Best Places to Picnic
Yes, Happy Valley offers some awesome restaurants with fantastic menus and enjoyable settings. However, the county also offers some equally amazing outdoor settings perfect for a picnic.
Yes, Happy Valley offers some awesome restaurants with fantastic menus and enjoyable settings. However, the county also offers some equally amazing outdoor settings perfect for a picnic.
From ballooning 1,000 feet into the air to discovering stalactites 100 feet underground, Happy Valley offers so many different experiences to make the best family vacation memories. Oh, and don't forget the ice cream for breakfast too!
Trails just don’t get any happier than the one we have right here, the Central PA Tasting Trail! See where your favorite drinks are created and learn how you can complete the trail yourself.
From farm-to-table dining to international cuisine — and just about everything in between — Centre County’s restaurants, eateries, cafés and brewpubs offer something for everyone. Take a drive out to the countryside or stay in town — either way you’ll find something delicious.
When it comes to outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania, there’s no better place than Happy Valley. State College is nestled against the Appalachian Mountains and home to Penn State University, picturesque landscapes and abundant state parks.
Nestled in what is practically the geographic center of Pennsylvania, you’ll find a region that abounds in outdoor recreation, education and employment opportunities as well as the arts, entertainment and some of the country’s best local eats and drinks.
From award-winning hotels and conference centers to the largest adventure-based team-building course on the East Coast, State College, Pennsylvania, is ready to host your group at a destination that is affordable and filled with great hospitality.
Cycling has also been enthusiastically embraced in State College and the surrounding Centre Region of Pennsylvania, making the area ripe for exploring on two wheels.
Situated in Central Pennsylvania between the big cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, State College is a charming college town that’s a world unto itself. It’s nestled against the Appalachian Mountains in an area known as Happy Valley, and is home to Penn State University, more than 42,000 students, and outdoor adventures galore.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events