Engage Corvallis
Walking Tours in Corvallis, Oregon!
Full Moon
Ghosts &
True Crime Tour
Step outside on the spookiest night of the month to delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents in downtown Corvallis.
True crime meets reported hauntings on this hour long walking tour.
When reservations open for October, our mailing list hears first!
Meet Your Streets!
A complimentary storytelling tour that promises a new adventure each month.
Join us every 1st Friday at 5:30,
April 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!
When reservations open for the following month, our mailing list hears first!
Brewed Awakening Tour: The Swan Dive Edition
Calling all beer nerds and history buffs – let’s celebrate Corvallis Beer Week! Embark on a one hour deep dive into local beer legacy, tracing the way from ancient ales to today’s craft beer & food pairing scene.
Our adventure is a walking tour visiting key beer history sights. We’ll end our journey at Swan Dive Sandwiches + Bar, where you’ll learn how their Beer Week Monday special – smoked sausages and pretzels – connects to Corvallis’ beer history.
Event Partnership
Succeed at our scavenger hunt for artifacts that relate to one of five Engage Corvallis tours and win a 50% tour discount!
This special evening of historic beer tasting, hop crown making, and education about beer also includes a souvenir cup, one drink ticket and small bites from Black Forest Kitchen.
At 7pm – hear “More Than Just Great Men: A Richer History of Hops and Brewing in Benton County” – a lecture by Tiah Edmunson-Morton of the Oregon Hops & Brewing Archives.
Corvallis Chronicles
Come discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest.
We’ll talk about how immigrants impacted native Kalapuya, the cause of the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history, and much more!
When reservations open for October, our mailing list hears first!
Four Outsiders: Locals who Changed the World
Come hear remarkable sidewalk stories of locals whose struggles, triumphs, and contributions defied societal norms and odds to leave an indelible mark.
In under mile we cover a century of incredible narratives. Hear about a suffragette’s unbelievable battle and a Chinese woman’s historical contribution after struggling against the misogyny of the 1930s. Learn of a Japanese man’s fight against racism during WWII (there is joy, too!), and meet a trans man whose medical breakthroughs changed the course of history.
Request a Tour
Don’t see anything on our calendar that works for you or your group?
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To request a tour, look through the portfolio for inspiration or just message with your interests.