Engage Corvallis

Walking Tours in Corvallis, Oregon!

Hops & Heritage

Corvallis’ Beer Chronicles will be revealed over a 75-minute journey that brings to life 150+ years of local brewing heritage!

Click tour times for reservations:
Sat Jan 25th @ 1:30
Sat Feb 1st @ 3:00
Sat Feb 15th @ 3:00

We start with 45-minutes of stops downtown that tell the fascinating story of brewing from its early days to the modern craft beer movement.

Our last stop is Sky High Brewing, where you’ll enjoy a 30-minute brewery tour and tasting.  This tour is perfect for story lovers and beer enthusiasts alike – a journey from past to pint!

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From Seedling to Structure

This historic wood use tour is for those who appreciate the intricate relationship between nature, craft, and industry.

Click tour times for reservations:
Sun Jan 26th @ 2:15
Sat Feb 8th @ 12:30

We’ll look out the panoramic window’s of Starker Forests’ warm, dry tour bus and visit multiple historic locations that played a role in shaping local timber history.

Journey through the processes that transformed raw timber into everything from humble homes to grand building, covering the full spectrum of wood’s journey—from seedling to final structure.

Brewed Awakening: A Journey from Past to Pint

Calling all beer nerds and history buffs! Deep dive into local beer legacy on a 75-minute journey.

Click tour times for reservations:
Sat Jan 25th @ 3:00
Sat Feb 1st @ 1:30
Sat Feb 15th @ 1:30

We’ll start by walking to key beer history sights, ultimately landing at Sky High Brewing’s facility for a tour and tasting.

Join us to toast to both the past and the present!

silver kegs of beer on palettes stacked high to give an idea of what you'll see on tours of Corvallis history of beer that ends at sky high brewery
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A Timber Time Machine

Tour 150 Years of Wood History! Join us aboard Starker Forest’s warm, dry bus for a journey through more than 150 years of local history!

Click tour times for reservations:
Sun Jan 26th @ 12:30
Sat Feb 8th @ 2:15

Outside panoramic windows, over the course of an hour, you’ll see wood history locations connected to community growth.

On this memorable ride we’ll talk about people, places, and stories that shaped the region and how wood transformed the lives of those who lived and worked here.

Nightmare Before Christmas

Starting mere hours before the December full moon we’ll hear an hour of spooky downtown Corvallis tales. 

4:30 p.m. Saturday Dec 14th
Tickets here.

This spine-chilling adventure recounts Ghost & True Crime occurrences outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, murders, and accidents have been reported. And you’ll probably soak up a little Corvallis history along the way!

Departs from 2nd & Madison sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree and runs in all weather. 

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Meet Your Streets!

A complimentary storytelling tour that promises a new adventure each month.

Join us every 1st Friday at 5:30,
May to October.

These free guided walking tours connect you to new stories each month as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis on foot. More than a tour; it’s an invitation to connect with
the heartbeat of the city!

event poster about free guided walking tour in corvallis on first fridays at 5:30 meeting at location on your free ticket at 5:15, staring the tour at 5:30 with a different tour each month come hear a story.

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To request a tour, look through the portfolio for inspiration or just message with your interests.