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Dining Table

Food & Drink

Dining Your Way Across Centre County

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.

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Meetings

Top Places to Meet in State College, Pennsylvania

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.

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Outdoors

The 8 Best Hikes Near State College, PA

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.

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Welcome to Happy Valley, PA

Locals Weigh in on Their Favorite Outdoor Things to Do Near State College

State College, Pennsylvania, may be best known as a college town, but that’s not the only reason that people decide to spend time there. Located in central Pennsylvania and surrounded by protected forest, State College is filled with outdoor experiences to enjoy that have nothing to do with a football field. Locals have long known what more and more people are discovering—that State College is a great place to spend time outside. Here are some of their favorite spots to explore.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events