Must-do's in State College

Shannons & Kaves
Shannons & Kaves
Must-do's in State College

Food scene

The. Best. Ice cream. Period. They will happily add dry ice to your selection so it will keep on your drive home
86 locals recommend
Penn State Berkey Creamery
86 locals recommend
The. Best. Ice cream. Period. They will happily add dry ice to your selection so it will keep on your drive home
A different menu every night. Great historic pictures of central PA and Penn State sports legends. Try the prime rib if it's available.
30 locals recommend
The Tavern
220 E College Ave
30 locals recommend
A different menu every night. Great historic pictures of central PA and Penn State sports legends. Try the prime rib if it's available.
These guys make their own spirits and they are delicious. Live music most nights and good eats to boot.
38 locals recommend
Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining
2255 N Atherton St
38 locals recommend
These guys make their own spirits and they are delicious. Live music most nights and good eats to boot.
A staple of hungover college students for generations. Best breakfast in town. Don't worry if you see a line... It goes quick.
13 locals recommend
The Waffle Shop
364 E College Ave
13 locals recommend
A staple of hungover college students for generations. Best breakfast in town. Don't worry if you see a line... It goes quick.
For you alums, this used to be the Gingerbread Man. Still a good bar and the food is an absolute upgrade from the olden days.
10 locals recommend
Primanti Bros.
130 Hiester St
10 locals recommend
For you alums, this used to be the Gingerbread Man. Still a good bar and the food is an absolute upgrade from the olden days.
Great beers and great food!
104 locals recommend
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood St
104 locals recommend
Great beers and great food!
The lobster bisque is to die for!
Whiskers
200 W Park Ave
The lobster bisque is to die for!

Wineries

If you are a fan of dry wines this is the place for you. If you are a fan of beautiful brindle mastiffs, this is also the place for you. Owners are super cool and friendly.
7 locals recommend
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars Wine Bar
101 W Main St
7 locals recommend
If you are a fan of dry wines this is the place for you. If you are a fan of beautiful brindle mastiffs, this is also the place for you. Owners are super cool and friendly.
Great selection of dry and sweet wines
31 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery
300 T367-1
31 locals recommend
Great selection of dry and sweet wines
25 locals recommend
Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery
576 S Foxpointe Dr
25 locals recommend

Bar Tour

Located directly above the center of the Earth, Zeno's has been a mainstay of the State College bar scene for years. Great live music and a pretty massive beer menu.
32 locals recommend
Zeno's Pub
100 W College Ave
32 locals recommend
Located directly above the center of the Earth, Zeno's has been a mainstay of the State College bar scene for years. Great live music and a pretty massive beer menu.
Phyrst family? Live music? Guinness? Yes please!
15 locals recommend
Phyrst
111 E Beaver Ave
15 locals recommend
Phyrst family? Live music? Guinness? Yes please!
There are good bars. There are bad bars. And somewhere in the middle is the Brewery. Never had a bad time but can't remember all of them.
The Brewery
233 E Beaver Ave
There are good bars. There are bad bars. And somewhere in the middle is the Brewery. Never had a bad time but can't remember all of them.
A pitcher of Long Island iced tea on a sunny Friday afternoon is just what the doctor ordered. Class? You can catch up on Monday.
17 locals recommend
Cafe 210 West
210 W College Ave
17 locals recommend
A pitcher of Long Island iced tea on a sunny Friday afternoon is just what the doctor ordered. Class? You can catch up on Monday.
800 beers on tap! We can't back that up 100% but there's enough variety to please even the snobbiest of beer snobs.
17 locals recommend
Liberty Craft House
346 E College Ave
17 locals recommend
800 beers on tap! We can't back that up 100% but there's enough variety to please even the snobbiest of beer snobs.
The original Champs on North Atherton is still a great place to go but the downtown Champs definitely gives it's predecessor a run for the money.
32 locals recommend
Champs Downtown
139 S Allen St
32 locals recommend
The original Champs on North Atherton is still a great place to go but the downtown Champs definitely gives it's predecessor a run for the money.
Try the Original Sin! But no more than two as they pack a punch.
Adam's Apple
212 E Calder Way
Try the Original Sin! But no more than two as they pack a punch.
Good pub food, stocked bar, and awesome Bloody Mary's.
20 locals recommend
Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen St
20 locals recommend
Good pub food, stocked bar, and awesome Bloody Mary's.
Do you like bad 70's and 80's sing-along music? Then this place is for you.
The Shandygaff
212 E College Ave
Do you like bad 70's and 80's sing-along music? Then this place is for you.

Sightseeing

You can't come to Penn State without getting a picture with the lion. Seriously... You can't.
12 locals recommend
The Nittany Lion Shrine
Burrowes Road
12 locals recommend
You can't come to Penn State without getting a picture with the lion. Seriously... You can't.
Important things probably happened here. It's very stately and is the home of the exact geographic center of Pennsylvania.
18 locals recommend
Old Main
Pollock Road
18 locals recommend
Important things probably happened here. It's very stately and is the home of the exact geographic center of Pennsylvania.
If you're looking for a little exercise and some beautiful views to boot, you can't go wrong with a hike up Mount Nittany.
28 locals recommend
Mount Nittany
28 locals recommend
If you're looking for a little exercise and some beautiful views to boot, you can't go wrong with a hike up Mount Nittany.
Legend has it... ... Well, we'll tell you when you're older...
Obelisk Garden
Legend has it... ... Well, we'll tell you when you're older...
Just kidding. Pitt's the worst and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! (No doubt they are an excellent academic institution but they can't hold Penn State's socks when it comes to sports!)
88 locals recommend
University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth Ave
88 locals recommend
Just kidding. Pitt's the worst and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! (No doubt they are an excellent academic institution but they can't hold Penn State's socks when it comes to sports!)
29 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Military Museum
51 Boal Ave
29 locals recommend
72 locals recommend
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park Rd
72 locals recommend
Pretty.
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler Road
124 locals recommend
Pretty.

Arts and culture

Looking for some culture? We got culture.
38 locals recommend
Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler Road
38 locals recommend
Looking for some culture? We got culture.
More culture. Check it out.
7 locals recommend
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
102 Eisenhower Rd
7 locals recommend
More culture. Check it out.

Sporting events

For a few short weekends every fall this quaint gathering spot plays host to 107,000 of your closest friends. Black shoes Basic blues No names All game We are!
119 locals recommend
Beaver Stadium
119 locals recommend
For a few short weekends every fall this quaint gathering spot plays host to 107,000 of your closest friends. Black shoes Basic blues No names All game We are!
Basketball, wrestling, and concerts.
50 locals recommend
Bryce Jordan Center
720 Curtin Rd
50 locals recommend
Basketball, wrestling, and concerts.
Hockey!
22 locals recommend
Pegula Ice Arena
250 University Dr
22 locals recommend
Hockey!
Volleyball, wrestling, and occasional basketball.
Rec Hall
Burrowes Road
Volleyball, wrestling, and occasional basketball.
Minor league baseball. Go Spikes!
9 locals recommend
State College Spikes
701 Porter Rd
9 locals recommend
Minor league baseball. Go Spikes!
Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Kerry McCoy, Joseph Vincent Paterno... You want Penn State legends... This is where you find them.
17 locals recommend
Penn State All-Sports Museum
17 locals recommend
Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Kerry McCoy, Joseph Vincent Paterno... You want Penn State legends... This is where you find them.