Guidebook for Lemont
Food scene
The classic Penn State tradition. Best ice cream for miles around.
Excellent thai and sushi restaurant located just a few blocks away. The owners are incredible warm and welcoming and the food is some of the best in the area. Highly recommend!
43 locals recommend
Kamrai Thai&Sushi House
901 Pike StExcellent thai and sushi restaurant located just a few blocks away. The owners are incredible warm and welcoming and the food is some of the best in the area. Highly recommend!
If you smell BBQ on the back deck this is where its coming from.... Great food and excellent local beer brewed in a historic central PA barn! They have a bunch of TVs with all the major sports games. There is also live music in the basement most nights!
104 locals recommend
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood StIf you smell BBQ on the back deck this is where its coming from.... Great food and excellent local beer brewed in a historic central PA barn! They have a bunch of TVs with all the major sports games. There is also live music in the basement most nights!
Enjoy some craft beer while sitting next to spring creek! Local tip: Stop by the upstairs maine bay and berry seafood market and grab yourself a fresh maine lobster rolls to enjoy with your beer. These guys do it right!
23 locals recommend
Voodoo Brewing Co. - State College Pub
201 Elmwood StreetEnjoy some craft beer while sitting next to spring creek! Local tip: Stop by the upstairs maine bay and berry seafood market and grab yourself a fresh maine lobster rolls to enjoy with your beer. These guys do it right!
Enjoy one of the areas most beloved coffee shops just a few blocks away! The staff is friendly and they roast their coffee beans on site. You can typically smell it from the back deck!
45 locals recommend
Café Lemont
921 Pike StEnjoy one of the areas most beloved coffee shops just a few blocks away! The staff is friendly and they roast their coffee beans on site. You can typically smell it from the back deck!
These guys bless us with fresh seafood from maine multiple times a week. If your lucky they will have their fresh lobster rolls which are out of this world. Or grab some unique snacks for the road. They have some smoked salmon kabobs that are just lovely.
10 locals recommend
Maine Bay & Berry Co.
201 Elmwood StThese guys bless us with fresh seafood from maine multiple times a week. If your lucky they will have their fresh lobster rolls which are out of this world. Or grab some unique snacks for the road. They have some smoked salmon kabobs that are just lovely.
Penn State Berkey Creamery
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton StBest pizza in town! A local favorite.
Sightseeing
Stunning place for a stroll—this place is breathtaking.
The trailhead to Mount Nittany is only a few blocks away! Enjoy a nice hike on the mountain overlooking State College!
62 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdThe trailhead to Mount Nittany is only a few blocks away! Enjoy a nice hike on the mountain overlooking State College!
If you want to go on a nice walk but don't want to be in the woods you can hop on the local bike path here at Slab Cabin Park. This will take you either to houserville or boalsburg depending on which way you go! There are some pretty views as you walk along the creek!
Slab Cabin Park
316 Elmwood StIf you want to go on a nice walk but don't want to be in the woods you can hop on the local bike path here at Slab Cabin Park. This will take you either to houserville or boalsburg depending on which way you go! There are some pretty views as you walk along the creek!
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadPenn State University
Beautiful campus for a stroll in the warm months!
City advice
Don't miss
The saturday morning farmer's market is not to be missed!
The North Atherton Farmer's Market (open for three seasons of the year) features an incredible range of locally produced foods—including fresh vegetables, meats, bread, and more, as well as ready-to-eat favorites like brick oven pizza and lots more. Don't miss this fantastic feature of local PA produce and foods. The freshest and best veggies you can get. Check the market dates and times at http://www.nathertonmarket.com
Getting around
CATA buses make getting downtown and to campus easy
The CATA buses serve most areas of town and are a great and affordable way to get around. Check bus schedules here: https://catabus.com If you're paying your fare with cash, there is no change, so bring exact change! The fare was most recently $2 but always good to double check on the website to be sure.
Getting around
Use Taxis, Ubers and Lyfts to get around town
Stay safe out there and take a cab/Uber/Lyft if you've been downtown to dinner and drinks.