Guidebook for State College
Food Scene
Hip, upscale casual atmosphere in a beautifully restored barn. Dine upstairs where you can see the architecture of the barn, or grab a cocktail and listen to the live music at the downstairs pub. Family friendly.
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Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood StHip, upscale casual atmosphere in a beautifully restored barn. Dine upstairs where you can see the architecture of the barn, or grab a cocktail and listen to the live music at the downstairs pub. Family friendly.
Close to home, a favorite for locals and visitors. Great sandwiches and burgers, good beer selection. Family friendly.
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Otto's Pub and Brewery
2235 N Atherton St Close to home, a favorite for locals and visitors. Great sandwiches and burgers, good beer selection. Family friendly.
Eating breakfast at the Waffle Shop is a State College tradition on football weekends.
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The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton StEating breakfast at the Waffle Shop is a State College tradition on football weekends.
The Ale house has a nice piano bar on the weekends, musician Tommy Wareham is great; plays Elton John, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, etc. We like this restaurant for a relaxed romantic evening, appetizers and drinks.
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American Ale House
821 Cricklewood DrThe Ale house has a nice piano bar on the weekends, musician Tommy Wareham is great; plays Elton John, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, etc. We like this restaurant for a relaxed romantic evening, appetizers and drinks.
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton StCozy Italian trattoria with homemade pasta & sauces
Interesting burger creations made with fresh ingredients, good beer selection & hard milk shakes too. Family friendly.
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The Field Burger & Tap
1 Country Club LnInteresting burger creations made with fresh ingredients, good beer selection & hard milk shakes too. Family friendly.
Casual upscale dining with emphasis on Southern style food. Great wine selection & cocktails. Excellent choice for a girls night out.
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Gigi's Southern Table
2080 Cato AveCasual upscale dining with emphasis on Southern style food. Great wine selection & cocktails. Excellent choice for a girls night out.
Authentic Japanese restaurant with excellent sushi & ramen bowls. Located downtown.
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Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College AveAuthentic Japanese restaurant with excellent sushi & ramen bowls. Located downtown.
Iconic downtown restaurant for over 30+ years with a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
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The Tavern
220 E College AveIconic downtown restaurant for over 30+ years with a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
Excellent downtown location in business since 1926! Features homestyle cooking & a great view of College Ave.
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The Corner Room
100 W College AveExcellent downtown location in business since 1926! Features homestyle cooking & a great view of College Ave.
A must stop while visiting campus. The famous Ben & Jerry, 1978 PSU alumni, learned how to make ice cream here.
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Penn State Berkey Creamery
A must stop while visiting campus. The famous Ben & Jerry, 1978 PSU alumni, learned how to make ice cream here.
Cozy Thai is an excellent budget friendly option for lunch or an early dinner. Always a fresh meal, pretty atmosphere and friendly service. BYOB, closed on Sundays.
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Cozy Thai Bistro
232 S Allen StCozy Thai is an excellent budget friendly option for lunch or an early dinner. Always a fresh meal, pretty atmosphere and friendly service. BYOB, closed on Sundays.
The best sports bar outside of downtown. Awesome sandwiches and beer selection, plus a great outdoor patio.
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Champs Sports Grill
1611 N Atherton StThe best sports bar outside of downtown. Awesome sandwiches and beer selection, plus a great outdoor patio.
If you're not here for the beer, try the Cider at this lovely farm. Food trucks and music on the weekends, with a relaxing view of the orchard. Also family friendly, grab a picnic blanket and let your little ones dance to the music :)
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J.L. Farm & Cidery-814 Cider Works
3392 Shingletown RdIf you're not here for the beer, try the Cider at this lovely farm. Food trucks and music on the weekends, with a relaxing view of the orchard. Also family friendly, grab a picnic blanket and let your little ones dance to the music :)
Authentic, homestyle Greek cuisine in State College. BYOB, parking and family friendly.
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The Greek
102 Clinton AveAuthentic, homestyle Greek cuisine in State College. BYOB, parking and family friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great college bar in town with a nostalgic feel. Live music, entertainment or table games every night of the week! Fun!
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Phyrst
111 E Beaver AveGreat college bar in town with a nostalgic feel. Live music, entertainment or table games every night of the week! Fun!
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver AveUpscale Irish pub with good beer & cocktails.
Downtown pub known for its extensive beer selection & live music.
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Zeno's Pub
100 W College AveDowntown pub known for its extensive beer selection & live music.
Lively pub in the middle of it all downtown. Relax with friends & a cold beverage, watch the street scene on their outdoor patio.
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Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen StLively pub in the middle of it all downtown. Relax with friends & a cold beverage, watch the street scene on their outdoor patio.
This has become the busiest and most popular college bar downtown. Even celebrities agree ;)
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Champs Downtown
139 S Allen StThis has become the busiest and most popular college bar downtown. Even celebrities agree ;)
Doggie's Pub
108 S Pugh StGreat outdoor space and pet friendly too! Located downtown.
Prominent downtown location, delicious seafood and if you're a cocktail snob, their selections are perfectly crafted. Ambiance is outstanding and feels like a cozy french bistro. 21+ only restaurant & bar.
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Central Reservation
101 East Beaver AvenueProminent downtown location, delicious seafood and if you're a cocktail snob, their selections are perfectly crafted. Ambiance is outstanding and feels like a cozy french bistro. 21+ only restaurant & bar.
Sightseeing
Relax in the beautiful gardens, & enjoy a wonderful interactive children's garden that's fun for adults too! The PSU arboretum is small, but it's perfect for strolling through after lunch, & you won't have to take an entire day to explore.
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The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadRelax in the beautiful gardens, & enjoy a wonderful interactive children's garden that's fun for adults too! The PSU arboretum is small, but it's perfect for strolling through after lunch, & you won't have to take an entire day to explore.
Nittany Lion Shrine
Fun photo opportunities for the whole family!
For sports fans and for families, energizing and fun, Pegula Ice Arena is the place to go when not in town for a football game.
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Pegula Ice Arena
250 University DrFor sports fans and for families, energizing and fun, Pegula Ice Arena is the place to go when not in town for a football game.
A PSU staple and a must stop if visiting State College. The historic Berkey Creamery has been serving up scoops of delicious, creamy treats for the young and young at heart since 1896.
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Penn State Berkey Creamery
A PSU staple and a must stop if visiting State College. The historic Berkey Creamery has been serving up scoops of delicious, creamy treats for the young and young at heart since 1896.
About a 30 minute, scenic drive outside of State College. Make a family day of touring the caves then get ready for some adventure with an ATV rental.
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Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park
222 Penns Cave RdAbout a 30 minute, scenic drive outside of State College. Make a family day of touring the caves then get ready for some adventure with an ATV rental.
One of the largest stadiums in college football and the crowning jewel of Happy Valley.
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Beaver Stadium
One of the largest stadiums in college football and the crowning jewel of Happy Valley.