The best things to do in Corvallis

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Creekside Golf Club

Entertainment

Creekside Golf Club has been Salem’s premier spot since 1993 for a proper 18, plus extras that keep non-golfers happy too. Think a…

6250 Club House Dr SE (Salem)

“Creekside Golf Club has been Salem’s premier spot since 1993 for a proper 18, plus extras that keep non-golfers happy too. Think a championship course, a Golf Performance Center to tune up your swing, pickleball and bocce, a seasonal pool, fitness, on-site massage, and a meal at Rudy’s Greenside Steakhouse...”

From the Salem newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Linn Lanes Bowling Center

Entertainment

Laid-back bowling alley featuring burgers and curly fries, as well as a bar.

2250 S Main Rd (Lebanon)

“Laid-back bowling alley featuring burgers and curly fries, as well as a bar.”

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4 Spirits Distillery

Entertainment

Country-like destination serving comfort food and cocktails in a venue with fireplace and outdoor seating.

3405 SW Deschutes St

“Country-like destination serving comfort food and cocktails in a venue with fireplace and outdoor seating.”

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Highland Bowl

Entertainment

Little bowling center offering games, league play, and a bar, plus food such as hot tots.

2123 NW 9th St

“Little bowling center offering games, league play, and a bar, plus food such as hot tots.”

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Bloom Boutique and Tea House

Entertainment

Charming boutique featuring clothing and a tea room offering sandwiches and high tea.

712 S Main St (Lebanon)

“Charming boutique featuring clothing and a tea room offering sandwiches and high tea.”

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Lakeshore Lanes

Entertainment

Family-friendly entertainment center with bowling lanes, plus mini golf and a game room.

5432 Pacific Blvd SW (Albany)

“Family-friendly entertainment center with bowling lanes, plus mini golf and a game room.”

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Northern Lights Theatre Pub

Entertainment

3-screen, 1st-run movie theater & restaurant serving pizza, burritos & other bar fare, plus beer.

3893 Commercial St SE (Salem)

“3-screen, 1st-run movie theater & restaurant serving pizza, burritos & other bar fare, plus beer.”

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Salem Golf Club

Entertainment

Golf club featuring a course with a variety of hole distances and a restaurant.

2025 Golf Course Rd S (Salem)

“Golf club featuring a course with a variety of hole distances and a restaurant.”

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Lakeshore Miniature Golf

Entertainment

Mini-golf course with a river and waterfall features, plus an arcade.

5444 Pacific Blvd SW (Albany)

“Mini-golf course with a river and waterfall features, plus an arcade.”

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Illahe Hills Country Club

Entertainment

Private club with a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and fitness facilities, plus a clubhouse for dining.

3376 Country Club Rd S (Salem)

“Private club with a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and fitness facilities, plus a clubhouse for dining.”

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