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!

Quite small, but cheap! (Was $5 per adult). Fairly disability friendly! If you have POTS or chronic…read morepain this was fairly walkable, with a few benches spread throughout the building. Lots of interesting historical pieces and stories from Albany, varying from Jewelry heists and murders, to old clothing and schooling! Very interesting. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Val & her staff are doing a great job with archives, full time exhibits & traveling exhibits too…read more I can't say enough about how fun, engaging and informative the entire museum is. Go, See, Enjoy & Learn!

Do not miss a visit to the Corvallis Museum! Great exhibits that are very well labeled. Nice gift…read moreshop, very helpful staff. Wonderful!!!

What a gem! Great museum with Corvallis history, interesting items. The goat man costume with film…read morefootage was the best!!!

Philomath translates from the Greek as "love of learning." It's appropriate, then that the Benton…read moreCounty Historical Society&Museum is housed on its branch of the OSU campus. It's in a beautiful, historic building, upon a hill with views of the Coast Range, Mary's Peak, and the Cascades. The people are friendly- after all, "philo" translates from the Greek as "friendship." As a museum, it's OK. As noted by another Yelper, it's more posters than actual exhibits and artifacts. Oregon is rich in history, but sadly, you're better off playing Oregon Trail.

I'll never forget the first time I drove through Philomath and did what everyone probably does, I…read morepronounced it like it looks FYLO-MATH. But the locals pronounce it FAH-LOW-MUTH. Turns out I was onto something though as the reason this town bears this name is because of this building which was a college that was known for its Philosophy and Math programs. It's since been turned into a historical society and museum with research library on local history. They put out fascinating displays of clothing, quilts, photographs and other artwork. It's a mix between a museum and a cultural center, as well as an integral part of the preservation of Oregon and this area's history. Defnitely worth a stop!

Went to visit the Harrisburg Museum for the first time today, and my what a gem! There is so much…read morelocal and national shared history and the diversity of artifacts curated for this collection is exquisite! The wood sculptures art room was an unexpected and amazing exhibit and I was in awe of how knowledgable and kind the guide who toured through was! My brother and I had a great time and it was excellent to learn that the guide works on many of the restoration projects associated with the equipment on-site. Absolutely worth the trip!

This is a great museum...rich in history and so much fun. So many things to look at! Tractors,…read morecars, seed machines, all kinds of tools. Don't miss the artwork of Mr. Wittmer, oh my gosh... To say he was an artist would be an understatement. If you like museums, you will love this place, far bigger that it looks like!

I was pretty surprised by how many artifacts of all kinds were in this museum. The house it's self…read moreis a good look back on how people lived in the late 1800's and early 1900's. They have a decent sized collection of local native(mostly Kalapuya) artifacts. Everything from small spear points to large spears. There is also some information about how the Kalapuya lived in the area along the Long Tom river. The upstairs of the museum was nearly all about the history of the railroads that created Junction City. The women who were working there were very friendly and helpful. Be sure to sign the guestbook, they receive grant money that way!

The Northwest Art & Air Festival is a multi-day event held each year in August at the Timber Linn…read moreMemorial Park located in Albany, Oregon. It's a mix of art, live music entertainment and the spectacle of hot air balloons. The event kicks off on Friday night with live music and the "Night Glow" event which begins at dusk. The event is weather permitting which is key to much of what happens at the annual festival. During my visits the winds were just too strong for most hot air balloons to participate. Only a few balloons were able to fully inflate, but the ones that did were pretty spectacular with the giant nylon envelopes glowing against the night sky. Even though the "Night Glow" portion didn't go off as planned, the live music on the Festival Stage was great. The band Radical Revolution performed a great selection of hits from the 80's and kept the energy level and music going strong into the night. There were a number of food trucks set-up near the stage, but with very long lines at each, plan ahead and expect a wait to order and then another wait to receive your food. If lines aren't your thing you can certainly bring your own food to the event. You should also bring your folding chairs and/or blankets and plan on arriving early enough to stake out a spot near the performance areas. On very early Saturday morning we returned before dawn to view the balloons launching. Unfortunately, as we approached the park, it was obvious that there was a problem. A steady line of vehicles were turning around and attempting to leave the area. Traffic was very congested with little to no traffic control. The launch had been cancelled due to weather conditions (wind speeds). There was no communication as to this cancellation where people were turning off the main road to get to the event. As a result, traffic became a mess. All in all, this is still a very cool event and worthy of your time. You just need to understand that The Northwest Art & Air Festival is a multi-day event held each year in August at the Timber Linn Memorial Park located in Albany, Oregon. It's a mix of art, live music entertainment and the spectacle of hot air balloons. The event kicks off on Friday night with live music and the "Night Glow" event which begins at dusk. The event is weather permitting which is key to much of what happens at the annual festival. On my visit the winds were just too strong for most hot air balloons to participate. Only a few balloons were able to fully inflate, but the ones that did were pretty spectacular with the giant nylon envelopes glowing against the night sky. Even though the "Night Glow" portion didn't go off as planned, the live music on the Festival Stage was great. The band Radical Revolution performed a great selection of hits from the 80's and kept the energy level and music going strong into the night. There were a number of food trucks set-up near the stage, but with very long lines at each, plan ahead and expect a wait to order and then another wait to receive your food. If lines aren't your thing you can certainly bring your own food to the event. You should also bring your folding chairs and/or blankets and plan on arriving early enough to stake out a spot near the performance areas. On very early Saturday morning we returned before dawn to view the balloons launching. Unfortunately, as we approached the park, it was obvious that there was a problem. A steady line of vehicles were turning around and attempting to leave the area. Traffic was very congested with little to no traffic control. The launch had been cancelled due to weather conditions (wind speeds). There was no communication as to this cancellation where people were turning off the main road to get to the event. As a result, traffic became a mess. All in all, this is still a very cool event and worthy of your time. You just need to understand that weather conditions must be perfect for the hot air balloon portions to take place. Absent this part of the event, you can still enjoy multiple concerts, arts and craft vendors, a car show and food trucks.

Art was fair, food was priced well but long lines. Music good. Beer and wine were outrageous…read more $11.50 for a 4 oz wine and $8.50 for a Boneyard IPA can. Won't be going back.

This stadium is one of the nicest around! I love how much walking room you have inside, there are…read moreself serve, checkout stations, lots of food options, lots of beer options, and the fans are loyal as can be!

Reser Stadium just recently did a renovation of the west side of the stadium. This also combined…read morewith a student welcome center and student health facility. The Student Welcome Center will serve year-round as an on-campus first stop to introduce prospective new students and their families to Oregon State University. They did an incredible job! They constructed it so you every seat has a perfect view of the field. They have plenty of vendors to pick from and the great thing is they made it on the inside of the stadium so you can still watch the game and not worry about missing that big play; where as the University of Oregon you have to go outside the stadium to get the food. Reser Stadium had a great view of the largest video scoreboard of what was the Pac-12 Conference, not sure what is going to happen there. The capacity will now hold 35,548. Go Beavers!