along First Street for nine blocks has become a center for dining and entertainment. Great shopping can also be found outside of downtown, from the major locations of Timberhill and Ninth Street, to tucked away neighborhood centers full of unique surprises. Ninth Street is among our busiest shopping destinations.
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Here, several of our larger stores, as well as many smaller, locallyowned shops and storefronts are conveniently located within minutes of each other. Monroe Avenue, which is adjacent to the campus of Oregon State University, is also home to several trendy boutiques as well as coffee and restaurants to suit every budget and taste. Corvallis is home to an unusually high number of custom jewelers, unique spas and some of the finest dining anywhere. Corvallis is a great destination for rest, respite and a taste of the good life.
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Wineries CORVALLIS is the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, home to over a dozen wonderful wineries dotted throughout Benton County. For more winery information visit www.VisitCorvallis.com or www.OregonWineCountry.org
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Tyee Wine Cellars Broadley Vineyards Cardwell Hill Cellars Harris Bridge Vineyard Belle VallĂŠe Cellars Pheasant Court Winery Spindrift Cellars Benton-Lane Winery Marks Ridge Winery TeBri Vineyards
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Wine
TasTing 101 Located in the heart of the renowned Willamette Valley wine region, Benton County is an ideal place for wine tasting. Seventeen family-run wineries are members of the Benton County Wineries Association. These local wineries produce delicious wines that have received regional awards and national buzz. By Ellie Larsen
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Spend a day touring Benton County wineries and you’ll not only taste an amazing variety of great wines, but you’ll meet folks passionate about wine and take in gorgeous scenery ranging from forested hills to rolling fields. Before you go: Visit the web or stop by our office at 553 NW Harrison Blvd. Check out local wineries at www. visitcorvallis.com and download a driving map. Call the winery. Especially if you’re tasting on a weekday or have a large group. Hire a guide: A knowledgeable guide can add an educational element to your day of tasting and eliminate the guesswork.
As you taste: Ask questions. Tasting room staff here love to talk about wine and are well versed in their wares. No questions are too dumb. A matter of taste. You know what you like. Wine tasting is just that - tasting. A great way to try new things, but everyone is entitled to their own taste.
It’s okay to spit. You aren’t obligated to consume the entire taste. You might opt to spit if you have a full day of wine tasting ahead of you or if you feel you are reaching your alcohol tolerance level. You might spit if you don’t care for the wine. Eat up. Bring nibbles to snack on during your tour. Some wineries offer crackers, but feel free to bring along additional items like bread, cheese and fruit. Food in your stomach will slow down the rate of alcohol absorption. Many wineries have outdoor seating perfect for a picnic lunch.
Tasting Room Open Daily 12–5 year round 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth, OR 503-838-0944 www.emersonvineyards.com
Noteworthy. If you visit multiple wineries with multiple tastes, it’s easy to lose track of what’s what. Wineries will often provide a sheet with room for you to make your notations. Buy, buy, buy. If you really like a particular bottle, why not buy? You’ve eliminated the risk from blindly buying from a grocery store. Also, this is the best way to compliment the winemaker and it makes a great story to share if you give the bottle away as a gift, or drink with a group of friends.
Distinctive Pinot noir and Pinot gris Open Weekends May 1 through Thanksgiving Weekend 1-5 p.m. 2920 NW Scenic Drive • Albany, OR www.sprinhillcellars.com 541-928-1009
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19 The Alpine Country Trail offers a diverse range of stops amid stunning views of both the Cascades and the Coast Range. Enjoy the diversity from wine tasting and a distillery, to high tea and honey. Stop by a museum or a local artist’s studio. Find a variety of items available for purchase such as chocolate covered hazelnuts, honey, honeybased sweets, furniture, and hand-blown glass. View wildlife in its natural habitat at the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge or visit an Alpaca petting farm where Alpaca wool products and goat’s milk soaps and lotions are featured. The Alpine Country Trail has something for everyone.
an organic farm, taste some of the best wine made in the valley, feed the alpacas or visit a historical museum or garden. As you meander along Highway 34, also known as the “other way” to the coast, discover the breathtaking beauty of the Alsea (Al-See) River as it cuts its way through a spectacular valley from Philomath (fil-LO-muth) to the Pacific Ocean. You will adventure upon alpaca ranches, farm stays, nurseries, herb gardens, arts and crafts and a mercantile. Bring the camping gear and boat along and discover what this renowned river is known for; fishing swimming, picnicking, waterfalls and fish hatcheries. Enjoy the Journey!
Along the Alsea Valley Country Trail you can enjoy the bounty of
WHO’S ON THE TRAIL? Alpine Acres Alpacas & Petting Farm Alpine Community Center Alpine Glass Haus Alpine Pump, Inc. Benton-Lane Winery Hardtimes Distillery Hazelnut Hill, Inc. Honey Tree Apiaries Honeybee Sweet Shop Kat's Creek Goat Milk Products Monroe Resale Shop Queen Bee Honey Company R.F.P's Family Store Seamus Walsh Woodworking Simple Pleasures Sky Design Painting South Benton Communities Museum Sweet Spot Bakery Deli The Long Branch Restaurant and Lounge Tyee Wine Cellars Wild Goose Nature Store William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge Jan E O Jewelry Downloadable trail map available at http://oregoncountrytrails.com
Visit the OSU Sheep Center Every March the public is invited to view newly born lambs at the Oregon State University Sheep Center.
STOPS ALONG THE WAY: Alsea Acre Goat Cheese Alsea Valley Artisans Alsea Valley Bed and Breakfast D-Lou Country Quilts and More
The ewes and lambs are part of ongoing research studies in animal health, breeding, feeding and grazing management conducted by the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station. The animals are also used in instructional programs in the OSU Animal Sciences Department and the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Each year, the sheep center draws thousands of school children and other visitors. There is no admission charge, but visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Linn-Benton Food Share.
Mountain Jewel Farm
To reach the sheep center from downtown Corvallis, go west on Harrison Boulevard to the 53rd Street intersection. Continue west through the intersection on N.W. Oak Creek Road. A sign 1.8 miles from the intersection marks the road to the center. The one-lane road has turnouts to yield to oncoming traffic.
Greengable Gardens John Boy's Alsea Mercantile Kayak Shack Leaping Lamb Farm Stay ODFW Alsea Fish Hatchery Oregon Alpaca Farm Oregon Hatchery Research Center Spindrift Cellars Sundrift Ranch The Thyme Garden The Wine Vault Downloadable trail map available at http://oregoncountrytrails.com
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21 RED WHITE & BLUE RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL July 3 (5-10:30 p.m.) and July 4, 2011 (10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.) Riverfront Commemorative Park Downtown Corvallis 541-754-6624 www.downtowncorvallis.org
with an impressive list of activities. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo is loaded with barbeques, parades, dances, craft and food booths, Kids Korner activities and, of course, the sanctioned rodeos. Fun for the whole family!
Celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd and 4th at the Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival in Downtown Corvallis. This year’s Festival will feature some show-stopping musical performers, a tantalizing array of delectable foods, wines and microbrews, a craft fair and kid’s entertainment. On July 4, enter the All-American parade and 5k fun run/walk. The Festival culminates on July 4th with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Photo by: Andy Cripe
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CORVALLIS FARMERS’ MARKET
23RD ANNUAL DA VINCI DAYS
Saturday Farmers’ Market April 16 – November 19, 2011 1st and Jackson — 9 am - 1 pm
July 15-17, 2011 OSU Campus and downtown locations www.davincidays.org
Wednesday Farmers’ Market April 20 – November 23, 2011 1st and Jackson — 9 am - 1 pm 541-740-1542 www.locallygrown.org Corvallis’ downtown hosts two outdoor farmers markets bursting with the Willamette Valley’s best fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and nursery plants. Locally grown nuts, honey, meats, cheeses, jams, dried fruits, baked goods and other delights prepared from our local bounty will fuel your explorations or make welcome gifts back home. Meet the growers, listen to live music, partake of samples and cooking demonstrations, or pick up expert tips on gardening and health while you observe the locals in their native environment.
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PHILOMATH FROLIC & RODEO July 7-10, 2011 502 S. 13th St • Philomath www.philomathrodeo.org Experience big-time entertainment in a beautiful setting at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo! This event is known as one of the best NPRA events in the Northwest. Over the past 58 years, it has grown to provide an entertaining weekend of family fun
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22 race cars built by school kids, a juggling physics lesson, a race of human powered all-terrain vehicles, Grammy Award winning music, music and dancing on two stages, short films and documentaries, a community art project, sidewalk chalk art, and the latest research in wave energy and other science and technology breakthroughs… all in one place? The three-day sensory experience is inspired by the Renaissance man himself, Leonardo da Vinci and is ONLY in Corvallis. Share the da Vinci experience! Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ davincidays. Follow us on Twitter: #davincidays
BENTON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO August 3-6, 2011 Benton County Fairgrounds 110 SW 53rd St • Corvallis 541-766-6521 www.bentoncountyfair.net Four days of family fun. National and regional music and entertainment acts. Rodeo and rides; fair food and 4-H. Commercial vendors and community exhibits. Benton County Fair is the best family entertainment value for miles around. Check out our website for a full schedule, pricing, special contests and events.
Bursting with fun and excitement, the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire is the largest event of its kind in Oregon where all the Faire is a stage and everyone a player!
CORVALLIS FALL FESTIVAL September 24-25, 2011 Central Park, 6th and Monroe 8th and Madison • Corvallis 541-752-9655 www.corvallisfallfestival.org
SHREWSBURY RENAISSANCE FAIRE September 10-11, 2011 Grant Road off Hwy. 223 • Kings Valley 541-929-4897 www.shrewfaire.com Come cheer valiant jousting knights, feast upon the season’s bounty, and see the crafts of over 100 artisans at the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, where actors, singers, musicians, jugglers and comedians fill the streets and stages with entertainment. This living history reenactment celebrates the golden age of Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare.
Corvallis Fall Festival is an Arts Party in Central Park that brings over 30,000 people together to celebrate. Our 39th Annual will feature: 170 art booths featuring regionally known artists as well as many local arts and crafts people, a fine arts show, continuous music, activities and performances for children and their families, great food, wine tasting, and a 5k & 10k run. Always the 4th full weekend of September. Hours are 10 am-6 pm Saturday (Street Dance is 6-10 pm) and 10 am-5 pm on Sunday.
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16th Annual
Minutes away from Corvallis, Eugene & Salem. Offering year round events, entertainment & fun for all.
Visit the Present... Explore the Past!
• Over 700 Historic Homes & Buildings • Museums & Arts • Covered Bridges • Outdoor Recreation • Historic Carousel
250 Broadalbin St. SW, Suite 110 Albany, OR 97321
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local evenTs The following is just a sample of the many events held in the Corvallis and Benton county area. More events and information can be found on www.VisitCorvallis.com. All Events are subject to change. APRIL 2011 Corvallis Farmers’ Market April 16 – November 23 541-740-1542 www.locallygrown.org Spring Stampede Rough Stock Rodeo April 2 Corvallis Half Marathon April 10 Corvallis Artisans Market April 16 – November 19 http://corvallisartisansmarket.com OSU Mom’s Weekend April 29 – May 1 www.osumu.org
MAY 2011
Summer Concerts in the Park June 14 – August 23 • Tuesdays www.c-cband.org
Shrewsbruy Renaissance Faire September 10 – 11 www.shrewfair.com
Chintimini Chamber Music Festival June 17 – 28 www.chintimini.org
Rhapsody in the Vineyard Wine Walk September 10 www.downtowncorvallis.org
JULY 2011 Philomath Classic Car Show July 2 www.philomathchamber.org Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival July 3 – 4 www.downtowncorvallis.org Philomath Frolic & Rodeo July 7 – 10 www.philomathrodeo.org
Chamber Music Corvallis May 3 www.violins.org
da Vinci Days Festival July 15 -17 www.davincidays.com
Heart of the Valley Triathlon & Duathlon May 30 http://www.racecenter.com/hotv
Benton County Fair and Rodeo August 3-6 www.bentoncountyfair.net
Memorial Day Weekend Wineries Open House May 28 – 30 www.bentoncountywineries.com
50th Annual Clothesline Sale of Art August 6 www.clotheslinesale.org
JUNE 2011 Starker Forests Guided Tour Mid-June – September • Wed 541-757-1544 • 800-334-8118 Oregon State University Commencement June 11 www.ecampus.oregonstate.edu/ services/graduation
AUGUST 2011
Alpine Century Ride August 13 www.alpinecommunity.net/pg23.cfm
SEPTEMBER 2011 Quilt County September 3 – 25
Corvallis Fall Festival & 33rd Annual Fall Festival Run September 24 – 25 www.corvallisfallfestival.org
OCTOBER 2011 “The Galleria” Holiday Gift Sale October 22 www.alcorvallis.org/thegalleria.html
NOVEMBER 2011 Philomath Frolic Holiday Craft Fair November 5-6 www.philomathrodeo.org/craftsfair OSU Dad’s Weekend 2011 November 18 – 20 www.osumu.org Thanksgiving Thunder Rough Stock Rodeo November 19 tentative 541-766-6521 Annual Christmas Parade November 25 www.downtowncorvallis.org Thanksgiving Weekend Wineries Open House November 25-27 www.bentoncountywineries.com
DECEMBER 2011 Winter’s Eve Corvallis Dec 2 www.alcorvallis.org/wintersevecorvallis.html
SPORTS INTERESTS Corvallis Knights Baseball www.corvallisknights.com Oregon State University www.osubeavers.com Richey's Market American Legion Baseball www.corvallisknights.com
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By B. A. Beierle Corvallis’ vintage homes come in all shapes and styles, and from every decade since the late 1840s. In a snapshot, they capture the stories of Corvallis, and like a family album, they tell stories of a growing community over time. A robust economy at the turn of the 20th century promoted Bungalow construction in Corvallis. With an emphasis on simple lines, a central floor plan, and natural materials, thrifty Bungalows wed practical comfort and fine art into a comfortable dwelling where w w w. v i s i t c o r v a l l i s . c o m
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R The City negotiations of Corvallis is deep in union repres with the largest the Ameri enting city worke rs, County can Federation of and Munic State ees. The negotiationsipal Employlish a three-year are to estabAFSCME contract for through from fiscal year fiscal 2011-12 The union year 2013-14. initiall proposal that amouny presented a $650,000 ted to next year’s in savings for the nearly city in the primar budget,” said Jim Steiner, AFSCME y negotiator represe would be Local 2975 team. nting big step toward That the $3.1 million making up budget gap is project ing for next the city year.
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arTisTic corvallis GALLERIES IN A CULTURAL COMMUNITY By Sara Swanberg Corvallis area galleries engage visitors and community members in all aspects of the fine arts. There are continuous and diverse arts and culture activities year-round‌ reasons to spend a day, a weekend, or a week here in this popular university town. Throughout the year, galleries introduce their visitors to the fine art and craft of local, regional and national artists. Corvallis is an artists’ community. And where there are artists, there are galleries. For more information about individual galleries including their hours of operation, please visit the websites listed here.
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GALLERIES
ADDRESS
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WEBSITE
Art in the Valley Arts Center. The Benton County Historical Museum Corvallis Fall Festival Fairbanks Gallery Gateway Gallery Giustina Gallery/LaSells Stewart Center Pegasus Gallery
209 SW Second St 700 SW Madison Ave 1101 Main Street 568 SW Third 106 Fairbanks Hall 1233 Main Street 875 SW 26th St 341 SW Second St
541-752-0811 541-754-1551 541-929-6230 541-752-9655 541-737-5009 541-929-8448 541-737-2402 541-757-0042
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ADDRESS 1425 NW Monroe Ave ADDRESS 134 SW 1st St 363 SW Jefferson Ave 219 SW 2nd St 425 SW Madison Ave 954 NW Circle Blvd 1025 NW 9th St
PHONE 541-754-5338 PHONE 541-754-9960 541-738-2591 541-754-0181 541-753-7983 541-752-0900 541-757-0166
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CHINESE Bento Oriental Express China Delight Restaurant & Lounge Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant King Tin New China Buffet COFFEE & TEA Beanery Beanery Beanery Coffee Culture Coffee Culture Coffee Culture Starbuck’s Coffee Starbuck’s Coffee Starbuck’s Coffee Interzone
ADDRESS 1425 NW Monroe Ave 325 NW 2nd St 503 SW 3rd St 1857 NW 9th Blvd 1720 NW 9th St ADDRESS 2541 NW Monroe Ave 500 SW 2nd St 948 NW Circle Blvd 2499 NW Kings Blvd 1195 NW Kings Blvd 2215 NW 9th St 1705 NW 9th 2305 NE Kings Blvd 425 SW Madison Ave 1563 NW Monroe Ave
PHONE 541-757-9690 541-753-3753 541-752-7455 541-752-1722 541-752-3589 PHONE 541-757-0828 541-753-7442 541-754-5916 541-758-6760 541-753-3030 541-758-3131 541-738-1172 541-758-4069 541-753-5318 541-754-5965
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DELI & SANDWICH SHOPS Baguette Big Town Hero Dee Be’s Eatery First Alternative Deli Francesco's Gelato Cafe Pita Pit Quiznos Quiznos Subway Subway Subway Subway Togo’s Great Sandwiches University Hero University Hero
ADDRESS 121 SW 3rd St 2043 NW Monroe Ave 1786 NW 9th St 1007 SE 3rd St 208 SW 2nd St 1425 NW Monroe Ave 700 NE Circle Blvd 1573 SW 53rd St 421 SW 3rd St 2350 NW 9th St 2479 NW Monroe Ave 5080 S Philomath Blvd 2317 NW 9th 211 SW 5th St 2307 NW Kings Blvd
PHONE 541-752-9960 541 766-8393 541-758-9112 541-753-3115 541-752-1326 541-738-7482 541-753-7827 541-752-1600 541-758-3430 541-758-3339 541-754-6782 541-752-1166 541-753-1444 541-754-7827 541-758-1070
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Applebee’s Broken Yolk Cafe CD & J Café Darrell's Restaurant & Lounge Elmer's Gathering Together Farm Hilton Garden Inn's Stadium Grill Jamie's Great Hamburgers Murphy's Restaurant Riverview Mongolian Grill Ruby Tuesday Sam's Station Shari’s Restaurant Sharon’s Café Sunnyside-Up Cafe Tommy's 4th St. Bar & Grill
1915 NE Four Acre Pl 119 SW 3rd St 1247 Main St 2200 NW 9th St 1115 NW 9th St 25159 Grange Hall Rd 2500 SW Western Blvd 1999 NW Circle Blvd 2740 SW 3rd St 230 NW 1st St 1895 NW 9th St 1210 NW 29th St 1117 NW 9th St 1894 SW 3rd St 116 NW 3rd St 350 SW 4th St
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Arby’s Carl’s Jr. Dairy Queen Dairy Queen KFC Jack in the Box McDonald’s McDonald’s McDonald’s Taco Bell Taco Time
2503 NW 9th St 800 NW 9th St 303 SW 3rd St 1907 Main St 1775 NW 9th 550 NE Circle Blvd 125 S 14th St 300 NW 3rd St 2250 NW 9th St 2235 NW 9th St 1105 NW 9th St
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Big River Restaurant & Bar
101 NW Jackson Ave
541-757-0694
http://www.bigriverrest.com
Corvallis
Cloud 9
126 SW First St
541-753-9990
Corvallis
del Alma Restaurant & Bar
136 SW Washington Ave
541-753-2222
Corvallis
FireWorks Restaurant & Bar
1115 SE 3rd St
541-754-6958
Corvallis
Luc
134 SW Fourth St
541-753-4171
Corvallis
Magenta
137 SW 2nd St
541-758-3494
Corvallis
FRENCH/FRENCH PASTRY
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Le Bistro Le Patissier
150 SW Madison Ave 956 NW Circle Blvd
541-754-6680 541-752-1785
INDIAN
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WEBSITE
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Evergreen Indian Cuisine
136 SW 3rd St
541-754-7944
http://www.evergreenindianrestaurant.com
Corvallis
ITALIAN
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Iovino’s Ristorante & Catering Natalia & Cristoforo's Authentic Italian Pastini Pastaria Terzo West Coast Italian
126 SW 1st St 351 NW Jackson Ave 1580 NW 9th St 151 NW Monroe Ave
541-738-9015 541-752-1114 541-257-2579 541-752-1120
JAPANESE
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Shogun Bowl 2461 NW Monroe Ave Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 250 SW 3rd St
541-757-7356 541-754-7508
KOREAN
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Young’s Kitchen
2051 NW Monroe Ave
541-757-1626
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Crystal’s Cuisine & Café Oasis Lebanese Cuisine
1425 NW Monroe Ave 2315 NW Kings Blvd
541-752-6403 541-754-1850
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MEXICAN
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PHONE
Baja Fresh El Sol De Mexico El Sol De Mexico La Roquita Restaurant Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant Qdoba Mexican Grill Riva’s Sancho's Mexican Bar & Grill
845 NW 9th St 1597 NW 9th St 1845 NW Circle Blvd 370 SW Western Blvd 1702 Main St 2001 NW Monroe Ave 360 NW 5th St 1425 NW Monroe Ave
541- 452-1010 541-752-9299 541-758-1735 541-738-0710 541-929-5137 541- 757-2800 541-752-2422 541-752-2500
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PHONE
American Dream Pizza, Downtown American Dream Pizza, Near OSU Cirello's Pizza Figaro’s Pizza Izzy’s Papa’s Pizza Parlor Pizza Hut Woodstock's Pizza Parlor
214 SW 2nd St 2525 NW Monroe Ave 919 NW Circle Blvd 1411 Main St 2475 NW 9th St 1030 SW 3rd St 2575 NW Kings Blvd 1045 NW Kings Blvd
541-753-7373 541-757-1713 541-754-9199 541-929-5082 541-757-1156 541-757-2727 541-753-1240 541-752-5151
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Block 15 Restaurant & Brewery Bomb’s Away Cafe Clodfelter’s Public House Downward Dog Flat Tail Brewery Golf City Par 3 Pub Harrison Bar & Grill High 5 Sports Bar & Grill McMenamin's Murphy’s Tavern Old World Deli & Oregon Trail Brewery Peacock Bar & Grill Squirrel's Tavern Suds-n-Suds Upper Deck Sports Pub
300 SW Jefferson Ave 2527 NW Monroe Ave 1501 NW Monroe Ave 130 SW First St 202 SW 1st St 2115 NE Hwy 20 550 NW Harrison Blvd 1644 Main St 420 NW 3rd St 2740 SW 3rd St 341 SW 2nd St 125 SW 2nd St 100 SW 2nd St 1045 NW Kings Blvd 175 SW Twin Oaks Circle
541-758-2077 541-757-7221 541-758-4452 541-753-9900 541-758-2229 541-754-0311 541-754-1017 541-929-7529 541-758-6044 541-738-7600 541-752-8549 541-754-8522 541-753-8057 541-752-5151 541-757-0776
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SEAFOOD
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PHONE
WEBSITE
Aqua Seafood Restaurant & Bar McGrath’s Fish House
151 NW Monroe Ave 350 NE Circle Blvd
541-752-0262 541-752-3474
CITY Corvallis Corvallis
THAI
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PHONE
WEBSITE
Tarn Tip Thai Cuisine
2535 NW Monroe Ave
Woodsman
529 Main St
541-757-8906 541-929-4500
CITY Corvallis Philomath
VIETNAMESE
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
Kim Hoa’s Noodle Kitchen Riverfront Restaurant (Old train depot)
1875 NW Circle Blvd 603 NW 2nd St
541-754-9751 541-368-5072
CITY Corvallis Corvallis
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PHONE
WEBSITE
Café Yumm Nearly Normals Gonzo Cuisine
2001 NW Monroe Ave 109 NW 15th St
541-757-9866 541-753-0791
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Corvallis Budget Inn
925 NW Garfield Ave • Corvallis 541-758-8571 • 877-55-MANOR 55 Units • $72-200 • See ad on page 32
1480 SW 3rd St • Corvallis 541-752-8756 24 Units • $45-120
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Internet, Downtown Access, Gym, Small Pets, WiFi, Outdoor Pool, Sauna
Internet, Downtown Access, WiFi
Corvallis Comfort Suites
Days Inn
1730 NW 9th St • Corvallis 541-753-4320 • 800-965-8808 95 Units • $97-210 • See ad on page 33
1113 NW 9th St • Corvallis 541-754-7474 • 800-432-1233 76 Units • $60-120 • See ad on page 00
Internet, Downtown Access, Gym, WiFi, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi
Internet, Downtown Access, Gym, Small Pets, WiFi, Outdoor Pool
Galaxie Motel
Hilton Garden Inn
104 S. 20th St • Philomath 541-929-4334 15 Units • $40-75
2500 SW Western Blvd • Corvallis 541-752-5000 153 Units • $109-259
Internet, Downtown Access, Small Pets, WiFi
Internet, Downtown Access, Gym, Restaurant, Lounge, WiFi, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi
Holiday Inn Express on the River
Motel 6
781 NE 2nd St • Corvallis 541-752-0800 • 800-618-7892 93 Units • $89-299
935 NW Garfield Ave • Corvallis 541-758-9125 • 800-4MOTEL6 61 Units • $55-150 • See ad on page 24
Internet, Downtown Access, Gym, Jacuzzi, Small Pets, WiFi, Indoor Pool
Internet, Downtown Access, Small Pets, WiFi, Jacuzzi
Rodeway Inn
Super 8 on the River
345 NW 2nd St • Corvallis 541-752-9601 • 800-553-2666 56 Units • $45-60
407 NW 2nd St • Corvallis 541-758-8088 • 800-800-8000 101 Units • $55-95
Internet, Downtown Access, Small Pets, WiFi, Jacuzzi
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Internet, Downtown Access, Small Pets, WiFi, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi
Towne House Motor Inn 350 SW 4th St • Corvallis 541-753-4496 • 800-898-4496 65 Units • $49-95 • See ad on this page
www.visitcorvallis.com
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Downtown Access, Small Pets, WiFi, Lounge, Restaurant
BED & BREAKFAST Alsea Valley Bed & Breakfast
Hanson Country Inn
19237 Alsea Hwy • Alsea 541-487-4526 2 Units • $75-85 Per Unit
795 SW Hanson St • Corvallis 541-752-2919 4 Units • $135
WiFi,
Cable TV, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Internet, Downtown Access, Small Pets, WiFi
Harrison House Bed & Breakfast
Peggy’s Alaskan Cabbage Patch B&B
2310 NW Harrison Blvd • Corvallis 541-752-6248 • 800-233-6248 5 Units • $115-155
194 S. 2nd St. • Lebanon 541-258-1774 2 Units • $75-125
Internet, Downtown Access, WiFi
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Internet, WiFi, Small Pets
350 S.W. 4th Street Corvallis, Oregon 97333 Telephone: 541-753-4496 Reservations: 800-898-4496 or www.townehouse.mfbiz.com
C O R P O R A T E APARTMENTS Weekly & Monthly
877-754-6506
-The motel features 65 guest rooms:
Located in downtown Corvallis, Oregon Near the historic center and main transportation routes. Short walk away from the Oregon State University, Waterfront Park, and much more.
- 9 Studios and 7 Apartments (long term available) - Refrigerators and microwaves rooms available. - Wi-Fi, Free Cable TV, HBO, ESPN - Restaurant and lounge on property and others nearby
Corvallis
www.corvallisdepot.com
DEPOT SUITES Furnished apartments with full kitchen, bedroom, living room, bath with laundry. Private phone, cable TV, WiFi. Historic building near OSU and downtown.
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OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS AND EXTENDED STAY Alder Creek Guest Cottage
At Home in Oregon
7920 NW Skillings Dr • Corvallis 541-719-8525 1 Unit • $80-115
Various Corvallis locations 541-929-3059 • www.athomeinoregon.com 36 Homes • $60-395 • See ad on page 34
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, WiFi
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Downtown Access, WiFi
Brooklane Cottage
Corvallis Depot Suites
1923 SW Brooklane Dr • Corvallis 541-754-0258 1 Unit • $55-125
700 SW Washington Ave • Corvallis 541-754-6506 • 877-754-6506 6 Units • $65-70 • See ad on page 31
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, WiFi
Internet, Downtown Access, WiFi
Corvallis Westend Suite
Donovan Guest Houses
1052 NW Polk Ave • Corvallis 541-758-7647 1 Unit • $65-85
5720 SW Donovan Pl • Corvallis 541-758-6237 2 Houses • $80-150 • See ad on this page
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Downtown Access, WiFi
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Downtown Access, WiFi, Small Pets, Jacuzzi
The Corvallis Cottage
The Gem
717 NW 34th #101 • Corvallis 1 Unit - $75-125 541-738-2111
155 NW Kings Blvd • Corvallis 541-713-7222 70 Units • $45-130 (6/20-9/14 only)
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Downtown Access, WiFi
Internet, Downtown Access, WiFi, Gym, Restaurant
The Guest House at Elfinwood Gardens
Hanson Country Inn, Cottage
4555 SW 53rd St • Corvallis 1 Unit • $75-140 541-752-6797
795 SW Hanson St • Corvallis 541-752-2919 1 Unit • $175
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates
WiFi, Small Pets
Leaping Lamb Farm Stay
River Bend Resort
20368 Honey Grove Rd • Alsea 541-487-4966 1 Cabin • $125-250 • See ad on page 34
23650 Peoria Rd • Harrisburg 541-995-9995 19 Units • $79-159 • 95 RV Sites
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, WiFi
WiFi, Heated Outdoor Pool, Jacuzzi, RV Sites
Pfeiffer Cottage Inn 530 Ferry St • Albany 541-971-9557 3 Units • $140-165
www.visitcorvallis.com
Full breakfast • Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates, Downtown Access, WiFi
rv & camping facilities Benton Oaks RV & Campground
KOA Kampground & Kamping Kabins
110 SW 53rd St • Corvallis 541-766-6259
33775 Oakville Road SW • Albany 541-967-8521 • 800-562-8526
RV, Full hook-ups, WIFI, Cable TV, Tents (seasonal), Laundry, Showers, Pets, Trailer & RV dumpsite, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Rates.
RV, Full hook-ups, Tents, Free cable TV, 50-amp, Store, Laundry, Showers, Heated pool/summer, Free WIFI, Fire pits, Pets • www.koa.com • Ad on page 34
Donovan
Guest Houses
An 1880s farm house or contemporary flat both located on our Christmas tree farm 5720 SW Donovan Place • Corvallis, OR For reservations, call 541-758-6237 www.DonovanPlace.com
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Meetings & Conferences Oregon State University offers some of the largest public meeting and convention facilities of any university in the United States. In addition, we are proud of the hotels, motels and inns that take care of the city’s visitors. You’ll find quality amenities and comfortable accommodations, whether your guest list totals 10 or 1,000.
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World-class sports venues, a broad selection of top-notch restaurants, a safe, small-town atmosphere and a pleasant “you’re our guest” approach to visitors makes Corvallis more than just an option to consider...it makes Corvallis the smart place to meet. Please contact us today for a free Meeting Planner packet, or to book your next event.
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Recreation By Charles Weller
Take our self-guided walk, or join us for a weekly guided bus tour on Wednesdays during the Summer. Call (541) 757-1544 to sign up.
Starker Forests, Inc. 7240 SW Philomath Blvd. P.O. Box 809 Corvallis, OR 97339 (541) 929-2477
www.starkerforests.com
Visit Corvallis and you will soon see that this is one of the most pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communities in Oregon. Automobile drivers in town are courteous to bicycles and pedestrians, helping to create a safe environment. The city maintains a network of paved paths that link parks together and provide people with car-free bike rides and hikes. Corvallis and Benton County parks provide a variety of paved and unpaved trails, giving you easy access to beautiful natural areas. Ask for a trail suggestion at one of the many bike shops and outdoor stores in town; you’ll get a range of answers tailored to the time of year and your desires. Here are a few to start with:
Mountain Biking On the northwest edge of Corvallis you’ll find access to hundreds of miles of off-road trails that loop through Bald Hill, Oak Creek, and Chip Ross Parks, McDonald Forest, and Peavy Arboretum. Find a trail that you love; from challenging single-track to fire roads, these areas surround you with hill-top summits and rolling meadows. Make sure to clean your bike before and after rides to reduce transportation of invasive weeds.
Road Biking Corvallis is surrounded on three sides by rolling hills, the north, south and west. To the east lies the lush Willamette Valley. With a quick planning session on Google Maps you can customize a ride for any fitness level: Try a trip south to Bellfountain Park and reward yourself with some deliciously cold spring-fed water. For a truly aerobic experience, head west into the coast range and try to make it to the top of Marys Peak at 4,097 ft. Don’t forget to spend time exploring the paved bike paths within the city; they’re a great way to get to know Corvallis.
Hiking With more than fifty named hiking trails in the area, it is easy to find a stand of old growth forest, a rare butterfly, a wonderful waterfall, or a romantic picnic setting. There are great hikes in town at Chip Ross Park, Willamette Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and Bald Hill Park. South of town on you will find the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge. Try the Woodpecker Loop or Cabell Marsh Trail for an easy adventure. North of town you’ll find a wetland setting at E.E. Wilson or a beautiful selection of trees in Peavy Arboretum. For other great hikes nearby, look for the book Corvallis Trails by Margie C. Powell. w w w. v i s i t c o r v a l l i s . c o m
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Resources Wildlife
Thyme Garden 20546 Alsea Hwy • Alsea 541-487-8671 www.thymegarden.com An English-style display garden.
Alsea Fish Hatchery 29050 Fish Hatchery Rd • Alsea 541-487-7240 The hatchery raises cutthroat trout and steelhead for the coastal streams. Operated by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Group tours available. EE Wilson Wildlife Refuge 29555 Camp Adair Rd • Corvallis 541-745-5334 This area combines a wildlife park and historic military training site used by 60,000 troops during WWII. It is available for day use, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Finley National Wildlife Refuge Located 12 miles south of Corvallis 541-757-7236 www.fws.gov/willamettevalley/finley The Finley Refuge was established as a wintering area for Canada geese. Now the refuge provides sanctuary for elk, falcons, egrets, many other forms of wildlife and a large variety of indigenous plants.
Self-Guided Tours Self-guided walking tour maps and brochures are available at the Visit Corvallis Visitor Center, 553 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Avery-Helm Historic District Avery-Helm was officially granted historical status in 2003. More than 60 percent of these homes were constructed during the Motor Age of 1900 to 1929, a period of prosperity and growth nationwide. This district also features six homes built in the 1870s. Central Park SW 6th St. & SW Monroe Ave. With a gazebo, walking paths and popular playground, Central Park is the home of the da Vinci Days Festival, the Corvallis Fall Festival, and summer concerts College Hill West Historic District College Hill West Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and contains more than 250 historic homes within a relatively small area. Early residents of the area included those who built Oregon State College, and 14 residents have had OSU facilities or programs named in their honor. Fort Hoskins Historic Park Located off Kings Valley Hwy. 223 Fort Hoskins was established in 1856 to protect and monitor the new coastal Indian reservation. Purchased by Benton County in 1991 and opened in 2002, it features a
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distinctive picnic shelter for public use and group rental. Fort Hoskins Historic Park showcases the park’s varied history, vegetation, and scenic views through educational interpretive displays and self-guided trails. History of Corvallis on MP3 Players This walking tour is narrated on MP3 players that are available at Corvallis Tourism’s Visitor Center. Riverfront Commemorative Park Located along First St. from Tyler to B Avenues This award-winning park highlights both the Willamette River and downtown Corvallis. Offerings include an interactive fountain, artwork, picnic areas, a skate park and the seasonal Saturday Farmers’ Market. A wide range of shops, restaurants and art galleries are within easy walking distance.
Guided Tours Also See Guided Tour Grid. Benton County Courthouse 120 NW 4th St. • Corvallis Monday-Friday • 8am-5pm Located in downtown Corvallis, this historic courthouse (built in 1889) is the oldest in Oregon that is still used for its original purpose. Open to the public.
Gardens Avery Park Rose Garden www.ci.corvallis.or.us The Corvallis Rose Garden at Avery Park is an AARS (American Association of Rose Suppliers) display garden representing the best new rose varieties introduced each year. In addition there is a memorial garden, an old garden rose section, and many other varieties that are available through mail-order houses or local nurseries and garden centers. Greengable Gardens 24689 Grange Hall Road • Philomath 541-929-4444 • www.greengable.com
Covered bridges are not exclusive to Madison County! There are three historic covered bridges in the Corvallis/Benton County area, in addition to 50 scattered throughout Oregon. For a complete listing of Oregon covered bridges 866-548-5018 or visit www.covered-bridges.org. Irish Bend Covered Bridge Located in Corvallis across Oak Creek on the Campus Way bike path, this historic bridge is open to foot and bicycle traffic only. Harris Covered Bridge Two and a half miles west of the community of Wren, off Hwy. 20 on Harris Road, this bridge is currently in use. It was originally built in 1929 and has limited height clearance. Motor homes are NOT recommended. Hayden Covered Bridge One and a half miles west of the town of Alsea, off Hwy. 34, Hayden Bridge spans the Alsea River. It was built in 1918 and is currently in use.
Recreation There are more than 45 beautiful parks and recreational areas within Corvallis or just a short distance away. Offerings range from simple hiking and interpretive trails to fully developed areas offering camping, picnicking, barbeque grills, electricity, ball fields, playgrounds, boat ramps and more. City Parks & County Parks www.ci.corvallis.or.us www.co.Benton.or.us Avery Park SW 15th St. & SW Avery Park Dr. Amenities include a rose garden with 250 varieties, picnic areas, group shelters, antique locomotive, softball fields and playgrounds. Bald Hill Park Access from Oak Creek Rd Natural preserve with a hiking trail to the top of Bald Hill, dog off-leash area, and multi-modal path. Bellfountain Park 18 miles south of Corvallis Has one of the longest picnic tables in the United States, cut and milled from one continuous piece of wood at the HullOakes Lumber Co. in Dawson.
37 Bruce Starker Arts Park SW Country Club Dr. & SW 45th St. Offering an amphitheater, reflecting pond, fountain, playground and bike paths. Chip Ross Park Off NW Highland Dr. on NW Lester Ave. Offering an amphitheater, reflecting pond, fountain, playground and bike paths. Jackson Frazier Wetland Located NE of Corvallis at the north end of Lancaster St.
Open throughout the year, an accessible boardwalk winds through the wetland, allowing visitors to see many plant communities and habitats. Interpretive signs explain the park’s natural history and watershed. Marys Peak Viewpoint Located 16 miles west of Corvallis The highest peak in the Coast Range, at 4,097 ft., Marys Peak offers a panoramic view from the summit and the coast’s only alpine meadow. Cross-country skiing is popular during the winter months. Day use and overnight facilities
are available via the U.S. Forest Service. Willamette Park Located at the end of Goodnight Rd. Willamette Park is the city’s largest park featuring natural areas, open meadows, playing fields, and Frisbee golf course.
EDUCATIONAL FORESTS Beazell Memorial Forest 541-766-6871 • www.co.benton.or.us McDonald Forest www.cof.orst.edu/cf/forests/mcdonald
ART GALLERIES
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
Art In The Valley The Arts Center Fairbanks Gallery/OSU Department of Art Gateway Gallery Giustina Gallery/OSU LaSells Stewart Center Memorial Union Concourse Gallery Myrtlewood Mystic Gallery Pegasus Frame Studio & Gallery
209 SW 2nd St. 700 SW Madison Ave. 106 Fairbanks Hall 1233 Main St. 875 SW 26th St. OSU Memorial Union 1737 Main St. 341 SW 2nd St.
541-752-0811 541-754-1551 541-737-4745 541-929-8448 541-737-2402 541-737-2416 541-929-3853 541-757-0042
www.TheArtsCenter.net www.oregonstate.edu/dept/arts www.gatewaygallery.com www.oregonstate.edu/lasells/gallery www.osumu.org www.myrtlewood.com www.pegasusartgallery.com
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BREWERIES
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
Block 15 Brewery Corvallis Brewing Supply Flat Tail Brewing Heart of the Valley Homebrewers McMenamins Corvallis McMenamins on Monroe Oregon Trail Brewery
300 SW Jefferson Ave. 119 SW 4th St. 202 SW 1st St.
541-758-2077 541-758-1674 541-758-2229
www.block15.com www.brewbeer.cc
420 NW 3rd St. 2001 NW Monroe Ave. #106 341 SW 2nd St.
541-758-6044 541-758-0080 541-758-3527
www.hotv.org www.mcmenamins.com www.mcmenamins.com www.oregontrailbrewery.com
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FARMS
ADDRESS
PHONE
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CITY
Gathering Together Farm Hazelnut Hill
25159 Grange Hall Road 27681 Nutcracker Lane
541-929-4270 541-754-5657
www.gatheringtogetherfarm.com www.hazelnuthill.com
Philomath Corvallis
GUIDED TOURS
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
541-250-0747 541-609-8949 541-754-5657 541-424-3112 541-737-2626 800-334-8118 541-207-3743
www.beviamowinetours.com www.corvallispedicab.com www.hazelnuthill.com by appt. only
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Beviamo Wine Tours Corvallis Pedicab Hazelnut Hill Hull-Oakes Lumber Co. Oregon State University Campus Tours Starker Forests Willamette Tours & Cruises
27681 Nutcracker Lane 23827 Dawson Road 541-757-1544
Reservations required www.willamettetoursandcruises.com
MUSEUMS
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
Benton County Historical Museum
1101 Main St.
541-929-6230
www.bentoncountymuseum.org
Philomath
PERFORMING ARTS
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
541-738-SHOW
www.corvalliscommunitytheater.org www.violins.org www.symphony.peak.org www.repsing.org www.cysassoc.org www.oregonstate.edu/lasells www.majestic.org www.oregonstate.edu/dept/music 541-737-2784 box office
Corvallis Community Theater Chamber Music Corvallis Corvallis OSU Symphony Orchestra Corvallis Repertory Singers Corvallis Youth Symphony LaSells Stewart Center Majestic Theatre OSU Music Department OSU Theater Department
541-737-4061 541-753-2106
541-738-7469 541-737-4061 541-737-2853
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38 Peavy Arboretum 541-737-4452 www.cof.orst.edu/cf/forests/arboretum Starker Forests Guided-tours; Wednesdays mid-June-September, reservations required 541-757-1544 • 800-334-8118 www.starkerforests.com
GOLF Lush fairways and manicured greens await golf enthusiasts of all skill levels at Benton County golf courses. Diamond Woods Golf Course 96040 Territorial Road • Monroe 541-998-9707 • 800-559-4653 www.diamondwoods.com Marysville Golf Course, Inc. 2020 SW Allen St. • Corvallis 541-753-3421 Trysting Tree Golf Club 34028 NE Electric Rd • Corvallis 541-752-3332 www.trystingtree.com
Clemens Park Located 21 miles southwest of Corvallis on Hwy. 34 Excellent fishing, the park has a self-guided interpretive trail, riverfront picnic sites, and areas for water play. Crystal Lake Boat Landing Located on Crystal Lake Dr. Large, modern boat landing on the Willamette River. Marys Peak Campground 19 miles west of Corvallis, 8.9 miles up Marys Peak Open mid-May through mid-September. Marys Peak Campground has six sites that will accommodate vehicles up to 18 ft. in length. Due to the winding road, pulling trailers is not recommended. First-come, first-serve occupancy. Mill Creek Park 2 miles west of Alsea This park on the Alsea River features a boat ramp, good bank fishing and picnicking.
FISHING, BOAT LANDINGS & CAMPGROUNDS A renowned western Oregon salmon and steelhead stream, the Alsea River flows over 50 miles from its headwaters in the Coast Range northwest of Eugene to the Pacific Ocean at Waldport. Much of the Alsea is paralleled by Oregon Hwy. 34, with a number of public boat launches along its banks. Warm water game fishing is available in ponds and backwater areas along the Willamette River. For more information visit www.co.benton. or.us. Alsea Falls Park Located approxmately 25 miles south of Corvallis, near Alpine On the south fork of the Alsea River. Day use picnic facilities are operated by the BLM. Excellent fishing abounds in the Alsea River.
Salmonberry Park & Campground Located west of Alsea Open May 15-Oct. 15. Nestled along the Alsea River, this secluded campground has a family atmosphere, camp host, water, restrooms, showers, and open commons/play area. The park also features a boat ramp, picnic area and nature trail.
TRANSPORTATION Where to Find Us Corvallis is conveniently located 10 miles west of I-5. Whether traveling north or south on Interstate 5, take the Hwy 34 exit which reads Exit 228, “Corvallis/Oregon State University.” Corvallis is one hour from the ocean beaches and two hours from the Cascades. Corvallis Transit System The Corvallis Transit System (CTS) pro vides bus service throughout the City of Corvallis with connections to Philomath
HOW TO GET HERE
ADDRESS
Portland International Airport (PDX) Eugene Airport (EUG) Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) Amtrak Greyhound/Valley Retriever Portland Airport Shuttle/Hut Shuttle
(90 min. North of Corvallis) (45 min. South of Corvallis) 5695 SW Airport Place 110 SW 10th Ave. 153 NW 4th St. Shuttle Service to Corvallis
Omni Airport Shuttle
PHONE
541-753-4466 541-928-0885 541-757-1797 541-753-7831 888-257-0126 800-741-5097
and Albany. 541-766-6998 www.corvallistransit.com Beaver Bus Late Night Service Thursday-Saturday when OSU is in session. 541-602-2430 www.corvallistransit.com Auto Taxi • 541-231-7203 Beaver Taxi • 541-738-8294 Corvallis Pedicab • 541-609-8949 www.corvallispedicab.com
RELOCATION Corvallis is a wonderful place in which to live. With a mild climate, desirable amenities and vibrant cultural life, Corvallis is also a popular retirement location. Medical Samaritan Health Services, a network of hospitals and health care facilities in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon coast, is based in Corvallis and ensures that top-quality health care is readily available. At Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, state-of-the-art facilities specializing in heart surgery and cancer treatment have been added in the last few years. Weather Delight in the many seasonal changes that keep our city beautiful and provide for a wide spectrum of activities throughout the year. Enjoy the colorful spring and fall as well as our pleasant summers and mild winters. Average rainfall is 40 inches per year, which occurs primarily during the months of November – April with little to no measurable rainfall from July-September. The average summer temperature is 80-85 and 40 during the winter. Air & Water Quality Due to a gap in the Oregon Coast Range, Benton County receives ocean breezes which provide a constant air exchange and give residents the highest air quality in the Willamette Valley. The Willamette River borders the county and runs from south to north. Surface water resources are among the best in the state.
WEBSITE www.flypdx.com www.flyEUG.com www.airnav.com/airport/KCVO www.amtrak.com www.greyhound.com www.portlandairportshuttle.com
CITY
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www.omnishuttle.com
RENTAL CAR AGENCIES
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
Enterprise Ford Rent-A-Car Hertz Rental Car
1414 NW 9th St 1105 Northwest 5th St 1746 NW 9th St
541-758-0000 800-555-1405 541-758-4101
www.enterprise.com 541-752-4201 www.hertz.com
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39 Media • Television: 5 area stations • Cable: includes - HBO, Showtime, Disney, Cinemax, Encore and Starz • Radio: 6 regional stations • Newspaper: 1 daily, 1 weekly Libraries • Oregon State University Libraries • Linn-Benton County Library • Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Taxes • No sales tax • Income tax — Personal income tax is 9 percent • User fees — Oregon has very few licensing and user fees • Property tax is based on assessed value
EDUCATION Public Schools www.csd509j.net Education is an essential part of the community life in Corvallis and our schools have a history of excellence. Corvallis
School District 509J has 8 elementary, two middle and two high schools, with a total enrollment of approximately 7,000 students. The Corvallis School District consistently has among the highest Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in the state and the nation.
HIGHER EDUCATION Linn-Benton Community College www.linnbenton.edu Linn-Benton Community College is a twoyear public college that offers more than 60 career and technical programs. LBCC is the sixth-largest community college in Oregon, with more than 24,000 students served each year. The college offers the LBCC/OSU Degree Partnership Program, which provides dual enrollment services to students. Oregon State University www.oregonstate.edu With an enrollment of 23,700 students, OSU is an integral part of the local community. A premier research facility, OSU offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields including forestry, agriculture, fisheries, engineering, liberal arts and the sciences.
2945 NW Circle Boulevard • 541-752-5218 www.uucorvallis.org • the Rev. Dr. Gretchen Woods Sunday Services: 3rd Sun. Sept. through April: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. May through 2nd Sun. Sept & in December: 10 a.m.
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RELOCATION OR RETIREMENT LINK • Corvallis Tourism www.VisitCorvallis.com • Corvallis Senior Center www.ci.corvallis.or.us • City of Corvallis www.ci.corvallis.or.us • Benton County www.co.benton.or.us • The Corvallis Benton-Chamber Coalition www.cb-chambercoalition.com • Corvallis Gazette-Times www.gazettetimes.com • Retirement Communities www.oregonseniors.com
A cappella Worship Sun. 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Studies 7:00 pm www.2020Circle.com
• Full Religious Exploration Program for all ages at 11 a.m. • Wheel of the Year Celebrations • Conservation Groups
541-758-4456
PLACES OF WORSHIP
ADDRESS
PHONE
WEBSITE
CITY
Beit Am Jewish Community Calvary Chapel of Corvallis Circle Church of Christ Corvallis Evangelical Church Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan First Baptist Church First Church of Christ Scientist First Church of Christ Scientist / Reading Room First Congregational United Church of Christ Grant Avenue Baptist Church Kings Circle Assembly of God Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Suburban Christian Church Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Zion Lutheran Church
625 NW 36th St 2125 NW Lester Ave 2020 NW Circle Blvd 1525 NW Kings Blvd 333 NW 35th St 125 NW 10th St NW 17th & Van Buren 468 SW Madison 4515 SW West Hills Rd 1625 NW Grant Ave 2110 NW Circle Blvd 2650 NW Highland Dr 2760 SW 53rd St 2945 NW Circle Blvd 2745 NW Harrison Blvd
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www.beitam.org www.calvarycorvallis.org www.2020circle.com www.evch.org www.goodsamchurch-episcopal.org www.fbccorvallis.org
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