Guidebook for State College
Entertainment & Activities
Brand new public pool with water slides, shallow pool with sprayers, buckets, fountains for small kids, and separate adult pool. Very nice, very clean
670 Westerly Pkwy
670 Westerly ParkwayBrand new public pool with water slides, shallow pool with sprayers, buckets, fountains for small kids, and separate adult pool. Very nice, very clean
Everything Else
Community Field
500 W Prospect AveSeven new public tennis courts
1523 W College Ave
1523 West College AvenueTwo 18-hole public golf courses owned and operated by Penn State University
Public buses can take you to Schlow Library in downtown State College where you can get a bus to Beaver Stadium. You could also walk to Schlow in 15 minutes.
1000 Westerly Pkwy
1000 Westerly ParkwayPublic buses can take you to Schlow Library in downtown State College where you can get a bus to Beaver Stadium. You could also walk to Schlow in 15 minutes.
Food Scene
Good spot for breakfast. Great service, affordable, good food. Get there early; it gets crowded.
1610 W College Ave
1610 West College AvenueGood spot for breakfast. Great service, affordable, good food. Get there early; it gets crowded.
High quality coffee, solid baked goods, cool atmosphere and free wifi.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Harrison's Wine Grill & Catering
High quality coffee, solid baked goods, cool atmosphere and free wifi.
Excellent brewery, solid American fare, family friendly.
117 Einheimische empfehlen
Otto's Pub and Brewery
2235 N Atherton StExcellent brewery, solid American fare, family friendly.
Vibrant atmosphere, better and more unique bar food than most bars in town, lots of TVs, some outdoor seating when weather is good, solid beer selection, great whisky selection.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver AveVibrant atmosphere, better and more unique bar food than most bars in town, lots of TVs, some outdoor seating when weather is good, solid beer selection, great whisky selection.
Classic PSU bar with great cajun / creole food from Spats Restaurant (located just above).
6 Einheimische empfehlen
All American Rathskeller
108 S Pugh StClassic PSU bar with great cajun / creole food from Spats Restaurant (located just above).
Cozy atmosphere, good sushi but really good ramen!!! BYOB
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College AveCozy atmosphere, good sushi but really good ramen!!! BYOB
Best Mexican food in State College. Prompt, super - friendly service. Not the best atmosphere (tried a little too hard) but not a deterrent for me.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill
1550 S Atherton StBest Mexican food in State College. Prompt, super - friendly service. Not the best atmosphere (tried a little too hard) but not a deterrent for me.
Probably the best sushi in State College. Good but not great atmosphere and very good service.
43 Einheimische empfehlen
Kamrai Thai&Sushi House
901 Pike StProbably the best sushi in State College. Good but not great atmosphere and very good service.
Farm to table restaurant with really good food. Cozy atmosphere, 30 min from State College. Hard to get last minute reservations. BYOB except for wine. They have a wine bar with local wines so you can't bring you own wine.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Revival Kitchen
64 S Main StFarm to table restaurant with really good food. Cozy atmosphere, 30 min from State College. Hard to get last minute reservations. BYOB except for wine. They have a wine bar with local wines so you can't bring you own wine.
Farm to table restaurant with basic but well-executed food and a great brewery. Cozy but vibrant atmosphere and often has good live music. About 30 min East of State College.
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Elk Creek Cafe
100 W Main StFarm to table restaurant with basic but well-executed food and a great brewery. Cozy but vibrant atmosphere and often has good live music. About 30 min East of State College.
Great place for breakfast. More unique offerings than most breakfast spots in State College. Call ahead, gets crowed.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
The Naked Egg
320 Pine Grove RdGreat place for breakfast. More unique offerings than most breakfast spots in State College. Call ahead, gets crowed.
A State College favorite. Solid food, good service, affordable.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
The Original Waffle Shop West
1610 W College AveA State College favorite. Solid food, good service, affordable.
Good Cajun and Creole food, fun, eclectic atmosphere, locally sourced food, good service.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Spats at The Grill
100 W College AveGood Cajun and Creole food, fun, eclectic atmosphere, locally sourced food, good service.
Old barn turned into a brewery and restaurant. American fare, good beers and attentive service.
104 Einheimische empfehlen
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood StOld barn turned into a brewery and restaurant. American fare, good beers and attentive service.
Very good, wood-oven pizza. Solid pasta and salads. Good beer selection. On weekends they have fresh fish specials.
57 Einheimische empfehlen
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton StVery good, wood-oven pizza. Solid pasta and salads. Good beer selection. On weekends they have fresh fish specials.
Parks & Nature
Tons of hiking and mountain biking trails. Make sure you have a map.
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Rothrock State Forest
Tons of hiking and mountain biking trails. Make sure you have a map.