Sightseeing
East Park Ave & Bigler Road
State College, PA 16803
2.3 miles away
arboretum.psu
Sunsets are spectacular from here! The children's garden is a fantastic way to spend time looking for the hidden animal sculptures! My favorite one to look for is the hellbender.
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadEast Park Ave & Bigler Road
State College, PA 16803
2.3 miles away
arboretum.psu
Sunsets are spectacular from here! The children's garden is a fantastic way to spend time looking for the hidden animal sculptures! My favorite one to look for is the hellbender.
548 Puddintown Road
State College, PA
crpr.org/millbrook-marsh
Delightful short strolls on boardwalks. Great for bird watching.
10 min (6.5 mi)
via I-99 N
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11 min (5.2 mi) via US-322 BUS E/N Atherton St and W Park Ave
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407 ft
13 min (5.7 mi) via Toftrees Ave and Fox Hollow
29 locals recommend
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
548 Puddintown Rd548 Puddintown Road
State College, PA
crpr.org/millbrook-marsh
Delightful short strolls on boardwalks. Great for bird watching.
10 min (6.5 mi)
via I-99 N
START
0.3 mi
0.3 mi
0.5 mi
492 ft
0.4 mi
3.0 mi
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0.3 mi
0.5 mi
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407 ft
11 min (5.2 mi) via US-322 BUS E/N Atherton St and W Park Ave
197 ft
0.7 mi
1.8 mi
1.9 mi
0.7 mi
407 ft
13 min (5.7 mi) via Toftrees Ave and Fox Hollow
3746 Laurel Run Road
Petersburg, PA 16669
13.4 miles away
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/whipplesdamstatepark
Awwwweeee, love this small lake to kayak in. Always check before going. Sometimes the lakes are drained. There's also 256 acres to explore.
30 locals recommend
Whipple Dam State Park
3746 Laurel Run Rd3746 Laurel Run Road
Petersburg, PA 16669
13.4 miles away
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/whipplesdamstatepark
Awwwweeee, love this small lake to kayak in. Always check before going. Sometimes the lakes are drained. There's also 256 acres to explore.
222 Penn's Cave Road
Centre Hall, PA 16828
pennscave.com
23.1 miles away
Crazy cool! The Wildlife Trek is worth the time too. Who knew this stuff was right here? Theres also some type of all terrain vehicle you can rent....
104 locals recommend
Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park
222 Penns Cave Rd222 Penn's Cave Road
Centre Hall, PA 16828
pennscave.com
23.1 miles away
Crazy cool! The Wildlife Trek is worth the time too. Who knew this stuff was right here? Theres also some type of all terrain vehicle you can rent....
2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Altoona, PA 16601
45.3 miles away
Fantastic view in the fall about an hour drive away.
27 locals recommend
Horseshoe Curve NHL
2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Altoona, PA 16601
45.3 miles away
Fantastic view in the fall about an hour drive away.
Parks
400 Herman Drive
State College, PA 16803
1.1 miles away
A super short drive from the house. Lots of walkways to explore. Always something to see like horses, a dog park, tennis, butterfly gardens, gardens and playground.
18 locals recommend
Tom Tudek Memorial Park
400 Herman Dr400 Herman Drive
State College, PA 16803
1.1 miles away
A super short drive from the house. Lots of walkways to explore. Always something to see like horses, a dog park, tennis, butterfly gardens, gardens and playground.
200 Little Lion Drive
State College, PA 16803
0.8 miles away
Circleville is great for sledding, tennis, walking, playground time, bocci, soccer, picnics, and my favorite frisbee golf! Don't worry, you don't need fancy discs. We use cheap frisbees and have a fabulous time!
8 locals recommend
Circleville Park
200 Little Lion Dr200 Little Lion Drive
State College, PA 16803
0.8 miles away
Circleville is great for sledding, tennis, walking, playground time, bocci, soccer, picnics, and my favorite frisbee golf! Don't worry, you don't need fancy discs. We use cheap frisbees and have a fabulous time!
Circleville Disc Golf Course
3225 Circleville Rd901 Houserville Road
State College, PA 16801
4.4 miles away
Go wading in Spring Creek by the covered bridge! By far one of my favorite memories of raising my kids in Centre County.
30 locals recommend
Spring Creek Park
901 Houserville Rd901 Houserville Road
State College, PA 16801
4.4 miles away
Go wading in Spring Creek by the covered bridge! By far one of my favorite memories of raising my kids in Centre County.
2501 Bernel Road
State College, PA 16803
4.4 miles away
A very cool park that is inspired by planes! Frisbee golf and walking paths are really nice!
Bernel Road Park
2501 Bernel Rd2501 Bernel Road
State College, PA 16803
4.4 miles away
A very cool park that is inspired by planes! Frisbee golf and walking paths are really nice!
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669
shaverscreek.org
13.7 miles away (25 minutes)
PSU's Raptor Aviary. Check website.
39 locals recommend
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
3400 Discovery Rd3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669
shaverscreek.org
13.7 miles away (25 minutes)
PSU's Raptor Aviary. Check website.
4216 Beaver Road
Phillipsburg, PA 16866
17.5 miles away (30 minutes)
Lily pads galore! One of my favorite places to kayak!
38 locals recommend
Black Moshannon State Park
4216 Beaver Road4216 Beaver Road
Phillipsburg, PA 16866
17.5 miles away (30 minutes)
Lily pads galore! One of my favorite places to kayak!
301 Bear Meadows Road
Boalsburg, PA 16803
tusseymountain.com
12.2 miles (16 minutes)
Not just skiing! concerts, food festivals, a pond to fish, go karts, batting cages, driving range...it's all here!
64 locals recommend
Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation
301 Bear Meadows Rd301 Bear Meadows Road
Boalsburg, PA 16803
tusseymountain.com
12.2 miles (16 minutes)
Not just skiing! concerts, food festivals, a pond to fish, go karts, batting cages, driving range...it's all here!
Museums
163 Boal Estate Drive
Boalsburg, PA 16827
boalmuseum.com
10 miles away (14 minutes)
I had the opportunity to catalog the fine art at the mansion. Carve out 3 hours to see this amazing gem! Check the website for hours, get the number and call ahead.
10 locals recommend
Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum
163 Boal Estate Dr163 Boal Estate Drive
Boalsburg, PA 16827
boalmuseum.com
10 miles away (14 minutes)
I had the opportunity to catalog the fine art at the mansion. Carve out 3 hours to see this amazing gem! Check the website for hours, get the number and call ahead.
51 Boal Ave.
Boalsburg, PA 16827
www.pamilitarymuseum.org
Interesting place. I like to walk the grounds here and visit the Farmers Market on Thursdays.
29 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Military Museum
51 Boal Ave51 Boal Ave.
Boalsburg, PA 16827
www.pamilitarymuseum.org
Interesting place. I like to walk the grounds here and visit the Farmers Market on Thursdays.
816 Green Ave.
Altoona, PA 16601
lennysclassiccarcollection.com
814-946-5082
38 miles away (41 minutes)
This place is well hidden in downtown Altoona & unbelievable. You have to call in advance and make an appointment preferably on a weekday after 3ish.
You will be wowed!
Lenny's Classic Car Collection
816 Green Ave.
Altoona, PA 16601
lennysclassiccarcollection.com
814-946-5082
38 miles away (41 minutes)
This place is well hidden in downtown Altoona & unbelievable. You have to call in advance and make an appointment preferably on a weekday after 3ish.
You will be wowed!
Palmer Museum of Art
650 Curtin Rd1 Beaver Ave.
University Park, PA 16802
(under Beaver Stadium)
gopsusports.com/sportsmuseum
814-865-0044
Pretty cool little museum. Check out the website for more info which includes info on birthday party rental space, graduation photos in Beaver Stadium, stadium views and tours of Beaver Stadium & Lasch Building that aren't on the normal everyday schedule. Check out athletics.psu.efu/nlcnews for information about those special tours.
To date, Beaver Stadium tours are about 15.00 per person and the Blue Bus Tour (includes Lasch Building) average 60.00 per person.
1-800-NITTANY
17 locals recommend
Penn State All-Sports Museum
1 Beaver Ave.
University Park, PA 16802
(under Beaver Stadium)
gopsusports.com/sportsmuseum
814-865-0044
Pretty cool little museum. Check out the website for more info which includes info on birthday party rental space, graduation photos in Beaver Stadium, stadium views and tours of Beaver Stadium & Lasch Building that aren't on the normal everyday schedule. Check out athletics.psu.efu/nlcnews for information about those special tours.
To date, Beaver Stadium tours are about 15.00 per person and the Blue Bus Tour (includes Lasch Building) average 60.00 per person.
1-800-NITTANY
Fly Fishing
area of 1115 Spring Creek Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
So my family just started fly fishing and Fisherman's Paradise is a well known place for the avid fisherman. If you're interested in fly fishing, Jim can tell you some cool places to go.
7 locals recommend
Fisherman's Paradise
Spring Creek Canyon Trailarea of 1115 Spring Creek Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
So my family just started fly fishing and Fisherman's Paradise is a well known place for the avid fisherman. If you're interested in fly fishing, Jim can tell you some cool places to go.
Spruce Creek
Penns Creek
Hiking
9.9 miles away (16 minutes)
Pretty much a tradition to hike Mt. Nittany at least once in your life if you are a PSU fan....
28 locals recommend
Mount Nittany
9.9 miles away (16 minutes)
Pretty much a tradition to hike Mt. Nittany at least once in your life if you are a PSU fan....
18 miles away (26 minutes)
Pretty place to go kayaking and apparently there's new bike trails too.
19 locals recommend
Colyer Lake
Lingle Road18 miles away (26 minutes)
Pretty place to go kayaking and apparently there's new bike trails too.
Rothrock State Forest
Food Scene
2235 North Atherton St.
State College, PA 16803
814-867-6886
ottos-barrel.com
0.6 miles away (3 minutes)
Possibly the best place in State College.
The food is great, beer and sodas made on sight, outdoor seating, and a store to buy their meat and drinks.
A local favorite for sure.
117 locals recommend
Otto's Pub and Brewery
2235 N Atherton St2235 North Atherton St.
State College, PA 16803
814-867-6886
ottos-barrel.com
0.6 miles away (3 minutes)
Possibly the best place in State College.
The food is great, beer and sodas made on sight, outdoor seating, and a store to buy their meat and drinks.
A local favorite for sure.
231 Northland Center
State College, PA 16803
814-237-2353
1.8 miles away (5 minutes)
Our go to for pizza! Closed Sundays...
26 locals recommend
Brothers Pizza
239 N Pennsylvania Ave231 Northland Center
State College, PA 16803
814-237-2353
1.8 miles away (5 minutes)
Our go to for pizza! Closed Sundays...
102 Clinton Ave.
State College, PA 16803
thegreekrestaurant.net
Monday-Saturday 4:30-9
1.9 miles away (6 minutes)
25 locals recommend
The Greek
102 Clinton Ave102 Clinton Ave.
State College, PA 16803
thegreekrestaurant.net
Monday-Saturday 4:30-9
1.9 miles away (6 minutes)
1 Country Club Lane
State College, PA 16803
toftrees.com
814-234-8000
1.9 miles away (6 minutes)
36 locals recommend
The Field Burger & Tap
1 Country Club Ln1 Country Club Lane
State College, PA 16803
toftrees.com
814-234-8000
1.9 miles away (6 minutes)
Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining
2255 N Atherton Stin front of ottos...
316 Boal Avenue
Boalsburg, PA 16827
kellyssteak.com
814-466-6251
11 miles away (14 minutes)
90 locals recommend
Kelly's Steak & Seafood
316 Boal Avenue316 Boal Avenue
Boalsburg, PA 16827
kellyssteak.com
814-466-6251
11 miles away (14 minutes)
Halfmoon Valley Road
Port Matilda, PA
wayfruitfarm.com
The best apple donuts EVER!
Great small, local store with wonderful Saturday breakfasts!
Check their website for more details.
16 locals recommend
Way Fruit Farm
2355 Halfmoon Valley RdHalfmoon Valley Road
Port Matilda, PA
wayfruitfarm.com
The best apple donuts EVER!
Great small, local store with wonderful Saturday breakfasts!
Check their website for more details.
286 West Hamilton Ave.
(off of Atherton)
State College, PA
3.2 miles away
We LOVE this place! Outdoor seating is available.
"The buzz is building all around town about Good Day Café, and for good reason. Good Day opened its doors in late August 2018 in State College in the Hamilton Square Shopping Plaza, this café is about much more than coffee and food. An initiative of Strawberry Fields, Good Day Café is staffed with adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses. The café provides much-needed employment opportunities and creates meaningful experiences for employees and customers alike to enhance understanding of and respect for all members of our community."
State College Magazine
Good Day Cafe
286 W Hamilton Ave286 West Hamilton Ave.
(off of Atherton)
State College, PA
3.2 miles away
We LOVE this place! Outdoor seating is available.
"The buzz is building all around town about Good Day Café, and for good reason. Good Day opened its doors in late August 2018 in State College in the Hamilton Square Shopping Plaza, this café is about much more than coffee and food. An initiative of Strawberry Fields, Good Day Café is staffed with adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses. The café provides much-needed employment opportunities and creates meaningful experiences for employees and customers alike to enhance understanding of and respect for all members of our community."
State College Magazine
Cool Beans Coffee & Tea
205 W High StAgain, not sure if this is called UrbnFlavourHaus???