Carolina's Guidebook

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Carolina's Guidebook

Food scene

The Berkey Creamery is known for teaching famous Ben and Jerry how to make ice cream! Summer time lines wrap around the building but move quickly. Even a 5-10 minute wait is worth the scoop!
86 locals recommend
Penn State Berkey Creamery
86 locals recommend
The Berkey Creamery is known for teaching famous Ben and Jerry how to make ice cream! Summer time lines wrap around the building but move quickly. Even a 5-10 minute wait is worth the scoop!
55 locals recommend
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton St
55 locals recommend
Sowers is a favorite in downtown, with natural ingredients, the food is made with love and you can feel it in the atmosphere of the little shop.
18 locals recommend
Sowers Harvest Café
421 East Beaver Avenue
18 locals recommend
Sowers is a favorite in downtown, with natural ingredients, the food is made with love and you can feel it in the atmosphere of the little shop.
Small family owned business, nice spot for a small group of up to 4 people.
47 locals recommend
The Naked Egg
320 Pine Grove Rd
47 locals recommend
Small family owned business, nice spot for a small group of up to 4 people.
Best bagels in town, in the center of downtown. Long lines=Good food.
17 locals recommend
Irvings Bagels
110 E College Ave
17 locals recommend
Best bagels in town, in the center of downtown. Long lines=Good food.
Sauly Boy's
124 S Allen St
Right up the road, experience authentic Thai food! For not being a sushi lover, Kamrai is the only place I go for the best sushi I’ve had in State College.
43 locals recommend
Kamrai Thai&Sushi House
901 Pike St
43 locals recommend
Right up the road, experience authentic Thai food! For not being a sushi lover, Kamrai is the only place I go for the best sushi I’ve had in State College.
“Best bar ever? EVER!” - Joe Jonas. Enough said.
32 locals recommend
Champs Downtown
139 S Allen St
32 locals recommend
“Best bar ever? EVER!” - Joe Jonas. Enough said.
20 locals recommend
Federal Taphouse
130 S Fraser St
20 locals recommend

Sightseeing

University Park campus is quite large, with downtown traveling parallel to it, you can experience the heart of Happy Valley by simply crossing the street! It may take a whole day to get through all of campus but it’s worth it! Pack a few snacks for the squirrels, they love being fed!
125 locals recommend
Penn State University
125 locals recommend
University Park campus is quite large, with downtown traveling parallel to it, you can experience the heart of Happy Valley by simply crossing the street! It may take a whole day to get through all of campus but it’s worth it! Pack a few snacks for the squirrels, they love being fed!
A very fun course to play with friends and family.
9 locals recommend
Happy Valley Mini Golf
1890 S Atherton St
9 locals recommend
A very fun course to play with friends and family.
Fun for a group gathering! Not too expensive for the time given.
Get Air Trampoline Park
2252 E College Ave
Fun for a group gathering! Not too expensive for the time given.
64 locals recommend
Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation
301 Bear Meadows Rd
64 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

CATA bus

CATA bus can take you around town, from downtown to campus and all around the community. Fare for each one-way trip is $1.75. Persons age 65 and over with a Transit ID Card and children under 40” ride free. Those presenting a valid U.S. Medicare Card or CATA Reduced Fare ID Card may ride for half the fare ($0.85).
Getting around

Football weekends

Penn State Football weekends bring in 104,000+ people into the stadium. The crowd goes downtown after the game, while others travel home. Be sure to allow extra time for travel with traffic build up and wait times downtown.