Jennifer's guidebook
Food scene
We love to get takeout from Kimhoa's. It is located nearby on Circle. The food is delicious and the service is fast.
Kimhoa's Kitchen
1875 NW Circle BlvdWe love to get takeout from Kimhoa's. It is located nearby on Circle. The food is delicious and the service is fast.
This is a great healthy choice, especially for families with little kids. Dine-in is family friendly with a nice selection of beer on tap. We often have it delivered through Door Dash.
13 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
127 NW 2nd StThis is a great healthy choice, especially for families with little kids. Dine-in is family friendly with a nice selection of beer on tap. We often have it delivered through Door Dash.
Kinetic Bagel Institute
250 NW 1st StThe go-to place in Corvallis for authentic bagels.
Block 15 is a local brewery with some incredible beer. There is a location downtown, but the tap room in South Corvallis is our favorite for outdoor seating and beautiful view of Mary's Peak.
33 locals recommend
Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room
3415 SW Deschutes StBlock 15 is a local brewery with some incredible beer. There is a location downtown, but the tap room in South Corvallis is our favorite for outdoor seating and beautiful view of Mary's Peak.
Looking for a romantic dinner or have a special occasion to celebrate? This is the place to go in Corvallis.
24 locals recommend
del Alma Restaurant
136 SW Washington AveLooking for a romantic dinner or have a special occasion to celebrate? This is the place to go in Corvallis.
This restaurant has great cocktails and fresh, local food. They are famous for their shrimp and grits.
8 locals recommend
Castor
458 SW Madison AveThis restaurant has great cocktails and fresh, local food. They are famous for their shrimp and grits.
Well-worth the short drive from Corvallis. Pack a little picnic and enjoy a glass of wine and view of the Coast Range on the porch of a historic barn surrounded by oak trees.
15 locals recommend
Lumos Wine Co.
24000 Cardwell Hill DrWell-worth the short drive from Corvallis. Pack a little picnic and enjoy a glass of wine and view of the Coast Range on the porch of a historic barn surrounded by oak trees.
If ordering pizza for delivery, contact the Monroe location near OSU. For dine-in, we recommend the downtown location for its roof-top seating.
27 locals recommend
American Dream Pizza Downtown
214 SW 2nd StIf ordering pizza for delivery, contact the Monroe location near OSU. For dine-in, we recommend the downtown location for its roof-top seating.
Tacovore is a casual restaurant with outdoor seating. We love coming here for chips, guac, and margaritas. Their tacos are inventive and fun.
6 locals recommend
Tacovore
2503 NW Kings BlvdTacovore is a casual restaurant with outdoor seating. We love coming here for chips, guac, and margaritas. Their tacos are inventive and fun.
This is a very popular outdoor eating and drinking place. There is an impressive selection of local microbrews on tap and several food trucks to choose from. They offer a game night, live music, trivia, and tap talks. Very family friendly too!
Common Fields
545 Southwest 3rd StreetThis is a very popular outdoor eating and drinking place. There is an impressive selection of local microbrews on tap and several food trucks to choose from. They offer a game night, live music, trivia, and tap talks. Very family friendly too!
Sightseeing
Bald Hill Natural Area has a combination of paved trails and dirt paths for biking, walking, and running. There is a wonderful view at the top of Bald Hill. The Oak Creek parking lot and the Fairgrounds are the closest access points.
57 locals recommend
Bald Hill Natural Area
Bald Hill Natural Area has a combination of paved trails and dirt paths for biking, walking, and running. There is a wonderful view at the top of Bald Hill. The Oak Creek parking lot and the Fairgrounds are the closest access points.
This is another great place to hike or trail run near Corvallis. A pond is a favorite place for kids to discover rough-skinned newts.
23 locals recommend
Peavy Arboretum
Northwest Peavy Arboretum RoadThis is another great place to hike or trail run near Corvallis. A pond is a favorite place for kids to discover rough-skinned newts.
This is an off-leash dog park within walking distance of our place. It has a trail that goes around the perimeter with some lovely views and oak trees. It is located at the site of a historic homestead.
Woodland Meadow Park
3540 NW Circle BlvdThis is an off-leash dog park within walking distance of our place. It has a trail that goes around the perimeter with some lovely views and oak trees. It is located at the site of a historic homestead.
The Midge Cramer path and covered bridge is a nice place for a walk, run, or bike ride.
6 locals recommend
Irish Bend Covered Bridge
Midge Cramer PathThe Midge Cramer path and covered bridge is a nice place for a walk, run, or bike ride.
This is a great place for birdwatching and you might just see some elk too.
23 locals recommend
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
This is a great place for birdwatching and you might just see some elk too.
E.E. Wilson is located at the site of historic Camp Adair. There is an angling pond stocked with trout, an archery range, and a shotgun range. Miles of roads from Camp Adair make this a great place to walk or ride a bike. Note: You must purchase and print a parking permit to park there.
E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area
29555 Camp Adair RdE.E. Wilson is located at the site of historic Camp Adair. There is an angling pond stocked with trout, an archery range, and a shotgun range. Miles of roads from Camp Adair make this a great place to walk or ride a bike. Note: You must purchase and print a parking permit to park there.