Guidebook for State College
Drinks & Nightlife
Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen StGreat downtown location. Drink up!
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver AveGreat downtown location.
A basement "dive" bar, but cool ambiance and they have live music often.
32 locals recommend
Zeno's Pub
100 W College AveA basement "dive" bar, but cool ambiance and they have live music often.
Love this place. Great music, food, beer. Great hang out spot!
104 locals recommend
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood StLove this place. Great music, food, beer. Great hang out spot!
Parks & Nature
My favorite park in State College! There's a butterfly garden and horses in a pasture. I love the big loop that starts off of Park Avenue.
18 locals recommend
Tom Tudek Memorial Park
400 Herman DrMy favorite park in State College! There's a butterfly garden and horses in a pasture. I love the big loop that starts off of Park Avenue.
You can climb Mount Nittany. It's a moderate hike for an average person (easy hike for a fit person). The views at the lookouts are awesome.
62 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdYou can climb Mount Nittany. It's a moderate hike for an average person (easy hike for a fit person). The views at the lookouts are awesome.
Whipple Dam State Park
3746 Laurel Run RdNice place to hike or canoe.
You can walk to the Arboretum from Linn House! It's beautiful!
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadYou can walk to the Arboretum from Linn House! It's beautiful!
Entertainment & Activities
Escape Room Inc - State College
210 E Calder Way2000 Degrees
202 W College AvePaint your own pottery. Great for kids and adults alike!
What-A-Blast Lasertag
127 McAllister AlleyLaser tag!!
Arts & Culture
Douglas Albert Gallery
126 McAllister AlleyI always enjoy browsing in here.
Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler RoadBeautiful museum on Penn State's Campus.
Sightseeing
Centre Furnace Mansion is a great look back at PA history. Great for both adults and kids.
6 locals recommend
Centre County Historical Society
1001 E College AveCentre Furnace Mansion is a great look back at PA history. Great for both adults and kids.
Essentials
Everybody LOVES Wegmans! It's one of the nation's top grocery store chains. Their bakery is....OMG so good. They also have amazing fresh seafood and meat. They have a huge cheese selection too. They even have a cafeteria if you want a quick meal.
96 locals recommend
Wegmans
345 Colonnade BlvdEverybody LOVES Wegmans! It's one of the nation's top grocery store chains. Their bakery is....OMG so good. They also have amazing fresh seafood and meat. They have a huge cheese selection too. They even have a cafeteria if you want a quick meal.
Food!
Here are some of my favorite eating spots in State College!
Great downtown location with good American food. Watch the hustle and bustle of downtown pass you by as you eat.
24 locals recommend
The Corner Room
100 W College AveGreat downtown location with good American food. Watch the hustle and bustle of downtown pass you by as you eat.
The Original Waffle shop is only 2 blocks from Linn House. Enjoy and don't worry if there is a line to get in - they keep it moving and the food is worth it!
55 locals recommend
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton StThe Original Waffle shop is only 2 blocks from Linn House. Enjoy and don't worry if there is a line to get in - they keep it moving and the food is worth it!
Cozy Thai Bistro
232 S Allen StDowntown location - delicious Thai food
The Tavern
220 E College Ave Downtown location - a bit more upscale.
Delicious take out - this is definitely a "cheat day" meal, but it's ooooooh so good. My favorite sauces are Sweet Chili and Mango Habanero.
Wings Over Happy Valley
244 W Hamilton AveDelicious take out - this is definitely a "cheat day" meal, but it's ooooooh so good. My favorite sauces are Sweet Chili and Mango Habanero.
India Pavilion
222 E Calder WayGreat ambiance and delicious Indian food. I think this is BYOB.
Head to Boalsburg for delicious food and great ambiance (this is an old house that has been converted into a restaurant.
90 locals recommend
Kelly's Steak & Seafood
316 Boal AvenueHead to Boalsburg for delicious food and great ambiance (this is an old house that has been converted into a restaurant.
I love this place. It's an old Victorian home that has been transformed into a restaurant in downtown Lemont, PA. This is BYOB - so bring a bottle of good wine and enjoy fantastic Thai food and sushi.
43 locals recommend
Kamrai Thai&Sushi House
901 Pike StI love this place. It's an old Victorian home that has been transformed into a restaurant in downtown Lemont, PA. This is BYOB - so bring a bottle of good wine and enjoy fantastic Thai food and sushi.