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🏛️ CulturalDay trip · from Portland, OR

Campus Culture & Valley Charm

Discover vibrant campus culture and local craft beer in charming Corvallis, where historic carousel rides meet contemporary brewery vibes.

Day 1 — Corvallis
Day 1Corvallis

Day 1Corvallis

🚗 3 hr 23 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Portland, ORCorvallis
1 hr 25 min8:00 AM9:25 AM
Corvallis
Corvallis
College town with arts venues, the restored Majestic Theatre, a historic downtown core, and a strong farm-to-table food scene rooted in agricultural heritage
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Lunch
New Morning Bakery
New Morning Bakery
4.3
A Corvallis, OR institution with a loyal following for its pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. The kind of bakery that anchors a neighborhood and makes visiting that neighborhood feel worthwhile.
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Afternoon
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CorvallisHistoric Carousel & Museum
16 min12:00 PM12:16 PM
Historic Carousel & Museum
Historic Carousel & Museum
4.8
Step aboard meticulously restored hand-carved horses on a century-old carousel, then explore vintage mechanical music boxes and carnival artifacts in the adjoining museum gallery.
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Evening
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Historic Carousel & MuseumBlock 15 Brewing Downtown Pub
18 min5:00 PM5:18 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:18 PM
Block 15 Brewing Downtown Pub
Block 15 Brewing Downtown Pub
Immerse yourself in Oregon's thriving craft beer culture at this beloved Corvallis brewpub, where innovative small-batch ales and a lively downtown atmosphere capture the Pacific Northwest's brewing spirit.
4.5$$Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Block 15 Brewing Downtown PubPortland, OR
1 hr 24 min6:18 PM7:42 PM
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