Must-do's in State College
Food scene
The. Best. Ice cream. Period.
They will happily add dry ice to your selection so it will keep on your drive home
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Penn State Berkey Creamery
The. Best. Ice cream. Period.
They will happily add dry ice to your selection so it will keep on your drive home
A different menu every night. Great historic pictures of central PA and Penn State sports legends. Try the prime rib if it's available.
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The Tavern
220 E College AveA different menu every night. Great historic pictures of central PA and Penn State sports legends. Try the prime rib if it's available.
These guys make their own spirits and they are delicious. Live music most nights and good eats to boot.
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Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining
2255 N Atherton StThese guys make their own spirits and they are delicious. Live music most nights and good eats to boot.
A staple of hungover college students for generations. Best breakfast in town. Don't worry if you see a line... It goes quick.
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The Waffle Shop
364 E College AveA staple of hungover college students for generations. Best breakfast in town. Don't worry if you see a line... It goes quick.
For you alums, this used to be the Gingerbread Man. Still a good bar and the food is an absolute upgrade from the olden days.
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Primanti Bros.
130 Hiester StFor you alums, this used to be the Gingerbread Man. Still a good bar and the food is an absolute upgrade from the olden days.
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood StGreat beers and great food!
Whiskers
200 W Park AveThe lobster bisque is to die for!
Wineries
If you are a fan of dry wines this is the place for you. If you are a fan of beautiful brindle mastiffs, this is also the place for you. Owners are super cool and friendly.
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Seven Mountains Wine Cellars Wine Bar
101 W Main StIf you are a fan of dry wines this is the place for you. If you are a fan of beautiful brindle mastiffs, this is also the place for you. Owners are super cool and friendly.
Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery
300 T367-1Great selection of dry and sweet wines
Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery
576 S Foxpointe DrBar Tour
Located directly above the center of the Earth, Zeno's has been a mainstay of the State College bar scene for years. Great live music and a pretty massive beer menu.
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Zeno's Pub
100 W College AveLocated directly above the center of the Earth, Zeno's has been a mainstay of the State College bar scene for years. Great live music and a pretty massive beer menu.
Phyrst
111 E Beaver AvePhyrst family? Live music? Guinness? Yes please!
There are good bars. There are bad bars. And somewhere in the middle is the Brewery. Never had a bad time but can't remember all of them.
The Brewery
233 E Beaver AveThere are good bars. There are bad bars. And somewhere in the middle is the Brewery. Never had a bad time but can't remember all of them.
A pitcher of Long Island iced tea on a sunny Friday afternoon is just what the doctor ordered. Class? You can catch up on Monday.
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Cafe 210 West
210 W College AveA pitcher of Long Island iced tea on a sunny Friday afternoon is just what the doctor ordered. Class? You can catch up on Monday.
800 beers on tap! We can't back that up 100% but there's enough variety to please even the snobbiest of beer snobs.
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Liberty Craft House
346 E College Ave800 beers on tap! We can't back that up 100% but there's enough variety to please even the snobbiest of beer snobs.
The original Champs on North Atherton is still a great place to go but the downtown Champs definitely gives it's predecessor a run for the money.
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Champs Downtown
139 S Allen StThe original Champs on North Atherton is still a great place to go but the downtown Champs definitely gives it's predecessor a run for the money.
Adam's Apple
212 E Calder WayTry the Original Sin! But no more than two as they pack a punch.
Good pub food, stocked bar, and awesome Bloody Mary's.
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Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen StGood pub food, stocked bar, and awesome Bloody Mary's.
The Shandygaff
212 E College AveDo you like bad 70's and 80's sing-along music? Then this place is for you.
Sightseeing
You can't come to Penn State without getting a picture with the lion.
Seriously... You can't.
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The Nittany Lion Shrine
Burrowes RoadYou can't come to Penn State without getting a picture with the lion.
Seriously... You can't.
Important things probably happened here. It's very stately and is the home of the exact geographic center of Pennsylvania.
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Old Main
Pollock RoadImportant things probably happened here. It's very stately and is the home of the exact geographic center of Pennsylvania.
If you're looking for a little exercise and some beautiful views to boot, you can't go wrong with a hike up Mount Nittany.
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Mount Nittany
If you're looking for a little exercise and some beautiful views to boot, you can't go wrong with a hike up Mount Nittany.
Obelisk Garden
Legend has it...
... Well, we'll tell you when you're older...
Just kidding. Pitt's the worst and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
(No doubt they are an excellent academic institution but they can't hold Penn State's socks when it comes to sports!)
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Universität in Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth AveJust kidding. Pitt's the worst and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
(No doubt they are an excellent academic institution but they can't hold Penn State's socks when it comes to sports!)
Pennsylvania Military Museum
51 Boal AveBald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park RdThe Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadPretty.
Arts and culture
Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler RoadLooking for some culture? We got culture.
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
102 Eisenhower RdMore culture. Check it out.
Sporting events
For a few short weekends every fall this quaint gathering spot plays host to 107,000 of your closest friends.
Black shoes
Basic blues
No names
All game
We are!
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Beaver Stadion
For a few short weekends every fall this quaint gathering spot plays host to 107,000 of your closest friends.
Black shoes
Basic blues
No names
All game
We are!
Bryce Jordan Center
720 Curtin Rd Basketball, wrestling, and concerts.
Pegula Ice Arena
250 University DrHockey!
Rec Hall
Burrowes RoadVolleyball, wrestling, and occasional basketball.
State College Spikes
701 Porter RdMinor league baseball. Go Spikes!
Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Kerry McCoy, Joseph Vincent Paterno... You want Penn State legends... This is where you find them.
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Penn State All-Sports Museum
Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Kerry McCoy, Joseph Vincent Paterno... You want Penn State legends... This is where you find them.