Corvallis: Heart of the Valley
Corvallis, OR in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is a city that pumps the region’s economy. Some of the biggest conglomerates call this industrial hub home. Companies such as the National Clonal Germplasm and Hewlett-Packard can be found here. Corvallis also boasts of having the highest education rate in the state, and it is consistently one of the 50 best places to live in the United States. Fun family-friendly attractions such as the BMX Track and renowned restaurants can be found conveniently located near the accommodations.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Corvallis, Oregon would be during the end of spring, from June through August. Book your hotel room in advance to score lower Corvallis, OR hotel rates during this period. You can enjoy generally lower rates in December, with fewer tourists in town. Fall would also be an enjoyable season, when you can partake with many harvesting and biking activities in the town. You’ll find plenty of activities throughout the year with hiking, biking, and winery-hopping options to choose from.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The city features its own Corvallis Trolley which brings tourists to the top attractions. From March through December the Airlie Winery offers tasting tours. The grounds of Northside Park and McDonald Dunn Forest can be found near the Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis. Camping by the waterfalls is one of Alsea Falls Park’s top tourists draws, and hotels like University Inn and Holiday Inn Express Corvallis-on the River bring you close to the action.