 
Downtown
Corvallis Walking & Shopping Tour
Take a leisurely walking tour of some of the most significant historical
buildings in downtown Corvallis. Use the map
to plan your tour. You can also request a full Downtown Corvallis Walking &
Shopping Tour brochure which contains more detail on the history of Corvallis
and each building on the tour, plus Corvallis Downtown Shopping by contacting
us.
Hull-Oaks
Lumber Co.
Located on the south side of Dawson Road in the town of Dawson
near Corvallis, Hull-Oaks Lumber Co. is one of the last steam driven
sawmills in the nations. On site is one of the largest remaining
wigwam burners in Benton County. Tours by appointment only; call
(541) 424-3112
Environmental
Tours
The Corvallis
Environmental Center sponsors nature walks and education programs
for all ages in and around Benton County parks, wildlife refuges
and forests. For information about Mary's Peak and other local attractions
visit the Avery House Nature Center at 1200 SW Avery Drive, or call
the Environmental Center at (541) 753-9211, M-F, noon-5 p.m.
Oregon
State University
Self-guided walking tour of OSU brochure available at LaSells Stewart Center, 875
SW 26th Street, at the security gate on Jefferson Ave and at the New Student Programs
Office, Admin. Services Building, 14th and Jefferson. (541) 737-2626
Starker
Forestry Tour
Self-guided walking tour (approximately 1/4 mi. long) to acquaint
you with forest management. Tour features points of interest, including
80 year-old growth. During the summer months, there is a Wednesday
afternoon bus tour from 1 to 4pm. For information, call 929-2477
(Mon-Fri).
Myrtlewood
Mystique Gallery Tour
Handcrafted myrtlewood factory and gift shop. 1737 Main St., Philomath,OR
97370; 929-3853 Open Mon-Sat, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Guided tours
are available on the surrounding rivers and streams for outstanding
fresh water fishing where trout, salmon, steelhead, and warm-water
game fish are plentiful. For information about tours and state fishing
regulations, contact one of many fishing supply shops or sporting
goods stores located in the area.
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