Happy Walk to Happy Valley/PSU
Sightseeing
Rothrock State Forest
Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park
222 Penns Cave RdBeautiful and free walk through flowers galore, on the edge of PSU campus.
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadBeautiful and free walk through flowers galore, on the edge of PSU campus.
Traditional, local favorite. Limit your ambition by your condition 😁
With nearly 9 miles of volunteer-maintained trails and scenic views, Mt. Nittany offers a unique setting for hiking and recreation. Mt. Nittany is the most recognizable and legendary symbol of Centre County and Penn State. It is the most popular hike for Penn State students and visitors alike and features birds-eye views of campus, Nittany Valley, and Penns Valley from seven scenic overlooks.
62 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdTraditional, local favorite. Limit your ambition by your condition 😁
With nearly 9 miles of volunteer-maintained trails and scenic views, Mt. Nittany offers a unique setting for hiking and recreation. Mt. Nittany is the most recognizable and legendary symbol of Centre County and Penn State. It is the most popular hike for Penn State students and visitors alike and features birds-eye views of campus, Nittany Valley, and Penns Valley from seven scenic overlooks.
Shingletown Gap
Mountain RoadLocal favorite for hiking and pretty close to town
Food scene
This is a great place for celebrations, but you do need reservations. You can do this online. It’s farm to table, delicious, excellent service, and a little drive from town, out near the airport.
13 locals recommend
RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm
1000 S Fillmore RdThis is a great place for celebrations, but you do need reservations. You can do this online. It’s farm to table, delicious, excellent service, and a little drive from town, out near the airport.
Interesting drink creations and small plates. Casual, cozy venue.
58 locals recommend
Big Spring Spirits
198 Match Factory PlaceInteresting drink creations and small plates. Casual, cozy venue.
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton StBest pizza, from wood-fired oven.
This is closest to your place here. Urban chic bar area, southern cuisine, outdoor tables.
56 locals recommend
Gigi's Southern Table
2080 Cato AveThis is closest to your place here. Urban chic bar area, southern cuisine, outdoor tables.
Cozy Thai Bistro
232 S Allen StSolid local Thai food. Yummmm
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton StA short walk and a reliable fantastic breakfast!
The Greek
102 Clinton AveYummy Greek food, BYOB. A very short walk
A bit from town, but interesting food and a good getaway in busy fall weekends. They have a great brunch menu. Reservations are probably best.
6 locals recommend
Pine Grove Hall
101 E Pine Grove RdA bit from town, but interesting food and a good getaway in busy fall weekends. They have a great brunch menu. Reservations are probably best.
A short walk across Atherton. Wegmans is also nearby by car. Weis is near Giant and rarely crowded.
Giant
255 Northland CenterA short walk across Atherton. Wegmans is also nearby by car. Weis is near Giant and rarely crowded.
Order ahead and pick up or eat on their patio or have it delivered. Healthy options galore and delicious breads.
6 locals recommend
Panera Bread
1613 N Atherton StOrder ahead and pick up or eat on their patio or have it delivered. Healthy options galore and delicious breads.
Sports that are not football
Pegula Ice Arena
250 University DrGeneral admission skating hours, too.
Ridge Soaring Gliderport
3523 S Eagle Valley RdOkay, we’ve never done this. But you might just want to....
Modest skiing venue but close and easy parking/limited crowding.
64 locals recommend
Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation
301 Bear Meadows RdModest skiing venue but close and easy parking/limited crowding.
About 40 minute drive to Rails to Trails pretty Biking/Walking path off-road, by a creek. Use GPS
Rails to Trails, Alfrata Station
Lower TrailAbout 40 minute drive to Rails to Trails pretty Biking/Walking path off-road, by a creek. Use GPS