Corvallis is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and is reputedly the #2 Friendliest College Town in the U.S. It is one of the most bike-friendly and sustainable cities in the country, offering diverse cultural opportunities without the bustle of a big urban center.
Land Acknowledgement
We gather for Zimfest 2023 on the ancestral homelands of the Champinefu band of the Kalapuya. We acknowledge the indigenous communities that originated here and who have journeyed to other locations via forced displacement. We recognize that, without them, we would not have the opportunity to come to gather at Oregon State University. We extend our deepest respect and gratitude to them.
Places to Walk
- Farmer’s Market — Saturday 9:00-1:00 downtown
- Irish Bend Covered Bridge — along Campus Way
- Bald Hill Natural Area — parking at 6460 NW Oak Creek Dr, Corvallis
- Fitton Green — hilltop loop with great views
- Willamette Park — stroll along the river on a paved walking and bike-friendly path
Places to Take the Kids
- Avery Park — old steam train engine, rose gardens, playgrounds, and picnic
- Central Park — located between OSU and downtown
- Benton County Fair — August 2-5
- Wacky Bounce — indoor bounce house
Places for Art & History
- The Arts Center — located between OSU and downtown, next to Central Park
- Corvallis Museum
