Brian’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Free admission arts resource for the Penn State University and surrounding communities in central PA. A collection of 9,600 objects representing a variety of cultures and spanning centuries of art, the Palmer is the largest art museum between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
38 locals recommend
Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler RoadFree admission arts resource for the Penn State University and surrounding communities in central PA. A collection of 9,600 objects representing a variety of cultures and spanning centuries of art, the Palmer is the largest art museum between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
visit at following link for upcoming events:
https://www.visitpennstate.org/
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
204 West Beaver Avenuevisit at following link for upcoming events:
https://www.visitpennstate.org/
The Arboretum at Penn State strives to be a place of beauty and renewal, a venue for the arts, and a pathway to discovery and enrichment. Visit the web site at https://arboretum.psu.edu/
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadThe Arboretum at Penn State strives to be a place of beauty and renewal, a venue for the arts, and a pathway to discovery and enrichment. Visit the web site at https://arboretum.psu.edu/
Food scene
A local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Known for its classic breakfast dishes, including omelettes, waffles, pancakes and home soup and sandwiches.
55 locals recommend
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton StA local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Known for its classic breakfast dishes, including omelettes, waffles, pancakes and home soup and sandwiches.
Authentic cuisine for dinner - check out the menu at following link.
www.thegreekrestaurant.net/menu
25 locals recommend
The Greek
102 Clinton AveAuthentic cuisine for dinner - check out the menu at following link.
www.thegreekrestaurant.net/menu
Housemade burgers, craft beers & shakes are featured at this lodge located at Toftrees Golf Resort.
37 locals recommend
The Field Burger & Tap
1 Country Club LnHousemade burgers, craft beers & shakes are featured at this lodge located at Toftrees Golf Resort.
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-sight gift shop.
10 locals recommend
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
215 Colonnade BlvdHomey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-sight gift shop.
Loft like destination for seafood plus po'boys & other Southern fare & 15 plus tap beers at the bar. Love their scallop salad and burgers.
www.americanalehouse.net
66 locals recommend
American Ale House
821 Cricklewood DrLoft like destination for seafood plus po'boys & other Southern fare & 15 plus tap beers at the bar. Love their scallop salad and burgers.
www.americanalehouse.net
Penn State University's historic (circa-1889) creamery makes ice creams & sherbets for students and the public.
86 locals recommend
Penn State Berkey Creamery
Penn State University's historic (circa-1889) creamery makes ice creams & sherbets for students and the public.
Starbucks
2030 N Atherton StLess than a mile from townhouse.
Counter-serve bakery, serving bagels, sandwiches, soup, salads and more.
6 locals recommend
Panera Bread
1613 N Atherton StCounter-serve bakery, serving bagels, sandwiches, soup, salads and more.
Local Attractions
Penn State's venue for live entertainment, check upcoming events at www.bjc.psu.edu
50 locals recommend
Bryce Jordan Center
720 Curtin RdPenn State's venue for live entertainment, check upcoming events at www.bjc.psu.edu
Can be found between State College and Huntingdon, PA in the Stone Valley Recreation area. This is part of the Penn State experimental forest. Visit their website at www.shaverscreek.org
39 locals recommend
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
3400 Discovery RdCan be found between State College and Huntingdon, PA in the Stone Valley Recreation area. This is part of the Penn State experimental forest. Visit their website at www.shaverscreek.org