Happy Valley, PA
Food scene
A beautifully restored central PA barn is the site for great food and excellent local craft beer. TVs galore for those wanting to watch sports, and live music in the basement most nights.
104 locals recommend
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood StA beautifully restored central PA barn is the site for great food and excellent local craft beer. TVs galore for those wanting to watch sports, and live music in the basement most nights.
A short walk (less than 5 minutes!) to some of the best sushi around. And if sushi isn't your thing, they have lots of great Thai options on the menu too. Note: BYOB.
43 locals recommend
Kamrai Thai&Sushi House
901 Pike StA short walk (less than 5 minutes!) to some of the best sushi around. And if sushi isn't your thing, they have lots of great Thai options on the menu too. Note: BYOB.
Hip little beer bar with awesome creekside seating. Tons of board games, too!
23 locals recommend
Voodoo Brewing Co. - State College Pub
201 Elmwood StreetHip little beer bar with awesome creekside seating. Tons of board games, too!
One of the few places on our our list that isn't within walking distance; however it's an absolute favorite. Great southern food and killer drinks. Worth the short drive (or Uber ride)!
56 locals recommend
Gigi's Southern Table
2080 Cato AveOne of the few places on our our list that isn't within walking distance; however it's an absolute favorite. Great southern food and killer drinks. Worth the short drive (or Uber ride)!
The best little book shop in town! Go for the delicious brunch, then spend some time browsing loads of used books and a quirky record collection.
21 locals recommend
Webster's Bookstore Cafe
133 E Beaver AveThe best little book shop in town! Go for the delicious brunch, then spend some time browsing loads of used books and a quirky record collection.
Meyer Dairy Store
2390 S Atherton StExcellent hand-scooped ice cream loved by locals.
Offbeat venue with artwork & homey decor serving house-roasted coffee & scratch-made cafe bites.
45 locals recommend
Café Lemont
921 Pike StOffbeat venue with artwork & homey decor serving house-roasted coffee & scratch-made cafe bites.
Penn State's historic (circa-1889) creamery makes ice creams & sherbets for students & the public. Expect long lines on game weekends.
86 locals recommend
Penn State Berkey Creamery
Penn State's historic (circa-1889) creamery makes ice creams & sherbets for students & the public. Expect long lines on game weekends.
Sightseeing
Looking to get back to nature? This is the place! Rothrock State Forest comprises 96,975 acres that spread across the rugged ridges of Huntingdon, Centre, and Mifflin Counties. Hiking trails, bike trails and more!
37 locals recommend
Rothrock State Forest
Looking to get back to nature? This is the place! Rothrock State Forest comprises 96,975 acres that spread across the rugged ridges of Huntingdon, Centre, and Mifflin Counties. Hiking trails, bike trails and more!
Interested in a quick, close to town hike? Mount Nittany is your spot! A well-marked loop hike takes to you to some of the best overlooks around.
https://mtnittany.org/home/hike/hike/
62 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdInterested in a quick, close to town hike? Mount Nittany is your spot! A well-marked loop hike takes to you to some of the best overlooks around.
https://mtnittany.org/home/hike/hike/
50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing. Perfect for kids!
29 locals recommend
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
548 Puddintown Rd50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing. Perfect for kids!
City advice
Getting around
CATA Bus / Lyft / Uber
Our town isn’t really known for its public transportation, but CATA will get you to campus on game day or downtown for a festival. The HM Route stop is a 5-minute walk from the property.
There are a few taxi companies in town. Uber and Lyft options are plentiful, too.