Corvallis has an abundance of leisure activities to choose from, with more than fifty parks and designated preserves. Backpacking, mountaineering, canoeing, camping, rafting, ski touring and bike touring are all popular with Corvallis residents. Freshwater fishing of trout and steelhead is excellent in the surrounding rivers and streams. Adjacent to downtown Corvallis, the Willamette River offers water sports, and the recreational areas of Alsea Falls, Finley National Wildlife Refuge, Mary's Peak and Peavy Arboretum are within a half-hour drive. The area's historic covered bridges, world-class wineries and historic buildings are all found on scenic routes throughout Benton County.
Golfers have several public and private courses from which to choose.
Major musical events and ballet are accessible here and in nearby communities. The University Theater, the OSU LaSells Stewart Center, the CH2M HILL Alumni Center and the restored Majestic Theater in downtown Corvallis offer plays, symphony concerts, lectures, conferences and seminars throughout the year. Art lovers enjoy the wide variety of art at galleries, both on the OSU campus and around town, where there are many private galleries in addition to the Corvallis Arts Center and the Benton County Historical Museum Gallery. Go to top of page Please e-mail Corvallis Webmaster for additional sites or corrections.