Julie's Guidebook
Food scene
Sowers Harvest Café
421 East Beaver AvenueFresh food with a great variety for all to enjoy!
Historic local landmark serving famous grilled stickies! Recently renovated with an updated menu.
24 locals recommend
The Corner Room
100 W College AveHistoric local landmark serving famous grilled stickies! Recently renovated with an updated menu.
Allen Street Grill formerly Spat's at the Grill has been recently renovated and has updated its menu. The porch has the best view in State College. It is magical on a snowy night!
30 locals recommend
Spats at The Grill
100 W College AveAllen Street Grill formerly Spat's at the Grill has been recently renovated and has updated its menu. The porch has the best view in State College. It is magical on a snowy night!
Completely remodeled for 2021 maintaining the charm of the past with a modern flair. Weather permitting guests can enjoy the second-story patio with views of Old Main and College Ave while they chat over cocktails or enjoy a meal.
30 locals recommend
The Tavern
220 E College AveCompletely remodeled for 2021 maintaining the charm of the past with a modern flair. Weather permitting guests can enjoy the second-story patio with views of Old Main and College Ave while they chat over cocktails or enjoy a meal.
Classic breakfast dishes are served all day, also offering lunch fare.
52 locals recommend
The Original Waffle Shop West
1610 W College AveClassic breakfast dishes are served all day, also offering lunch fare.
New to the State College scene in 2020, enjoy the coffee and artisan bakery. Cheesecakes are the best in town!
Crust & Crumb Cafe
115 E Beaver AveNew to the State College scene in 2020, enjoy the coffee and artisan bakery. Cheesecakes are the best in town!
PSU student's favorite local haunt. Good menu, a great selection of beers, and a fun spot to watch a game.
32 locals recommend
Champs Downtown
139 S Allen StPSU student's favorite local haunt. Good menu, a great selection of beers, and a fun spot to watch a game.
It is a hidden gem for sure, an extensive whiskey list, creative cocktails, and craft beers! Must try their famous French Fries!
47 locals recommend
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver AveIt is a hidden gem for sure, an extensive whiskey list, creative cocktails, and craft beers! Must try their famous French Fries!
Is one of Happy Valley's newest restaurants. They specialize in seafood and cocktails. The menu is small but mighty, three entrees dot the menu. They also have a sandwich menu, appetizer, and raw bar! It is a place for everyone!
6 locals recommend
Central Reservation
101 East Beaver AvenueIs one of Happy Valley's newest restaurants. They specialize in seafood and cocktails. The menu is small but mighty, three entrees dot the menu. They also have a sandwich menu, appetizer, and raw bar! It is a place for everyone!
India Pavilion
222 E Calder Way North Indian cuisine, BYOB! A local favorite for many years.
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College AveHands down the best sushi place in town!
Chinese Restaurant. Food always comes packed with flavors, great as a take-out option!
16 locals recommend
Little Szechuan
228 W College AveChinese Restaurant. Food always comes packed with flavors, great as a take-out option!
Great menu, try the flaky crust vodka sauce pizza! Quality product since 1963! They have two other locations ( West College and North Atherton )
Hiway Pizza Pub - Downtown
340 East College AvenueGreat menu, try the flaky crust vodka sauce pizza! Quality product since 1963! They have two other locations ( West College and North Atherton )
Great wood-fired pizza, pasta, and seafood! You often have to wait for a table, but it's worth it.
57 locals recommend
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton StGreat wood-fired pizza, pasta, and seafood! You often have to wait for a table, but it's worth it.
The Cove New York Style Pizzeria
Squirrel DriveGreat pizza with delivery!
The historic building, Bellefonte's second-oldest, dates back to 1738. Enjoy Creekside restaurant, ever-changing locally motivated menu.
8 locals recommend
Gamble Mill
160 Dunlop StThe historic building, Bellefonte's second-oldest, dates back to 1738. Enjoy Creekside restaurant, ever-changing locally motivated menu.
First LEED-certified distillery in PA, producing vodka, gin, several rums, and aged whiskeys.
58 locals recommend
Big Spring Spirits
198 Match Factory PlaceFirst LEED-certified distillery in PA, producing vodka, gin, several rums, and aged whiskeys.
Travel to the quaint town of Reedsville, where you'll discover a welcoming farm-to-table restaurant. Reservations must be made a month in advance, and they close end of October and open back up in the spring.
8 locals recommend
Revival Kitchen
64 S Main StTravel to the quaint town of Reedsville, where you'll discover a welcoming farm-to-table restaurant. Reservations must be made a month in advance, and they close end of October and open back up in the spring.
The Greek
102 Clinton AveQuality fresh ingredients with excellent service!
Great atmosphere outside of downtown State College, delicious menu!
66 locals recommend
American Ale House
821 Cricklewood DrGreat atmosphere outside of downtown State College, delicious menu!
Amazing rich and creamy ice cream made on PSU Campus! You can only order blue/white sprinkles and you can't mix the flavors! Allowing patrons to mix and match flavors would cause Creamery lines to move a lot slower, which would make wait on gameday last even longer than an eternity!
86 locals recommend
Penn State Berkey Creamery
Amazing rich and creamy ice cream made on PSU Campus! You can only order blue/white sprinkles and you can't mix the flavors! Allowing patrons to mix and match flavors would cause Creamery lines to move a lot slower, which would make wait on gameday last even longer than an eternity!
Sightseeing
A must-see place when in Happy Valley! A place of beauty and renewal. Don't forget Childhood's Gate Children's Garden.
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadA must-see place when in Happy Valley! A place of beauty and renewal. Don't forget Childhood's Gate Children's Garden.
HomeWaters was founded in 2001 as a private fly fishing club. The Club boasts private access to some of the best trout streams and guides in the country, including the famous Spruce Creek. You don't have to be a member to enjoy the fishing, facilities, and hospitality of HomeWaters.
Homewaters Club
5531 Riverside DrHomeWaters was founded in 2001 as a private fly fishing club. The Club boasts private access to some of the best trout streams and guides in the country, including the famous Spruce Creek. You don't have to be a member to enjoy the fishing, facilities, and hospitality of HomeWaters.
All Trails lists 70 great hiking trails, trail running trails, and mountain biking trails.
37 locals recommend
Rothrock State Forest
All Trails lists 70 great hiking trails, trail running trails, and mountain biking trails.
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
3400 Discovery RdTrails, a visitor center, and exhibits.
50 acres of protected wetlands and boardwalks, trails for hiking, and wildlife viewing.
29 locals recommend
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
548 Puddintown Rd50 acres of protected wetlands and boardwalks, trails for hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Penn State All-Sports Museum
Great place to visit for Penn State sports history!
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park RdA great place to fish and spend quality family time!
Provides recreational opportunities for all seasons. More than 43,000 acres of State Forest surround the park.
38 locals recommend
Black Moshannon State Park
4216 Beaver RoadProvides recreational opportunities for all seasons. More than 43,000 acres of State Forest surround the park.