Philomath, OR

United States

Philomath is a small Oregon city just ten miles west of Corvallis on Highway 20, serving as a gateway to the Coast Range. The town of 5,600 sits in the Willamette Valley with easy access via I-5 to Corvallis, then a quick westbound drive. It's a popular stop for travelers heading to the coast and features the historic 1888 Benton County Courthouse, which served as the county seat until 1929.