Guidebook for State College
Food Scene
Penn State Berkey Creamery
A State College classic that always has a line for breakfast. It's good, but be prepared to wait.
55 locals recommend
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton StA State College classic that always has a line for breakfast. It's good, but be prepared to wait.
My favorite brunch place in town...it has an interesting menu with great food.
47 locals recommend
The Naked Egg
320 Pine Grove RdMy favorite brunch place in town...it has an interesting menu with great food.
Significantly less crowded than the Creamery, but just as good. Heads up - they only take cash.
34 locals recommend
Meyer Dairy Store
2390 S Atherton StSignificantly less crowded than the Creamery, but just as good. Heads up - they only take cash.
The donuts are really good - fresh, and right out of the oven. YUM.
6 locals recommend
Duck Donuts State College
125 South Fraser StreetThe donuts are really good - fresh, and right out of the oven. YUM.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the area -- not a strenuous hike, and something everyone should do once.
62 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdGreat views of the area -- not a strenuous hike, and something everyone should do once.
Arts & Culture
Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler RoadGreat place on campus, and it's free to visit!
Sightseeing
The Nittany Lion Shrine
Burrowes RoadEveryone at least needs to get a picture here.
Penn State University
Downtown has shops, restaurants, and great ambience.
8 locals recommend
Downtown State College Improvement District
127 S Fraser StDowntown has shops, restaurants, and great ambience.
Essentials
Wegmans
345 Colonnade BlvdGreat fresh food with the best bakery, cheese, and deli in town.
The pickup grocery app is such a time-saver. Put in your order the night before, pop your trunk, and they put the groceries right in your car. Let me know if you need a coupon for $10 off your first order of $50 and I can text one to you.
23 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1665 N Atherton StThe pickup grocery app is such a time-saver. Put in your order the night before, pop your trunk, and they put the groceries right in your car. Let me know if you need a coupon for $10 off your first order of $50 and I can text one to you.
Sheetz #287
101 Valley Vista DrEntertainment & Activities
The movie theater is right down the street, if you have time and want to catch a show.
13 locals recommend
State College - College 9
3031 Carnegie DrThe movie theater is right down the street, if you have time and want to catch a show.