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.

Just five minutes from Downtown State College, Boalsburg’s storybook village is steeped in history and brimming with small-town charm. Recognized as the Birthplace of Memorial Day in Pennsylvania, the welcoming little community offers visitors a blend of shopping and dining experiences against a backdrop of rich history in a picture-perfect setting.

The Eagle Iron Works and Curtain Village received grant funds to help improve access and increase an herb garden that is four decades old.

It is the right time now to book your reservations for Penn State's May 2026 graduation! Graduation weekend crowds can eclipse the number of people visiting for a football weekend!

A new 47-foot-long photographic streetscape of contemporary College Avenue from University Drive to Atherton Street is now on permanent public exhibit in the State College Municipal Building.

Experience history come to life this summer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. From Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, join fellow history enthusiasts for the Civil War Weekend at locations throughout this historic town, including the statue of Governor Andrew G. Curtin.

Heading to Happy Valley for sports camps or tournaments, a Penn State Athletics event, or a college visit for a future Nittany Lion? State College offers a surprising mix of adventure, entertainment, and Instagram-worthy spots perfect for teens to enjoy.

There is plenty to do in Centre County, and that is true for children as well as adults. If you have a few 10 and under in your tribe and you are visiting the Centre County region, make sure you spend a day or two accommodating their needs. There are a lot of options to make their Centre County experience as enjoyable and memorable as yours!

Multi-platinum, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Riley Green has announced his Damn Country Music Tour and will be visiting the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park PA on November 13, 2025 at 6:45 pm.