Corvallis, OR is a small city located in the Willamette Valley of the state of Oregon. This city has a population of around 54,462 people and is known for its laid-back atmosphere and abundance of recreational activities. It's also home to Oregon State University, making it a great place for college students to enjoy all that the city has to offer. Corvallis is a great place to visit because there are plenty of things to do such as hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and much more. People love that they can explore and enjoy nature while also having access to some great restaurants and shops. The reviews for Corvallis are generally positive as many visitors have found it to be an enjoyable place with plenty of places to explore. It's also very walkable which makes it easy for people to get around without needing a car. Overall, Corvallis is an excellent place to spend some time and experience all that this small town has to offer.
based on 21 ReviewsGet to know Corvallis with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Corvallis
Swimming - 8/18/2008
Can you swim in the Willamette River, or in a nearby lake in the summer, or is the water too polluted?
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Any direction you will find fun - 2/25/2008
Although the city can be a bit bum at times the recreation avaiable is unbeatable. You can float the river on hot days or hit the mountain when it's cold. There is always something within an hours drive. There are also lots of city league and club sports for volleyball, baseball, frisbee golf etc. If you like the outdoors, quite, clean, friendly town than Corvallis is a place you'll like to
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For the active person - 7/8/2007
Corvallis is a beautiful little town with so much to offer. Bike trails are everywhere and the streets are bike friendly as well. There are tons of places to go hiking and many parks, as well. We are less than two hours away from the ocean, and two hours away from the mountains for skiing. During the summer there are several lakes and rivers near by, for boating, swimming and fishing. If you like green you'll love this
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CORVALLIS, OREGON - 3/19/2007
Corvallis is a beautiful little town. The drawbacks: Cost of housing is WAY too high. Too liberal (for me). Not enough thriving churches. Not
enough shopping/dining/entertainment. Very little to do for high school/college aged students. Love to see better city planning and more modern buildings (too much mishmash/junk). The people seem fairly
friendly, but very
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Corvallis - 9/24/2006
It is a great city to live in. There is so many outdoor activities to do nearby. You can't beat a small university town like Corvallis. Contact me if you want more info about this nice
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thinking of moving to corvallis - 1/24/2006
i would appreciate any comments regarding corvallis. my husband & i (2 toddlers incl) are wanting a cool town to move our small business too. we lived in a big city then moved to the southwest but too much crime. any comments thoughts are
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Corvallis is a college town - 6/8/2005
Corvallis has the state's second-largest public university, Oregon State. It is definitely a college town, but not in the "Girls Gone Wild" sort of way... for better or
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