Top Rated Attractions in Corvallis

Founded in 1962, the Linn County Museum is located in the historic town of Brownsville, Oregon. Locally known as the Brownsville Historic Pioneer Museum, the Museum highlights exhibiting the lives and culture of Native Americans and pioneer settlers of Linn County, Oregon. Interestingly, the Museum features several priceless artifacts and well-preserved exhibits displayed in Brownsville’s original railroad depot and six Southern Pacific railroad cars. Visitors are often excited to see the original covered wagon in a vintage form.

The William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge is a natural refuge located in Oregon's Williamette Valley. Established in 1964 to provide a natural habitat for dusky Canada geese, the refuge has now become home to over 200 species of birds and rare species of animals like western pond turtles and Roosevelt elk. A network of trails around the sanctuary allow visitors to explore its great expanses and observe the vibrant flora and fauna in their natural habitats. Apart from wildlife watching, you can also try your hand at fishing in the little ponds and capturing the park's beauty in the lens.

One of only two forests in the continental United States to border the Pacific Ocean, Siuslaw National Forest offers visitors the rare chance to witness the power of the sea and the tranquility of the mountains in the same context. Comprising a beautiful terrain of rolling dunes, coastal woodlands, and little rivulets and streams, the forest is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Due to its proximity to the magnificent ocean, the weather in this 634,207-acre (2,56,654 hectares) forest can change rapidly. Hiking, camping, and other activities are available in the three wilderness areas within its borders: Rock Creek, Cummins Creek, and Drift Creek.

The Enchanted Forest is a theme park situated in a hilly place surrounded by a forest. The park is truly enchanting with beautiful sculptures of fairytales and nursery rhyme characters, joy rides for kids and several attractions. Larger-than-life sculptures of Humpty Dumpty, the witch and several other characters in the storybook lane are sure to make you jump with joy, no matter how old you are. Click pictures by the huts, enjoy the water slides in the water park or join the crowds to watch a live comedy performance. They also have live music in their Irish-themed pub which is sure to make you feel merry. Wait for dusk to watch the light-water show at their Fantasy Fountain which is truly magical. Do not miss the picturesque old wild west-themed town and European village set-up, perfect for capturing some family pictures and moments.

Driven solely by passion, Howard B. Taylor, belonging to a Pioneer family of Brownville, dedicated his life building a two-story house made out of precious stones, crystals, and petrified wood. This remarkable attraction is a private museum located in the historic town of Brownsville. This wonderland is an embodiment of art that leaves tourists in awe of the scintillating crystals and rocks that make up its structure. The meticulous work on the inside walls shows the incredible legacy and passion of Mr. Taylor.

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge is located in Oregon's picturesque Williamette Valley. Situated on a farmland in the heart of the valley, this refuge is the nesting and resting ground for wintering geese and other migratory waterfowl. It aims to protect and conserve the sensitive ecology of the region within its 2,796 acres (1,132 hectares). A treat for wildlife enthusiasts, it offers excellent opportunities to spot some rare species like pacific chorus frogs, western gray squirrels, and great blue herons.