I watched Thursday evening's game versus the Walla Walla Sweets and I felt the commentators for…read morethe TV show were very thorough, fair and interesting. I especially appreciated the outcome of the game. GO CORVALLIS KNIGHTS!

Enjoy summer baseball at Goss Stadium. Maria and I have season tickets in the cow bell section…read more Bring the family, or not, and enjoy collegiate baseball. #CorvSMB

We were visiting Brownsville, OR, and my wife loves to collect magnets from everywhere we go. While…read moredriving through town, we noticed the Linn County Historical Museum was open and what immediately caught our attention were the actual train cars on either side of the building. Naturally, we parked and went inside. This place is packed with history. Founded in 1962, the museum is housed in Brownsville's original railroad depot and includes six Southern Pacific railcars. The exhibits do a great job telling the stories of the region's Native peoples, Oregon Trail emigrants, Black and white pioneer settlers, and the early families of Linn County. One of the highlights was learning that one of the boxcars has been converted into a 29-seat theater known as the Boxcar Theatre. Another fun surprise was how prominently Stand By Me is recognized throughout the museum and the surrounding area. Many scenes from the movie were filmed nearby, and seeing that brought back a lot of memories from our own childhoods. Overall, this was a really cool and unexpected experience. And of course, my wife found exactly what she was hoping for, a Linn County magnet to add to her collection. Highly worth the stop if you're anywhere near Brownsville.

Loved this cute little town, it's like stepping into a hallmark movie. We passed the quilt shop and…read morethere were ladies sitting around a table talking and knitting. You don't see this kind of things these days. We loved the museum it took us back to the pioneer era. It was well maintained and so much to look at. It was great to see the actual equipment used. I highly recommend the detour to check this out!!

Corvallis Central Park is a great place located just a few blocks west of downtown Corvallis…read more Hidden on the edge of the park in what looks like a protestant church is the for sale gallery of the Corvallis Arts Council. If you love art, especially locally produced art then you have to check this place out. The statues outside in the park are great, but the real treasures are on the inside. Definitely worth a visit!

Oregon is a place for the arts- from Bruce Starker Arts Park to Eugene's Hult Center, and…read morePortland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The Corvallis Arts Center is in a converted church right off Central Park. Its landmark is a ballerina statue out front. It has a pleasant setting. They highlight local artists, with a diverse gift shop. There are plenty of treasures. The Corvallis Arts Council showcases the arts of Linn-Benton County. Beautiful little spot. A gem hiding in plain sight- truly outrageous!

Went to visit this historic mill, Thompson Mills Flour Mill. Definitely worth a visit and a short…read moreday trip from Portland. I never even knew this place existed until my wife happened to find it on the Oregon State Parks website. There's no signage from the highway or nearby local roads, so you really have to be intentionally looking for it--you won't just stumble upon it while driving through the countryside. It's tucked away just outside of Tangent/Corvallis, which makes it feel like a true hidden gem. The guided tour was excellent and incredibly informative. Our guide did a great job walking us through the history of the mill, how it operated, and the many roles it played over the years. They even turned on some of the equipment to demonstrate how things worked, which really brought the history to life. We learned about land rights issues, the origins of the nearby town of Shedd, and that the mill was originally called Boston Mills after its owner who was from Boston--at a time when Portland itself could have ended up being called Boston (remember the famous coin toss). Fascinating stuff. There are authentic items on display from the 1800s and early 1900s, which added to the immersive experience. The mill is no longer operational and is preserved strictly for historical purposes, but that's exactly what makes it such a worthwhile visit. If you enjoy Oregon history or unique off-the-beaten-path experiences, this place is absolutely worth checking out. In the Fall (October), they do cider pressing so I might have to go back.

We had a delightful time exploring this place. Ranger Rye and the Volunteer were outstanding. The…read moreextra attention that they gave us was so very appreciated. The demonstrations helped make the Mill "come alive" for us. Thank you!

Amazing atmosphere, great people, great family fun, I look forward to it every week! If you have…read morenot been before/have not been in a while, you are seriously missing out!

I went for the Labor Day race last year.What an event! This was my first time and it didn't…read moredisappoint.

This theater is really nice for saving some money. The price is very cheap. The concession stands…read moreare a good value and really affordable. The seats are nice. It may not have all the bells and whistles of the big city corporate but it doesn't have the premium price tag either. I recommend this business.

Everything always goes well there! Excellent prices, movie tickets the snack bar the only problem…read moreis the line is a bit long getting in

Jamboree is a good county music festival put on by a wonderful town which practically doubles or…read moretriples its population each year for the weekend of Jamboree. My wife and I have been to three Oregon Jamboree's (2017, 2015, and 2014). Most of the musical performances have been great and very enjoyable. Sometimes the performances on the second stage are more enjoyable than the main stage, particularly earlier in the day, because you can get closer to the stage without shelling out $100 per person for sweet spot passes (which we've opted into twice). I think there's a lot of good going on for the Jamboree: - No shortage of great music to listen to - The venue is near a town (ability to visit local stores and purchase items you forgot or run out of, or go to a restaurant and enjoy a great dinner for a break from fair-like food) - The town of Sweet Home, OR is very appreciative of concert goers (very friendly) - Lots of food options on site - Decent amount of beer selections (although must consume in a beer garden except for the second stage) - Attendees seem to be a little older and less rowdy compared to other festivals (like Watershed) I also think there's room for improvement: - Script tickets. I think Jamboree would be more enjoyable and probably more profitable if Script tickets (as in a physical ticket needed to purchase virtually anything on the Jamboree grounds) went bye bye. Why not just include a barcode on concert wristbands people can tie to their credit card (or load money into their account through an app)? This would be more convenient than having to wait in a line just to buy tickets so you can wait in another line to buy what you actually want and if people are no longer having to give up something physical (like a ticket) in exchange for what they want people will spend more. This is similar to the phenomenon of how people spend more when using credit cards vs. cash). - Beer gardens. I think Jamboree should consider allowing people to consume alcohol outside of beer gardens. It would be awesome to be able to go buy a beer and return to my seat, particularly if I paid for expensive seats or got to the venue super early to get a good place with my General Admission tickets. The beer gardens are not placed in optimal positions for enjoying the concert by the masses so I feel I have to either enjoy a beer or enjoy the concert but I can't do both at the same time. Overall its still a great experience and we plan to return next year!

Recently viewed sold out Mary Oliver film, which was excellent. I'll be back to this fine small…read moremovie theater for more art films. A fun excursion in downtown Corvallis just over the BookBin.

This is like an institution in Corvallis. We saw Stop Making Sense last night. Great experience,…read morethe sound system is fantastic. Make this a must visit location when you're in Corvallis.