Lisa’s State College Guidebook
Food scene
Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining
2255 N Atherton StAn urban feel, interesting cocktails and cuisine
This place is FABULOUS if you're up for a little drive! The decor, the food, the cocktails, the environment-- a great spot!
58 locals recommend
Big Spring Spirits
198 Match Factory PlaceThis place is FABULOUS if you're up for a little drive! The decor, the food, the cocktails, the environment-- a great spot!
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College AveThe BEST SUSHI in town. Enough said.
Penn State Berkey Creamery
Ice cream? YUM!
Great vibe and right down the street. It's an easy walk through the park and down Atherton Street! Our kombucha is sold here, too!:-)
38 locals recommend
Rothrock Coffee
1736 S Atherton StGreat vibe and right down the street. It's an easy walk through the park and down Atherton Street! Our kombucha is sold here, too!:-)
Kelly's Steak & Seafood
316 Boal AvenueGreat steak and seafood!
The sweetest!:-) And the town is adorable, as well-- the entrance to hike Mount Nittany is right up the street.
45 locals recommend
Café Lemont
921 Pike StThe sweetest!:-) And the town is adorable, as well-- the entrance to hike Mount Nittany is right up the street.
Up for a little drive? This local spot has everything natural and festive!
16 locals recommend
Way Fruit Farm
2355 Halfmoon Valley RdUp for a little drive? This local spot has everything natural and festive!
India Pavilion
222 E Calder Waythe best Indian Pavilion!
Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Café
401 W High StGREAT spot all-around!
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton StDelicious wood-fired pizza & an easy walk from the house!
Bringing everything Maine to YOU! Fresh seafood, amazing Maine specialties and our own local, craft kombucha!
10 locals recommend
Maine Bay & Berry Co.
201 Elmwood StBringing everything Maine to YOU! Fresh seafood, amazing Maine specialties and our own local, craft kombucha!
Things to do
Looking for something to do while visiting? Here you go!
Feeling an upscale dinner and want to be pampered a bit?
6 locals recommend
Carnegie Inn & Spa, Ascend Hotel Collection
100 Cricklewood DrFeeling an upscale dinner and want to be pampered a bit?
Arboretum Entrance
Bigler RoadSuch a beautiful spot and easy walk from campus
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdTHIS is a beautiful hike-- and so close to us!
Rothrock State Forest
Beautiful for biking and hiking
Simply Health Salt Spa
1760 S Atherton StIn the same shopping complex as Rothrock Coffee-- just down the street!
Shingletown Gap
Mountain RoadYet another great hiking spot!
Want to get a workout in? This is a great spot! and right by the Salt Spa and Rothrock Coffee down the street!
PYP STUDIO
1748 S Atherton StWant to get a workout in? This is a great spot! and right by the Salt Spa and Rothrock Coffee down the street!
Beaver Stadium
Check out the stadium and other PSU sporting events year-round!
Neighborhoods
Places to walk through
State College
Check out all the local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants!
Bellefonte
SUCH a cute area-- not a bad drive, little shops, cafes, etc.!