Anna from StuckOnTheGo.com recently visited for a #hosted trip to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Anna was kind enough to share her first impressions of her trip with Dispatch.HappyValley.com. Read on!

The fun truly never stops in Happy Valley, no matter what season you visit.

As an outdoor lover, it’s the perfect destination year-round because there is always something to do, whether you want to take a hike, get out on the water, or hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding.

They don’t just have great outdoor opportunities, though. There are plenty of amazing restaurants, museums, and cultural attractions when you need a break from the adventure.

At Harrison's Eat Well Catering, we believe that every event deserves more than just a meal; it deserves a memorable culinary experience that enhances every moment. Since 2000, we’ve proudly served the State College area with flavorful menus, reliable service, and thoughtful hospitality. Whether you’re planning a wedding, hosting a business conference, or gathering with friends to celebrate life’s milestones, our team is here to make it seamless and delicious.

State College, PA – Juniper Village at Brookline is proud to announce that its Wellspring Memory Care community has once again been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program of Distinction by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). This recertification reflects the community’s ongoing commitment to excellence in person-centered memory care and its dedication to creating a supportive, engaging, and compassionate environment for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The Roland Curtin Foundation, in collaboration with the America250PA initiative, will be celebrating National Pennsylvania Day through the ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ program. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Eagle Iron Works in Curtin Village, Howard, PA. Interested volunteers can sign up HERE.

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State presents a special exhibition giving extra weight to the democratic ideal of power of the people, titled “Shaping American Histories, Dreaming American Futures,” on view now through July 27. Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to voice their reflections on the nation’s past, present and future via a community response wall. Ideas contributed to the response wall will help shape the Palmer’s upcoming invitational exhibition in summer 2026, which will honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The America250PA initiative, in proud partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, celebrated a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony at the Centre Furnace Mansion on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Get ready to roll out a blanket, grab an ice cream cone, and enjoy live music under the stars as the Lemont Village Green Summer Concert Series returns for another season of free community fun. Running Friday evenings from June through September, these outdoor concerts are hosted by the Lemont Village Association and held on the scenic Lemont Village Green, with start times at 7:30 PM in June–August and 7:00 PM in September.

For Travelers seeking a memorable stay in Happy Valley, the region offers a variety of accommodations, each providing unique amenities and easy access to Penn State and local attractions. Whether you’re here for a college visit, a weekend getaway, or to relive favorite memories, these hotels offer the perfect home base.