Corvallis (Oregon) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Oregon, USA
About Corvallis (Oregon)
The town was first known as Marysville, but was later changed to Corvallis in 1857, which meant "heart of the valley" in Latin. Nestled at the foothills of the Coastal Mountain Range, Corvallis residents enjoy a multitude of mountain biking trails in their own backyard. People from around the world are drawn to Corvallis to attend Oregon State University. Corvallis has a history of excellence in regard to education; the Corvallis School District continually has some of the highest Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT) scores in the nation. Corvallis has the highest education level and the second highest income level in the state. Corvallis is the birthplace of Hewlett-Packard's computer inkjet printing process and was home to Nobel Prize-winner, Linus Pauling. The computer mouse was invented by
Top Attractions in Corvallis (Oregon)
Explore the best things to see and do in Corvallis (Oregon):
- ★Avery Park
- ★Benton County Courthouse
- ★Biking and hiking
- ★Corvallis Riverwalk
- ★Darkside Theater
- ★DaVinci Days
- ★Fall Festival
- ★Fort Hoskins Historical Park
Where to Eat in Corvallis (Oregon)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alpine Bakery
- 🍴American Dream Pizza
- 🍴Aomatsu Sushi & Grill
- 🍴Bento Oriental Express
- 🍴Block 15
- 🍴Bomb's Away Cafe
Where to Stay in Corvallis (Oregon)
- 🏨Corvallis Inn & Conference Center
- 🏨Courtyard Inn
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨The Hanson Country Inn
Corvallis (Oregon) Travel Guide Sections
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