Love or loath the rain, it’s a part of living in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Some days, you just have to push through and get where you’re going. But some days, either you either have the luxury of waiting it out, or the rain is so intense that you’re forced to do nothing but take shelter. In either case, we got you covered. Here’s our favorite spots:
Take a seat on one of the benches that are part of the central staircase. With the soft light filtering through the skylights, enjoy the pitter patter of the rain.
Need we say more? It’s OSU’s living room. Bonus points if you get a seat next to the window and there’s a fire going in the fireplace. Maximum cozy.
Grab an armchair and enjoy the 180-degree view of the drizzle from the second, fourth or fifth floors. If you’re in it for the long haul, you can grab a hot drink from Java II for that next level of warmth.
This classic portrait location also serves as an excellent respite from the rain. Strike a pose, rain or shine!
Sit under the banana tree, pretend it’s 20 degrees warmer and enjoy your tropical escape from the rain.
Sit on the benches that line the floor-to-ceiling windows on either end of the building. Grab a cup of coffee from eCafe. And if you’re lucky, someone might be playing the piano.
Surround yourself with the soothing textures and piney smell of the wood interior of this newly built hall.
Sit by the fireplace and enjoy a salad from Trader Bing’s. Watch the rain fall down the sides of the windows. Or, head upstairs to walk through the history of the College of Business with the Abacus sculpture.
