“There's nothing finer than quenching your thirst after a bike ride in Centre County, Pennsylvania,” Nathan Reigner said. He should know. Before Reigner took the reins as Pennsylvania’s first-ever director of outdoor recreation for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, he was an assistant research professor in the College of Human Development at Penn State. And he really, really likes being outside in Happy Valley.

“There’s no limit. We go over the top, every time,” said Kitchen Manager Kevin’s when I asked if there could ever be a dish that was too much, too extra, or too extravagant to be considered for State Burger Co.’s Restaurant Week offering.

The town of Bellefonte is a top destination to sip, stay, and play in Pennsylvania. Located in the scenic Pennsylvania Wilds region, just a short drive from State College and the main campus of Penn State, this historic town (established in 1795) has a long and proud history of hosting guests and boasts a charming Victorian-era historic district, museums, art galleries, dining options, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the mountains and valleys around the town. Every year, more people discover just how much there is to do in Bellefonte and promise to return for more great experiences. Just consider the options for things to do in the great outdoors around Bellefonte.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Palmer Museum of Art will celebrate the public opening of its new state-of-the-art home in The Arboretum at Penn State on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. The opening weekend will kick off a summer full of fun programming for all ages at the reimagined, remixed and renewed Palmer Museum of Art.

With 750,000 acres of public land in Happy Valley there is no shortage of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. From hiking to biking to relaxing in a park, there’s something that fits your adventure level here.

Welcome to the 2024 Happy Valley Music Series! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as Rich Engler presents a special "Bob Marley Celebration" featuring The Wailers with special guest star Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root Uprooted Trio at the picturesque Tussey Mountain Amphitheater on June 23. This concert marks the official kick-off of the new Happy Valley Music Series at Tussey Mountain, brought to you in part by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.

Please join us for this special two day event starting June 14th with an Art Exhibition at the Woskob Family Gallery. Followed by the Juneteenth Block Party on June 15th at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Fraser Street.

Tipton, Pennsylvania – DelGrosso’s Park will open for the 2024 Summer Season on Saturday, May 18, 2024. “We are excited for opening day and to kick off our season,” says Carl Crider, Jr. – President, DelGrosso’s Park.

With such a rich agricultural history, it’s no wonder that there are some fantastic Farm-to-Table restaurants in Happy Valley. Make sure to add a few of these to your list for your next visit!