When you walk into the Comfort Suites Near Penn State for the first time — you’ll feel something in the air. Although beautiful, it doesn’t have anything to do with the brand new renovations that were completed in 2020 in all common areas and private rooms of the property. Although performed with the utmost care, it doesn’t have anything to do with the extra precautions being taken to keep you safe as a visitor to Happy Valley during a pandemic

Bringing State College’s downtown, and the world’s best cigars, into your own home. Your Cigar Den is operated by one of only 13 certified master tobacconists in the nation and promises that it can fit anyone, from novice to aficionado, with the perfect cigar.

The 165-room Hyatt Place at the corner of Fraser and Beaver streets promises guests a stay in the heart of State College — perfect for those looking for access to culture and sports.

Hyatt Place is part of The Scholar Hotel Group family of hotels, which has promised to maintain rigorous cleanliness and hygiene standards.

For Federal Taphouse, the downtown State College restaurant known for its 100 beers on tap, the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing but a series of challenges — but all are obstacles that general manager Jessica Wargo and her team have been adept at overcoming, all to the benefit of the community that they love to serve.

Established in 1999, Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery has welcomed wine aficionados from around the country to taste its award-winning wines in its beautiful State College-located tasting room since 2013. However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vineyard’s owners have focused on serving the brand’s multitude of fans in other ways, going above and beyond to protect their loyal supporters in a time when restrictions can seem confusing and muddled — resulting in lax policies in other tasting rooms.

Supporting Downtown Businesses with online, personal shopping options

This April, as the long-reaching effects of COVID-19 became clear, local event organizers made the hard decision to cancel the summer’s festivals, including Happy Valley’s famous summer festivals The Festival of the Arts and 4th Fest.

When it comes to ensuring the safety of guests at The Penn Stater — one of two hotel properties on the Penn State University campus — education of staff was at the top of the priority list.

VIP Trips and Safe, Smart Bus Lines Keep Happy Valley Moving



For Fullington Trailways—a company dedicated to get us from here to there—COVID travel restrictions meant an immediate change to status quo. “The last several months have been incredibly challenging,” says Jennifer Corman, director of business development at Fullington Trailways. “During April and May of 2020, not one charter bus rolled out of our lots.” But thanks to proactive cleaning protocols (in place even before CDC guidelines were rolled out) as well as a pivot toward offering more VIP luxury travel, Fullington continues to help us enjoy the journey, no matter how far the destination.

Contactless Delivery and Curated Wine Bundles Bring Your Fave Wines to Your Door

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars agrees with you—they can’t wait to get back to having more fun in Happy Valley. And while COVID restrictions are still in place, they’ve made some critical pivots so that we can continue enjoying their award-winning wine.