Photo by the fantastic Jennifer Bebensee
Spend a weekend enjoying gorgeous Corvallis weather without breaking the bank! Leave your car behind, grab your camera and water bottle and downshift into pedestrian gear to experience Corvallis in a whole new way. The great outdoors is free, and savvy visitors go where the locals know to find the best deals on the best meals.
On Friday, on your way downtown for happy hour, start at Central Park and complete the first half of the free Alley Art self-guided tour on your way to Downward Dog or Cloud9 (if you’re under 21). After enjoying happy hour specials on dinner and drinks, return via the second half of the tour – or design your own spontaneous route through downtown.
Saturday morning, remember your cloth shopping bag (if you don’t have one “Corvallis Market Bags” are available for purchase at the Corvallis Visitor’s Center) for the Farmers' Market and Artisans Market on the riverfront. Enjoy a breakfast of organic berries and a fresh pretzel, pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers, and cool your toes in the interactive fountain.
Check the sidewalk sale tables outside Peak Sports and Many Hands Trading Company for great bargains on your way to The Vibe Internet Café for a delicious vegan lunch, free WiFi, and Stumptown coffee. Don’t forget to have the barista punch your card!
Break out that bike for the afternoon and select a route. If you prefer to stick with multi-use paths, head south along the river towards Willamette Park. If you are feeling more adventurous, tackle the Peak Experience Local Loop, a self-guided tour of local attractions. No bike? No problem. The Riverfont and Willamette Park are feet-friendly.
For dinner on Saturday, relax on the roof of American Dream Pizza with fresh air, delicious pizza, and a frosty cocktail (from the downstairs Crowbar happy hour drink menu). Corvallis offers weekend nightlife with cover charges under $5; look for salsa at Platinum and karaoke at Peacock on Fridays and check out Bomb’s Away Café or FireWorks for live music on Saturdays.
Before leaving town on Sunday morning, enjoy a marionberry scone from Great Harvest Bakery, or a breakfast bagel or wrap at Sunnyside Up. Reintroduce yourself to your car keys and have a great week!
2 comments:
Cheapest movie date night in Corvallis? The Darkside Cinema. Discounts for students, seniors, and military, and all shows before 6pm; Wednesdays are Cheap Night for everyone. I'm just sayin'.
Cheapest movie date night in Corvallis? The Darkside Cinema. Discounts for students, seniors, and military, and all shows before 6pm; Wednesdays are Cheap Night for everyone. I'm just sayin'.
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