Official Visitors Guide 2022-2023 Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 11/14/22 12:11 PMFIND AN ARTS EVENT AT OSU events.oregonstate.edu Oregon State features hundreds of arts events each season, from our intimate American Strings series to symphony concerts, innovative student and professional art exhibits, renowned guest artists and lecturers, creative theatre productions, and immersive interactive experiences for students and the community. Image: A rendering of a performance space in the under-construction OSU Arts & Education Complex, scheduled for completion in 2024. Learn more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-education-complex COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS | SCHOOL OF VISUAL, PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 21/14/22 12:11 PMContact Lee Eckroth today at 541-760-4742 or RussellGardens@LegendHomes.com See Sales Representative for details. All information subject to change without notice and may not be reflected in our models, displays or written materials. 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Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 31/14/22 12:11 PM 4 VISIT CORVALLIS | 2022-2023 TASTE 10 Oregon Wine 13 Sip Trip 16 Drink Map 18 Farm Visits 20 Food 22 Dining Guide PLAY 28 Arts & Culture 32 Shopping 34 Outdoor Activities 38 Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail 39 Climbing 40 Marys Peak to Pacific Scenic Byway 42 Event Calendar STAY 46 Lodging Guide 47 Campground Guide 47 Lodging Map RESOURCES 6 Oregon State University 48 Relocation 18 34 1028 Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 41/14/22 12:11 PMVISIT CORVALLIS | 2022-2023 5 DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the charming city of Corvallis celebrates the unconventional, supports all things local and is passionate about preserving the beauty of its natural resources. Head out to hike or bike one of our dozens of scenic trails, explore wineries, breweries and distilleries, sit down for a farm-to-table meal at one of the many restaurants in the area, and cozy up for the night in a lovely hotel, bed and breakfast, campsite or rural farm stay. Stroll downtown boutiques, browse local art and explore the beautiful campus of Oregon State University. The area has an escape for everyone to enjoy. Find out why Corvallis is delightfully different! On the Cover Golden hour shared with friends on Marys Peak. Photo by Autumn Schrock. Visit Corvallis Staff Morgan Baker, Christina Rehklau, Marci Sischo and Christie Weigel Contributing Photographers Madison Avenue Collective, Reed Lane Photography, Isabella Medina, Lainey Morse, John Schulte, and Thistledown Photography About Visit Corvallis Visit Corvallis is the recognized destination marketing organization for the city of Corvallis. Contact us at 541-757-1544 or toll free at 1-800-334- 8118, email info@visitcorvallis.com, stop by our visitor center at 113 SW 3rd St., Ste. 101 in Corvallis or visit us online at visitcorvallis.com. About This Guide This guidebook is published by Oregon Media, LLC. While every effort has been made to provide up-to-date information, the publisher assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of its contents. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. PHOTO COURTESY OSU MARKETING 6 13 46 Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 51/14/22 12:11 PM 6 VISIT CORVALLIS | 2022-2023 OSU OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY IS OUT THERE MAKING AN IMPACT. We generate ideas no one else has. We are bold. Fearless. Determined. We answer the toughest questions, solve the most complex problems and inspire future generations to do the same. Oregon State is an international public research university with more than 34,000 students, eleven colleges and a statewide presence, including OSU-Cascades in Bend, the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, the Portland Center, and agricultural research and Extension centers across Oregon. We are a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community, drawing people from all fifty states and more than 100 countries. We embrace our responsibility to Oregon and the world, building a future that’s smarter, healthier, more prosperous and more just. We see what could be and have worked relentlessly for over 150 years to make it so. Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 61/14/22 12:11 PMVISIT CORVALLIS | 2022-2023 7 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY OSU Students come to Oregon State brimming with potential and motivated to achieve their goals. They can choose from more than 200 academic programs and experiential learning opportunities through research, internships and study abroad. Guided by exceptional faculty, students make important discoveries, create innovative products and discover new ways to make a better world for all. Beavers work hard. And it shows: • Oregon State Ecampus is ranked No. 4 for Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. OSU has ranked in the top 10 for seven consecutive years. • The Center for World University Rankings places Oregon State in the top 1% of all institutions of higher education worldwide. • Oregon State earned $383.9 million in research funding in 2021. OSU consistently earns more research grants and contracts than all other public universities in the state combined. • The OSU Extension Service provides information, services and expertise to 2.3 million Oregonians every year. • Oregon State’s groundbreaking TRACE project, one of the nation’s most successful COVID-19 testing programs, has conducted more than 80,000 individual coronavirus tests and more than 4,000 wastewater tests in dozens of communities around Oregon. We are proud to call Corvallis home and to be part of one of the smartest, safest, most sustainable and best all-around college towns in the U.S. Come visit and tour our historic campus. Walk with a friend along the tree-lined streets, grab a coffee or share a pizza on Monroe Avenue or dress in your favorite Beaver gear and follow the cheers to Reser Stadium, Gill Coliseum or Goss Stadium. Gain a new perspective from one of our notable faculty, visit a gallery or take in a theater or musical performance. Oregon State hosts a wide variety of events that are open to the public year-round. Welcome to Beaver Nation. We think you’ll love it here. Find out more: Campus tours and open houses: visitosu.oregonstate.edu General information: oregonstate.edu Event Calendar: events.oregonstate.edu PHOTOS COURTESY OSU MARKETING Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 71/14/22 12:11 PMTaste FARM-TO-TABLE DINING ENHANCED BY CRAFT BEVERAGES BREWED, DISTILLED AND FERMENTED LOCALLY 8 VISIT CORVALLIS | 2022-2023 Visit Corvallis_2022.indb 81/14/22 12:11 PMVISIT CORVALLIS | 2022-2023 9 Eat + Drink Opener.indd 91/14/22 12:19 PMNext >