Experience history come to life this summer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. From Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, join fellow history enthusiasts for the Civil War Weekend at locations throughout this historic town, including the statue of Governor Andrew G. Curtin.
A new initiative is bringing together independent retailers across Central Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of shopping local. The first-ever Central PA Indie Retailer Week runs from March 31 through April 7 and encourages shoppers to visit at least three participating small businesses during the week.
If you’re planning your trip to Happy Valley, you may not realize that you’ll also be intersecting with one of Pennsylvania’s most remote parts of the state — the Pennsylvania Wilds. Bellefonte and Philipsburg, two beloved Happy Valley communities, offer the perfect base camp for exploring the PA Wilds — an outdoor lover’s dream. These two communities act as the “welcome mat” to some of Pennsylvania’s most breathtaking public lands, connecting visitors to adventures in nature, rich wildlife, and small-town charm.