this place has to be the most fun ambience of any toy place or hobby shop ever. I couldn't imagine…read morewhat they could do with all of the items they have up if they ever wanted to relocate or close down. They have such huge awesome display pieces. I mean, you can't even get through the door without being in amazement. Lots of fun puzzles lots of fun card games, tons of little knickknacks and very family friendly . kids love window shopping, just cruising around at all of the different options and I couldn't imagine anyone not finding something that they enjoy here . Staff is always super helpful places always spotless. Definitely stop by.

This is my go-to toy store now. We got all of my grandson's birthday gifts there earlier this…read moresummer. A great selection and the prices are very reasonable. I just went there again this morning looking for Sea Monkey (Krill) aquariums for the kids and they had three different types! I couldn't find them anywhere else in town except BiMart, which only had 1 type. The price was essentially the same as BiMart, with a much better selection. Given the choice to spend my money at a small locally owned business, I'll choose the small business every time.

The Toy Factory is a great little toy store in downtown Corvallis, with a variety for all ages --…read morestuffed animals, books, puzzles, games, and a variety of different building block toys (LEGO, Duplo, etc). A fun decor feature is their display of completed Playmobil sets on shelves around the perimeter of the north side of the store -- some of the sets our own grown offspring had as children. We found a few treasures to purchase, including a fun looking 1000 piece puzzle. The store staff were cordial and helpful, even if they were not going out of their way to greet everyone who came through the doors. One big plus for us, after walking around downtown Corvallis for a few hours, is they have public restrooms available! You have to ask for a key at the checkout counter, but the restrooms are very clean and well maintained; and for those with very small children, there are full-sized changing tables. We often find ourselves being sort of "restroom snobs" when it comes to shops and restaurants; but we find the condition of the bathroom is often an accurate indicator of the rest of the facility. Anyway, The Toy Factory is a wonderful little shop, and I highly recommend it.

I like to visit toy stores whenever I travel since I work with children with special needs and I…read morelearn about new games and interactive toys. I liked the vibe in here. It's a large store and they could pack in more but they have a nice variety. Displayed nicely. Staff was friendly.

I haven't been in a Hallmark store in over a decade. This year I've been on a post-Christmas…read moremission to gather ornaments, as my new house holds a 15+ foot Christmas tree, so I can suddenly decorate much more than previously. Yay! Hallmark is located in the strip anchored by Goodwill and Planet Fitness, actually between the two. It's a good size shop and they had all the Christmas stuff up front. I did find a couple cute ornaments, though was shocked to see the normal price in most was $20. Even at half off they were a bit much! They do have a lot of stuff. I didn't explore outside of Christmas, but there is clothing, accessories, toys, cards, candles, even a case of chocolate! They have a reward program and they'll send you coupons. The employees are very friendly and nice. Overall, Hallmark is the gift shop of yesteryear. It's exactly like those I recall shopping with my mom. While that's not my style, it's an option, and as it's a locally owned franchise, you are supporting a local business.

Large, eclectic selection of gift items (including clothing) in addition to the usual Hallmark…read morecards and wrap. This is especially useful at holiday times because I always find something interesting that I might not see at other local stores. Every employee I've spoken to has been welcoming and helpful, and the prices are more reasonable than Third Street.

Warm and sunny summer day at the Bauman Farm. Lucious peaches and berries . Fresh Walla walla…read moreonions, dill, pickling cucumbers and produce galore! Oh the baked goodies, stacks of them. Lots of fruit preserves, sauces, mustards, honey, so many delicious condiments!!! The garden area is full of veggie starts, annuals and perennials, so gorgeous! This is a great place to bring visiting friends and family to! We'll be returning this fall !

A great place to grab a coffee, snack, small gift, and a plant. The farm is quite large and boasts…read morean indoor deli/coffee/gift/ shop, covered green houses with a wide variety of plants, a covered playground, an outside playground, and small animals to feed and pet. Great for families, parties, business lunches, and events.

Love the eggs. Jewelry and art are fabulous. Bowl holders are a great microwave helper. Gluten…read morefree bread is my candy. Refrigerator magnets are fun and colorful.

When Steve and I were in Salem recently we had the primary purpose of going to a museum but it…read moredidn't open too early in the day so we had plenty of time to kill by seeing some of the other things that the town had to offer. We noticed that Salem had a public market and thought that would be a good way to get some local flavor and a good way to let the time pass up until the museum opened. This public market is not outside but instead inside a small building. Despite the size of the building there are a fair amount of local vendors that are in here. Some I really was impressed with. There was a guy that had us sample some of his homemade beef jerky that was very good, a plant vendor that sculpted air type plants into things making very cute dioramas with them. My favorite was a hand crafted soap vendor and I wound up buying several bars of soap from her. The fragrances were great and she made them very pleasing to the eye as well with fancy waves at one end on a bar of soap with hints of what looked like glitter. Very nice. This public market was unexpectedly fun and was a perfect morning stop to make!

Peak has been a great addition to the city for years. I always find what I need there, and…read moreappreciate being able to shop in town without having to get stuff online or from a bigger retailer. I like the new store front - so glad they are still here. Shop there - you'll like it.

We needed a flotation device for our dog for a trip through OR, WA, and parts of Canada where we'll…read morebe on the water. We didn't realize how hard they were to come by locally or online. But I found one in stock at Peak Sports and called to see if I could buy it and have them hold it for me for a few weeks. They offered to hold it without me buying it. The woman in the phone was so helpful and nice. We just stopped in to get it and the same kind woman offered to fit it on our dog. Such kindness. We got it adjusted and purchased in no time. Abby (our dog) checked out the store "dog" in its life jacket, got some treats, and was ready to go.

This is a smaller market, and definitely more crafts and other goods as compared to produce or…read morefood, but it is still fun. There is a surprising amount of parking. Everyone is friendly and how cool is it to visit a farmers market right off highway 101?! We stopped by around 2pm and it was fairly busy, but not too crowded, though it was an hour or so before the end. We saw cool geodes, foraged mushrooms, a cute lil' bakery, a produce seller with fresh strawberries and peaches, creative art prints, and a vegan food truck among other vendors. It takes place on Sundays and if you are spending some time on the beach, you might as well see what treasures you can procure at the farmer's market, too!

Went this past weekend. More crafters than farmers but some really nice stuff. Good parking and…read moregreat to see market staff were enforcing mask protocols