Food Scene
They use delicious local berries in their blueberry danishes... yummy! The owners and staff are wonderful people.
11 residents recomanen
Le Patissiér
956 NW Circle BlvdThey use delicious local berries in their blueberry danishes... yummy! The owners and staff are wonderful people.
I recommend the 3rd street scramble at this breakfast spot. If it's the weekend, you'll want to get there early to avoid a wait.
14 residents recomanen
Broken Yolk Cafe
119 Southwest 3rd StreetI recommend the 3rd street scramble at this breakfast spot. If it's the weekend, you'll want to get there early to avoid a wait.
Yummy scones and sandwiches. Getting there is an enjoyable walk from our place along the riverfront.
Great Harvest Bread Co. Corvallis, OR
134 SW 1st StYummy scones and sandwiches. Getting there is an enjoyable walk from our place along the riverfront.
Open late, this gelato shop is a great non-alchoholic evening fun option for those with kids.
Francesco's
208 SW 2nd StOpen late, this gelato shop is a great non-alchoholic evening fun option for those with kids.
Baguette Vietnamese Sandwiches
121 SW 3rd StThe beef lemongrass is delicious and the proprietors are wonderful!
This is a fast and affordable option for a light breakfast or lunch... conveniently located between us and OSU.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
425 SW Madison AveThis is a fast and affordable option for a light breakfast or lunch... conveniently located between us and OSU.
Dutch Bros
425 NW Harrison BlvdThe nearest source of caffeine (besides the coffee stocked in your kitchen, of course!)
Parks & Nature
Mac forest consists of thousands of acres of hiking/ biking trails just north of town.
28 residents recomanen
McDonald-Dunn Forest
Mac forest consists of thousands of acres of hiking/ biking trails just north of town.
A few miles south of town, this nature reserve is a very relaxing and worthwhile stop. Note that part of the N. end is open year-round, but most of the place is closed from late fall through early spring.
23 residents recomanen
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
A few miles south of town, this nature reserve is a very relaxing and worthwhile stop. Note that part of the N. end is open year-round, but most of the place is closed from late fall through early spring.
Washington Park
600 Northwest 7th StreetThis is our nearest playground, about three blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
As all you football fans know, OSU is of course home to Reser Stadium. Oh yeah, they have some lovely school buildings there as well. : ) It's a great place for a walk or run, even if you don't have any business to conduct on campus.
50 residents recomanen
Oregon State University
1500 Southwest Jefferson WayAs all you football fans know, OSU is of course home to Reser Stadium. Oh yeah, they have some lovely school buildings there as well. : ) It's a great place for a walk or run, even if you don't have any business to conduct on campus.
This bouncy house is great, affordable family fun, and an easy walk from our place.
S & K Wacky Indoor Bounce
202 Northwest 3rd StreetThis bouncy house is great, affordable family fun, and an easy walk from our place.
Corvallis's art house movie theater is a few blocks down the street from us, located above a large bookstore (The Book Bin), which is also open late.
23 residents recomanen
Darkside Cinema
215 SW 4th StCorvallis's art house movie theater is a few blocks down the street from us, located above a large bookstore (The Book Bin), which is also open late.
Shopping
They roast their own coffee, and it is excellent (also a short walk from our place.)
6 residents recomanen
Oregon Coffee & Tea
215 NW Monroe AveThey roast their own coffee, and it is excellent (also a short walk from our place.)
Essentials
WinCo has a large selection of groceries at good prices. Note that they accept debit cards & cash only (no credit cards.) There is also a laundromat in this shopping complex.
21 residents recomanen
WinCo Foods
2335 NW Kings BlvdWinCo has a large selection of groceries at good prices. Note that they accept debit cards & cash only (no credit cards.) There is also a laundromat in this shopping complex.
At the other end of the spectrum from WinCo, this place carries a vast assortment of high-end specialty drinks, desserts, cheeses, etc.
39 residents recomanen
Market of Choice - Corvallis, OR
922 NW Circle BlvdAt the other end of the spectrum from WinCo, this place carries a vast assortment of high-end specialty drinks, desserts, cheeses, etc.
Campbell's Laundry & Coffee Bar
1118 NW 9th StThe nearest laundromat.
Woodstocks Pizza also offers a bar and laundromat for convenient multi tasking if you're running low on clean laundry. I recommend the BBQ chicken or Thai Pie pizzas.
7 residents recomanen
Woodstock's Pizza Parlor
1045 NW Kings BlvdWoodstocks Pizza also offers a bar and laundromat for convenient multi tasking if you're running low on clean laundry. I recommend the BBQ chicken or Thai Pie pizzas.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite here is the Sun Burger, a locally made veggie burger... and I'm not even a vegetarian.
15 residents recomanen
Squirrels Tavern
100 SW 2nd StMy favorite here is the Sun Burger, a locally made veggie burger... and I'm not even a vegetarian.
Arts & Culture
Located in walking distance of our place. Central Park includes a playground and sometimes hosts free concerts in the summer.
Library/Central Park
Located in walking distance of our place. Central Park includes a playground and sometimes hosts free concerts in the summer.
The Arts Center
700 SW Madison AveLocated right next to Central Park.