HappyValley.com Homecoming Fun Guide 2012 by Jake Burns

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HappyValley.com is the comprehensive online guide to fun in the beautiful Happy Valley region. To advertise on HappyValley.com contact Greg Woodman, greg@happyvalley.com. To submit content, contact Jake@HappyValley.com. When in Happy Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Five Unique Places to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Happy Valley. . . . . . . . . . . 11 Halloween in Happy Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Local Alumni Chapters Bring Penn State to Your Hometown . . . . . . . . . 15 Fall and Winter Weekends in Happy Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jump On the “Band”wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Penn’s Cave: a True Gem in Central Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Special Section: Homecoming Week 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Seen in Happy Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ring in 2013 Happy Valley Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Victorian Christmas, a Bellefonte Tradition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Arena Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Carvers Deli & Barbecue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Centre for Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Damon’s Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dante’s Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hoag’s Catering at Celebration Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Huntingdon Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kelly’s Steak & Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Nittany Lion Inn/Penn Stater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Northland Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Northland Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Penn State All-Sports Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Penn State Homecoming 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22, 25 Pizza Mia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Penn State Golf Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Seven Mountains Wine Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shaner Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tussey Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The State Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Woolrich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Calendar of Events September October 4 Ben Taylor with Grace Weber The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org October 6 2012 PSU Homecoming Game Tailgate Competition Penn State vs. Northwestern homecoming.psu.edu October 6 Apple Cider Demonstration Day Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com October 6 & 7 Boalsburg Columbus Ball and Heritage Festival at Boalsburg Village Square boalmuseum.com October 6 1st Annual Black Moshannon Monster Hunt Black Moshannon State Park dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ blackmoshannon/

October 7 Foster‑Foreman Conference of Distinguished Writers ‑ Sara Ganim HUB Heritage Hall comm.psu.edu/about/ foster‑conference‑of‑distinguished‑writers October 7 Singin’ in the Rain The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org October 8 Tiesto: Club Life College Invasion Tour 2012 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu October 8 Murder Mystery Walking Tour Old Bedford Village oldbedforvillage.com October 9 PSU Horticulture Show Snider Ag Arena ‑ PSU Campus agsci.psu.edu/ag‑arena/events/ horticulture‑show

October 20-21: Shaver’s Creek Fall Harvest Festival: Featuring Children’s Halloween Trail Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center; shaverscreek.org

October 10 Zac Brown Band with Blackberry Smoke and Levi Lowrey Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu October 10 & 11 The Merchant of Venice Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu October 12 Wiz Khalifa: The 2050 Tour Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu October 13 Downtown State College Fall Festival Downtown State College downtownstatecollege.com October 13 Discovery Space Weatherfest mydiscoveryspace.org/dscpa October 13 & 14 Aaronsburg Dutch Fall Festival Wert Memorial Park aaronsburgcivicclub.org October 14 Steps to Safety 5K Run/Walk PSU Golf Course Jogging Path ccwrc.org October 15 Ghost Hunt with Patty Wilson & Scott Crownover Old Bedford Village oldbedforvillage.com October 15 & 16 Pumpkinfest Old Bedford Village oldbedforvillage.com

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October 19 Doug Varone and Dancers Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

November 1: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Bryce Jordan Center; bjc.psu.edu

October 21 Bellefonte Fall Festival/Annual Halloween Parade Talleyrand Park visitbellefonte.com October 27 Penn State vs. Ohio State Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com October 29 Haunted Village Old Bedford Village oldbedfordvillage.com October 30 “Pretty Lights” Dancing in the Dark Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu October 30 Pilobolus Dance Theatre Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

November November 1 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu November 3 Youthful Voices ‑ Nittany Valley Symphony Eisenhower Auditorium nvs.org November 4 The Great Mountain Red Sky Performance Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

November 8 Ron Carter Trio Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu November 11 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Howard (Home Opener) gopsusports.com November 13 Carrie Underwood Concert Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

November 24 Penn State vs. Wisconsin Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

December December 2 Arlo Guthrie’s “Here Comes the Kid” Tour The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

November 14 St. Lawrence String Quartet Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

December 4 Fascinating Rhythm ‑ Nittany Valley Symphony Eisenhower Auditorium nvs.org

November 16 Penn State Wrestling vs. Lehigh (Opening Match) gopsusports.com

December 6 Tap Dogs Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

November 17 Penn State vs. Indiana Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

December 22 Penn State Fall Commencement Bryce Jordan Center commencement.psu.edu

November 23 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell (Home Opener) gopsusports.com

December 31 First Night State College Downtown State College firstnightstatecollege.com 5

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Where to Eat 17. Autoport

theautoport.com 21. Arena Bar & Grille; Northland Motel thearenabarandgrill.com 23. Rumors Lounge and Tarragon Restaurant at The Atherton Hotel athertonhotel.net 24. Bar Bleu dantesinc.com/barbleu.htm 25. Carvers Deli carversdeliandbbq.com 6. Carnegie Inn & Spa ccarnegieinnandspa.com 26. Damon’s Grill damons.com 27. Deli Restaurant www.dantesinc.com/thedeli.htm 28. Down Under Steak House toftrees.com/dining_downunder 29. Duffy’s duffystavern.com 30. Eat ’N Park eatnpark.com 31. Fiddlehead fiddleheadstatecollege.com 32. Gardens thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu

33. Herwig’s Austrian Bistro

herwigsaustrianbistro.com 34. Hi‑Way Pizza North www.dantesinc.com/hiway.htm 35. India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine indiapavilion.net 36. Inferno Brick Oven and Bar dantesinc.com/inferno.htm 37. Kelly’s Steak & Seafood kellys‑steak.com 38. Kimchi Korean Restaurant kimchistatecollege.com 39. Mario & Luigi’s dantesinc.com/marioandluigis.htm 40. Legends pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/ psdine.asp 41. P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 42. T.G.I. Friday’s tgifridays.com 43. Whiskers pshs.psu.edu/NittanyLionInn 44. Zola New World Bistro zolabistro.com

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Surrounding Communities Mt. Nittany Inn mtnittanyinn.com Whistle Stop Restaurant whistlestopcentrehall.com The 1921 Restaurant thephilips1921.com The Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com/deli.php

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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites book.bestwestern.com 2. Fairfield Inn & Suites marriott.com/hotels 3. Holiday Inn Express hiexpress.com 4. Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel pshs.psu.edu/pennstater 5. Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 6. Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 7. Comfort Suites comfortsuites.com 8. Days Inn Penn State daysinn.com 9. Hilton Garden Inn hiltongardeninn.hilton.com 10. Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 11. Nittany Lion Inn pshs.psu.edu/nittanylioninn 12. Quality Inn lioncountrylodging.com 13. Ramada Conference Center ramadasc.com 14. Rodeway Inn rodewayinn.com 15. Sleep Inn sleepinn.com 16. Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 17. Autoport theautoport.com 18. Country Inn & Suites countryinns.com/hotels 19. Atherton Hotel athertonhotel.net 20. Hampton Inn & Suites hamptoninn.com 21. Northland Motel northlandbowl.com/motel 22. SpringHill Suites marriott.com EL Econo Lodge Bellefonte www.econolodge.com

Bellefonte Area BO Bonfatto’s

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When in Happy Valley… By J.J. Robb

Whether you’re a newcomer to Happy Valley, or a looking for new ways to en‑ joy your weekends, we give you a guide to State College and the charm of the surrounding area.

The Corner Room in Downtown State College

Go Downtown If you’re planning to be downtown, check out the performance and film schedule at The State Theatre on College Ave. The beautifully refurbished theatre is the hub of community theatre in State College, and offers exciting national acts, acclaimed independent films, family programming and a Live opera broadcast series. Upcoming shows include Proof by the State College Community Theatre October 11-13 & 18-21, Arlo Guthrie December 2, and Scrooge by the State College Community Theatre December 14-16. Call (814) 272-0606 or visit TheStateTheatre.org for scheduling and tickets. Shoppers will find a number of unique boutiques including hip women’s clothiers like Mr. Charles and Access, which offer a selection of clothing, shoes and accessories you won’t find at the mall. Adventurous shoppers will find very cool vintage treasures at Rag & Bone on Calder Way. The eclectic retro atmosphere makes clothes shopping even more fun.

Mr. Charles

For casual dining, visit The Corner Room, a State College tradition since 1926 and a great place to catch daily value menu items, such as the delicious all-you-can eat fried chicken on Wednesday nights. Fine dining downtown rivals the big cities thanks to Zola’s New World Bistro. The urban chic atmosphere includes outdoor seating in warmer months, and the seasonal menu is stocked with local foods. Tasting menus are available by advanced request. The Tavern offers the atmosphere of an 18th century inn and a photo history of State College adorning its walls. Traditional main courses are accompanied by a long list of ‘unlimited’ side dishes that will remind you of Sunday dinner at grandma’s.

On Campus While walking through the beautiful 5,448 acres of academic and athletic history, be sure to visit the venerable Nittany Lion Shrine – the single most photographed site on campus. Don’t be surprised to see alumni of all ages standing in line for their opportunity to pose with the majestic lion! To learn about the full breadth of the Penn State athletic legacy, visit the Penn State Athletics All-Sports Museum. Set just outside of the legendary Beaver Stadium, the two-level, 10,000 sq. ft. facility offers rare archival images, floor-to-ceiling visuals, historic athletic equipment, and trophies such as the fabled Heisman Trophy. Of course, no trip to campus is complete without visiting the famous Berkey Creamery. Operated by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, it is the largest creamery in the U.S., using over 4.5 million pounds of milk each year to make delicious ice cream and cheese.

Just a short ride away… If you’re looking for family fun or a fun-filled date, visit Northland Bowl just off North Atherton Street. In addition to bowling and arcade fun, they offer a surprisingly wide selection of menu items, from the traditional pizza and hamburgers to their “Luxury Box” menu which features prime rib and seafood fettuccini. For a hearty meal, check out Damon’s Grill State College. This casual restaurant specializes in steaks, chicken, and awardwinning ribs. Best of all, it’s just a few blocks away from Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center, making it perfect for pregame or pre-concert lunch or dinner. A favorite among locals is Otto’s Brew & Pub, home to fresh craft-brewed beer and locally-sourced fresh food. There is no shortage of comfort food at Otto’s – we particularly like the baconwrapped meatloaf sandwich. Weekends bring long lines, but grab a Mt. Nittany Pale Ale at one of the two bars inside to pass the time.

Out and About… Don’t confine your visit to State College—just a short drive out of town you’ll find some of Happy Valley’s most charming options for dining, shopping and visiting. Kelly’s Steak and Seafood in Boalsburg is THE premiere steakhouse in Happy Valley. In our experience, Kelly’s has excellent soups and sandwiches, but is, of course, par excellence in steak, burgers and seafood. Teriyaki Tenderloins, Kelly’s Cut-10 oz Filet Mignon, or the decadent 1/2 lb. Kobe Burger are some of our faves in the red meat department. Fish lovers will enjoy a unique seafood preparation every night, or menu favorites like the Asiago Crusted Halibut Cheeks or the Grilled Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon. You’ll know Kelly’s when you see it, by the bull on the roof. Boalsburg—the birthplace of Memorial Day—also boasts the Boal Barn Playhouse, a favorite spot for enjoying community theatre; Tussey Mountain, offering year-round activities like skiing, golfing, fishing and go-karts; and several unique shops and cafes on the Diamond. The Centre County Library Historical Museum in

Photo via Elk Creek Facebook

Kelly’s Steak and Seafood

Victorian Bellefonte is located in the 1814 Miles-Humes house and offers a view of the area’s history. The museum is a popular research spot for genealogy collections, county histories, records, newspapers, and artifacts of local history. Dining options in Bellefonte range from the Gamble Mill on Dunlap Street near Lamb’s Crossing over Spring Creek, which offers an historical atmosphere, an extensive locally-sourced menu and craft-brewed beer (named after Bellefonte historical references) to some of the best pizza in Happy Valley at local favorites Pizza Mia on Spring Street and The Hofbrau, on the corner of Allegheny and Bishop Streets. For a drive through some of Happy Valley’s most scenic farmland, head to Penns Valley hamlets Centre Hall or Millheim, both stops along Route 45 East from State College. Centre Hall serves as host to the Annual Grange Fair and offers unique dining at the Whistle Stop Restaurant, which features homestyle meals and a comfortable atmosphere. Just 5 miles east check out Penn’s Cave, for boat-tour America’s only water cavern and an openbus ride through the wildlife park. Continue along Route 45 to Millheim, home to several lovely bed and breakfasts popular for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Plan for lunch or dinner at Elk Creek Café to enjoy an uber-local, seasonal menu and craft-brewed beer named for the area’s abundant trout supply, like the delicious Brookie Brown Ale, practically a meal in itself. The Green Drake Gallery & Arts Center is just across the street and features original art, music performances and art education for the community. Elk Creek Cafe

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vs. Philadelphia

Sun., Dec. 23

vs. New Hampshire

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Fri., Nov. 9

vs. St. Francis (PA)

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vs. Duquesne

Sat., Feb. 9

at Nebraska *

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vs. NC State

Thu., Jan. 3

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Wed., Nov. 28 vs. Boston College

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Sat., Jan. 19

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vs. Georgetown

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at Ohio State *

Sun., Nov. 11

vs. Howard

Wed., Dec. 12 at Virginia Tech

Thu., Jan. 31

at Wisconsin *

Wed., Nov. 14 at Texas A&M

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vs. Lafayette

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Five Unique Places to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Happy Valley By J.J. Robb Nestled in the over 500,000 acres of wood‑ lands that make up the Allegheny National Forest, there are few better places in Pennsylvania for seeing the arboraceous splendor of the changing seasons than the State College area. What’s remarkable about Happy Valley is not only its natural beauty, but the variety of ways to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery.

View from the top of Mt Nittany Inn

1. Mt Nittany Inn – Perched at the top of Centre Hall Mountain, this eatery’s Looking Glass Room provides a panoramic view of bucolic Penns Valley. At the Mt. Nittany Inn, you can take in the raucous colors of Central Pennsylvania fall foliage while enjoying lunch, dinner, or an exceptional Sunday brunch. We recommend their outstanding Rachel sandwich to meet your gustatory needs while you enjoy the view.

enjoy a casual meal at the Marina Café before setting out to partake in the hiking and fishing around Raystown Lake.

2. Seven Mountains Wine Cellars – For dedicated oenophiles who believe the autumnal sights are best enjoyed over a choice vintage, Seven Mountain Cellars offers the dual advantage of a patio nestled in the woods of the Central Susquehanna Valley and an ar‑ ray of signature wines bottled on the premises, from the Rattlehead Red to the “We Are” Cayuga White. You can enjoy a glass or two with friends while taking in the sights and then bring a few bottles with you to remember the experience.

5. Bellefonte Fall Foliage Train Rides – Purchase your tickets now to enjoy the fall colors of Happy Valley by train on October 20 or 21. This year there are four trips to choose from. All rides are round trip departing from the Bellefonte Station. At 10 am on Saturday a trip departs for Pleasant Gap. At 12 pm, a trip runs to Lemont (this trip has not previously been offered). At 2:30 pm, a third departs for Sayers Dam near Howard, PA. On Sunday, a single trip departs at 1 pm for Tyrone. This year’s trip will have an extended stopover at Tyrone so passengers should have time to visit the Historical Museum and, hopefully, see a few trains pass by on the nearby Norfolk Southern main line. Tickets for the Fall Foliage excursions are on sale now at the Train Station, or visit bellefontetrain.org.

3. Tussey Mountain – If you’re looking to get out and play in the crisp fall air, Tussey Mountain in Boalsburg is a great destination. It offers a variety of autumn activities, including a fully equipped skate park, a full golf course and 400‑yard driving range, batting cages, go‑karts, 18‑hole mini golf, and a variety of outdoor con‑ certs and concerts and events in their amphitheatre.

For good measure, don’t forget downtown State College also celebrates the colorful season with a yearly Fall Festival set for October 13. With hot cider, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and pony rides, the festival is sure to please the entire family and is a great way to enjoy the season.

4. Lake Raystown Resort – Set in Huntingdon County near Raystown Lake reservoir, Lake Raystown Resort is a great place to eat and stay while enjoying the fall foliage. Live your fall fantasy in at a rustic camping cabin, cottage, villa, or even houseboat and 11

From Pumpkins to Cider, Goblins to Hayrides, Happy Valley Has Something Fun for Everyone this Halloween Season By Erica Teller Feeling bummed that the weather is turning cooler and the sun is setting earlier? You may be surprised by just how many fun things there are to do in Happy Valley this fall. Whether you want to spend time with your family or your friends (or both!), and no matter the age range, there is an abundance of events to choose from this festive season. With Homecoming, concerts, parades and Hal‑ loween approaching, there are plenty of events to put on your calendar. Harner Farm

The 67th Annual Halloween Costume Parade is an event that can be enjoyed by all members of the Happy Valley com‑ munity. It will take place at 6:30 PM October 28 at the intersection of West College and Burrowes Road and begins moving promptly at 7 p.m. through downtown State College to Memorial Field for judg‑ ing and prizes. There are 10 fun costume categories to choose from including fairy tale characters, TV/movie actors and witches/mon‑ sters. Admission is free so relax alongside the streets of downtown PSU, bring a camera and enjoy! Nothing provides the spooky vibes of Halloween more than a haunted house in October. Head to Lincoln Caverns to see the

haunted cave and trail and watch for the ghosts and goblins that you might meet along the way. This “Ghosts and Goblins” event runs October 5 through October 26 from 6 PM until 10 PM Friday and Saturday nights. Purchase tickets in advance and save. Another attraction you don’t want to miss this October is Penn’s Cave Wildlife Park. Every Friday in October you can bring your own flashlight and shine light on the cave formations! The cost is $16.95 for ages 13 and up and $8.95 for kids ages 2‑12. Reservations are recommended, so act soon to see these geologic wonders in a whole new light. The fall season calls for new decorations and new food such

Lincoln Cavern Ghosts & Goblins Tour

provided and will be used to decorate the Children’s Halloween Trail during the Festival. Pre‑register now so that your child can know they helped decorate the trail. Maybe he or she will even be able to point out their very own jack‑o‑lantern on your walk. Also check out the Bellefonte Fall Festival and Annual Halloween Parade. The festival will be taking place October 21 at Talleyrand Park. Activities include creating a scarecrow, carving pumpkins, ghost stories, food, music and more. If your family is ready for an alternative to neighborhood door knocking at dusk, head out to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for the inaugural “Safe and Seen at the Ballpark” on Sunday, October 28 from 3:00-6:00pm. Co-sponsored by the State College Spikes, Centre LifeLink EMS, and B94.5, this free community event will include pumpkin painting, inflatables, ambulance tours, and crafts. Children will be invited to trick-or-treat through the ballpark. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the State College Food Bank. Although the sun will soon no longer be shining so brightly, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active outdoors this fall season. Take advantage of all the events Happy Valley has to offer this season. And of course, don’t forget to go trick‑or‑treating on October 31.

as jack‑o‑lanterns, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, and many more recipes the family will want to enjoy. To get your supplies, head out to a farm and pumpkin patch to stock up for the season (where you can also enjoy fun activities like hayrides). On the second and third Saturdays of October, from 9 AM to 4 PM, Way Fruit Farm’s Fall Festival will sponsor free wagon rides out to their pumpkin patch. There is also an apple slingshot, over a dozen crafters, a petting zoo, and other activities to enjoy. Food is provided and 10% of the proceeds from both weekends go to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. This is a great opportunity for your family to pick up pumpkins, enjoy and give back! Other farms in the Happy Valley area include Wasson Farm and Harner Farm. Wasson Farm includes a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides during festival weekends in the fall, petting farm animals and homemade baked goods and soups. It is open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM and is located at 24 Shingletown Road, State College. The Harner Farm is located just a few miles from downtown State College on West College Avenue at 2191 West Whitehall Road. The farm specializes in all seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables and family and group programs are available in the fall including hayrides, a pumpkin field and a corn maze. Another fun family event this Halloween season is the Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 20. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. Children will enjoy the storytelling, fun nature activities, delicious local food and the popular Children’s Halloween Trail. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 814‑863‑2000. On Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM kids can help carve jack‑o‑lanterns for the Fall Harvest Festival. Pumpkins are 13

Local Alumni Chapters Bring Penn State to Your Hometown By Jessica Hallman Every Saturday in the fall, I bleed blue and white. I put on my Penn State gear, hop in the car, and travel to watch the game with a group of fellow fans. But I don’t go to Beaver Stadium. Instead, I go to a small Penn State friendly bar in a Miami suburb to join other alumni, fans and friends and cheer on our beloved Nittany Lions. If you’re like me and can’t be in Happy Valley on game day, having a Happy Valley community in your backyard is the next best thing. The Miami chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association is just one of the university’s 270+ alumni groups around the globe. With more than 560,000 living alumni That’s me in the front with a group of members of The Greater Miami worldwide, chances are there are a few in Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. It’s great to have a group of your neck of the woods, too. fellow Penn Staters right in my backyard – even though I live 1,200 miles from Happy Valley! Jonathan Badalamenti ‘07 of the Phoe‑ nix chapter enjoys the Penn State experience ing alums together in a variety of ways, we’re able to help expand in Arizona. “It’s great having an organized group of Penn Staters so their own networks – both personally and professionally.” that we can socialize, network, and take part in community service While football watch parties are the obvious major draw for projects together,” he said. “I would say the best part is knowing alumni groups (the Phoenix chapter even ships in Creamery ice you’re not alone even if you’re geographically far removed from PSU.” cream to give away as the grand prize for the halftime raffle every There are added benefits, including having a group to help week), these organizations host events to promote active partici‑ get you accustomed to a new city. Meghan Herman ’03 of the NYC pation throughout the year. chapter said “New York City is the largest city in the United States “In addition to game watch parties, we hold our signature and often an overwhelming place to live. We’re fortunate to have an Lion Fest summer event, holiday party, Penguins and Pirate game incredible amount of diversity and opportunity in our city; by bring‑ events and monthly socials,” said Dan Byrd ’89 of the Pittsburgh chapter (which was the first Penn State Alumni Association chapter established, in 1898). In Phoenix, members participate in community service activi‑ ties during the off season. “We adopted a stretch of Interstate 10 and we send a handful The Penn State Alumni Association boasts the title of the of volunteers to keep the highway clean once or twice a year,” largest dues‑paying organization of its kind in the world, for Badalementi said. “We usually get a dozen people to represent the the past 10 years. group and help out with Habitat for Humanity as well.” Whether you’re new to your city or have lived there for a while Number of living alumni 560,000 but never checked out your local chapter, this season is a great time Number of dues‑paying members 169,209 to stand behind your school, show your Penn State pride and maybe even make a new friend or two. Number of alumni groups worldwide 270 “I got involved almost immediately upon moving to New York because I truly believe in the power of the Penn State community to Additional benefits of membership do great things,” said Herman. Discounts on everyday items including electricity bills (in So whether you’re in State College or San Francisco, Beijing or select states), home and auto insurance, vacations and Penn Brazil, chances are there’s a Penn State alumni chapter near you. State bookstore purchases. Check your local chapter out today to bring the Penn State experi‑ ence to your neighborhood. Find your local chapter “It is a great way to meet other Penn Staters, to give back to http://alumni.psu.edu/groups/chapters your community and to have a whole lot of fun!” said Herman.

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Fall and Winter Weekends in Happy Valley Will Get You Through Spring Break By J.J. Robb A visit to Happy Valley is the perfect way to cast off the back‑to‑school or winter doldrums, or to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the seasons. In addition to the natural beauty of the area, Happy Valley has a variety of events and accommodations that will turn an ordinary weekend into a great mini‑vacation or help you celebrate the holidays. Since most things in State College are just a few minutes away, there are many combinations of where to stay and what to see, but like good wine pairings here are just a few we appreciate.

Where to stay…

Located just north of Penn State’s University Park campus, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel is one of Central Pennsylvania’s largest hotels, offering the comfort and relaxation you want coupled with the modern amenities you need. It has two on‑site restaurants – Legends, which literally sur‑ rounds diners with Penn State trivia and images and The Gardens which has an elegant Sunday Champagne Brunch.

What to see…

The Penn Stater is just minutes away from the Bryce Jordan Center, a 16,000 seat arena located on Penn State campus. A show at the BJC is a perfect way to spend an evening enjoying world class entertainment. The BJC draws exciting acts, including a‑list musical talent like Carrie Underwood and Bruce Springsteen—both coming this fall—as well as major productions like Cirque du Soleil and WWE wrestling. The upcoming BJC schedule doesn’t disappoint, so check it out and pick a weekend. Remember that the BJC also hosts Penn State Men’s and Lady Lions Basketball, another great way to spend a winter evening!

Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State

Where to stay…

The historic Nittany Lion Inn, is located on campus grounds, so you can be close to the action while enjoying a gracious and intimate environment. The Nittany Lion Inn was once referred to as “Penn State’s living room” by one of the university’s former

Thanksgiving Football Packages The Penn Stater and Nittany Lion Inn offer special Thanksgiving Football packages. These packages include game tickets, accommodations, and a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, making it an ideal way to wrap up the fall season.

Presidents and looking at the comfortable arm chairs and crackling fires in public areas, it’s easy to see why.

swimming pool and whirlpool – both lovely ways to warm up after an active winter’s adventure.

What to see…

The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State is only minutes away from The Nittany Lion Inn and is a leading voice in the arts for the Happy Valley area. It brings audiences together with enriching performances in theatre, dance, and music. Previous sea‑ sons have included performances by prominent dance troupes, jazz performers, and musical revues. The calendar also includes special holiday performances for those in spirit of the season. Schedule high‑ lights include Tap Dogs in December and The Addams Family, a new musical comedy, in February, and tons of amazing shows in between.

Where to stay…

The Courtyard State College and the Holiday Inn Express State College at Williamsburg Square are both comfortable and affordable options easily accessible to the downtown area. Both are modern and attractive and offer all the amenities you’d expect, like high‑speed Wi‑Fi and fitness centers. The Holiday Inn Express offers a hot breakfast buffet while the Courtyard has a full service restaurant. The Courtyard also includes an indoor

In addition to lots of seasonal charm, State College’s downtown area offers some of the best holiday shopping in Centre County. Unique gift shops like The Growing Tree, Avant Garden, The Cheese Shoppe, Kitchen Kaboodle, and Nittany Quill will help you find a special something for everyone on your shopping list.

First Night Celebration… Of course, First Night is an event not to be missed. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve with giant ice sculpture carving – over 100 ice blocks are carved – and lasts until midnight ringing in the New Year. Throughout the event, spectators are treated to brass bands, carriage rides, Celtic music and puppet shows, just to name a few of the at‑ tractions that take over the downtown area. This is the ideal New Year’s event for families looking for fun for al ages!

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Happy Valley is Home to a Diverse and Vibrant Local Music Scene By Elizabeth Ross In State College, it’s easy to find a musical group that will fit any musical preference. From cover bands playing classic rock to indie performers who write their own music, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Each of these groups perform at various venues located in the State College area, making each accessible for visitors and locals alike. With catchy remixes of current pop songs, Go Go Gadget is an especially popular group in the State College area. Its dubstep mixes have caught the attention of many fans. Go Go Gadget’s playlists include works from Ke$ha, Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas, although they will also play some oldies, such as A‑Ha’s “Take On Me.” With his distinctive voice, the lead singer is able to capture the essence of any song, regardless of the original performer’s gender or style. Go Go Gadget brings an upbeat and catchy Photo courtesy My Hero Zero Facebook interpretation to popular works. They can be seen performing in State College for over 25 years. He was voted the top performing at Indigo every Wednesday. entertainer by State College magazine for the past five years and is Members of My Hero Zero describe themselves as a “pop‑savvy” endearingly referred to as “State College’s Piano Man.” His musical group that combines four‑part harmonies with “grin‑inducing talents include piano, guitar and singing. His predominantly acous‑ choreography.” The group often performs mash‑ups of various tic music makes for a classic sound. He can be found Wednesday, songs, creating unique arrangements of both newer songs and Friday, and Saturday nights showcasing his skills at the American older songs. In addition to its use of numerous instruments, the Ale House, although he will also perform in other locations through‑ band also includes various a capella breaks in the songs, bringing out the Centre County area. attention to the harmonies they implement. Performing at the Scott Mangene, another acoustic artist, has a style that falls Phyrst, Café 210 West and The Saloon, there are many chances for under folk music. Relying on a guitar, piano, and drum set to ac‑ anyone to see the group perform its songs. company his voice, his music has a simplicity that endears itself to Named for its penchant for performing cheesy ’80s songs, many listeners. Although he has been compared to James Taylor, Velveeta has had a long history in State College. Considering they found their roots in the Brewery in the late 1990s, it’s unsurprising he finds influence in many other musicians, such as David Crosby, Neil Young, and Tom Petty. The performer can be seen performing that Velveeta still has a strong presence in the State College area. throughout the State College area. The band covers many classic 1980s rock songs, such as Joan Jett Ted McCoskey’s original music incorporates funky beats with and the Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock‑n‑Roll,” The Who’s “Baba O’Riley,” rockin’ big band noise and clever lyrics that add a whole level Cheap Trick’s “I Want You To Want Me,” and Bon Jovi’s “Living on a of depth to his music. Having already produced seven albums, Prayer.” Although its main setlist includes songs from the ‘80s, Ted surrounds himself with his high‑energy music. He is able to it will occasionally perform more recent songs, such as selections from Green Day. The band performs songs that will, more often than combine old‑school rock sounds with new‑school lyrics and tones. Not content to stick with just one specific style in his music, he not, result in the crowd joining in with the band. Velveeta performs uses various styles to help tell a different story with each song he at the Phyrst on Sundays and Saloon on Fridays. performs. He has a busy performance schedule that allows him to Smooth guitars and jazzy saxophones help to give The Night‑ perform at various venues within the State College area, including crawlers their own distinctive sound. The band performs its own the Phyrst, Bar Bleu, and American Ale House. original pieces in addition to covers of songs both old and new. The In three‑part female harmonies, Pure Cane Sugar’s songs are Nightcrawlers combine a wide array of styles in each of its songs, sure to catch anyone’s attention. The soulful, sultry voices combine going from rock to jazz to Latin to funk. With all these different to present “an assemblage of masterful melodies and haunting styles, the sound can only be described as “uniquely Nightcrawlers.” After performing in L.A. a few years ago, The Nightcrawlers are back in harmonies that inspire sweet dreams.” With accompaniment from a fiddle, guitars, a piano and drums, this group performs original State College, where the band first began its career. The Nightcrawl‑ ers perform at the Phyrst on Wednesdays and at Zeno’s on Thursdays. songs in its own Americana style. The group performs at Zeno’s on Saturdays and Cafe 210 West on Wednesdays. One of the veterans in the group, Tommy Wareham has been 18

Penn’s Cave: a True Gem in Central Pennsylvania By Mark VanOuse It’s a part of the legend of the Native American Nita‑Nee. Joe Jonas, Davy Jones and Alexander Graham Bell have visited there. Nestled in the heart of Penns Valley is a real treat for the whole family: Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park. What? Joe Jonas visiting Penn’s Cave? You weren’t the only one to miss the memo. The pop sensation came incognito, later confirming that he did indeed visit Penn’s Cave. America’s only all‑water cavern and its adjoining wildlife park spread out on 1600 acres just minutes east of Centre Hall on Route 192. “Every time I go through the cave,” relates Terry Schleiden, “I am still in awe because it is a natural attraction, with incredible formations that have been shaped through ages. When you walk down those 48 steps to the cave entrance, you experience a change of temperature and fantastic, natural beauty surrounds you.” She has worked there for eight years and loves it. Penn’s Cave is distinguished as the only cavern in Pennsylvania on the National Register of Historic Places. A one hour boat tour takes visitors past formations dubbed “The Statue of Liberty,” “The Garden of the Gods” and “Rock of Gibraltar.” They were shaped by the flow of water from deep within the mountains that rise above Brush Valley and Penn’s Valley. The cave and wildpark are a popular field trip destination for many schoolchildren throughout the region and provides a rich learning experience about regional geology, history and even lore. According to legend, the French explorer Malachi Boyer fell in love with the beautiful Indian maiden Nita‑Nee. The lovers stole away, only to be captured by her brothers who, at the demand of their chieftain father, entrapped Malachi in Penn’s Cave, leaving him to die. To this day, some say they hear the haunting voice of Malachi

calling out to his beloved Nita‑Nee at Penn’s Cave. The wildlife park tour takes an additional 90 minutes and includes Bison, Texas Longhorn cattle, timber wolves, elk – even two real Nittany lions. An African animal museum and gift shop round out a worthwhile day trip for the family. Kids from the New York City area are particularly awestruck by the beauty of Penn’s Cave and its sur‑ rounds. “You should see the expressions on their faces,” says Schleiden, “Over and over again, they say, ‘Oh, this is so beautiful!’ They’ve never seen such beauty firsthand. Sometimes you just need to stop and see it through someone else’s eyes, like those children. We are very fortunate to live here.” High gas prices have many area residents rediscovering attractions closer to home, like Penn’s Cave. “For years, a lot of local folks have been missing out on this great attraction right in their own backyard,” says Schleiden. “A Centre County woman recently told us this was her fourth visit. She particularly enjoys Penn’s Cave in the fall.” Autumn is one of the best times to visit Penn’s Cave and Wild‑ life Park. The wildlife tour is particularly popular, as spectacular fall foliage surrounds visitors on the guided vehicle tour that climbs the mountain, winding along an old stagecoach trail. October features the popular “Friday Fall Flashlight Tours”, when visitors enjoy a particularly fun – and a bit eerie – tour through the cavern, without any lighting, except the flashlights they bring. Toward the holiday season, festive decorations adorn the grounds for Christmas. Whether a sizzling summer day or a bone‑chilling winter day, the temperature inside the cavern remains at 52 degrees and is open year round, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and January. For more information, visit the Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park website at www.pennscave.com or call 814‑364‑1664. It’s located at 222 Penns Cave Road, Centre Hall. 19

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“The Glory Echoes On” September 29 through October 7, the Penn State community will witness how “The Glory Echoes On.” This year’s Homecoming theme is a tribute to the tradition and values Penn State has instilled since the university’s establishment in 1855. As alumni return to Happy Valley, they gather as a group who carry pride in their university. They return to witness the current glory and to help instill the future glory of Penn State. Homecoming week is a time for the community to celebrate Penn State’s history. The week brings a variety of fun events that help foster Penn State pride and spirit leading up to the parade and football game. Homecoming 2012 kicks off with the Day of Service on Saturday, September 29. Students begin the week of celebration by joining together to give back to the community in which they live. On Sunday, Homecoming hosts the Dance Competition followed by a concert organized alongside the Student Programming Association (SPA). After student dance groups compete for a chance to perform at the pep rally, “Taking Back Sunday” will be performing. On Monday, Penn State Homecoming takes over East Halls. Where is a better place to start creating spirit than with the first-year student body? East Halls will be filled with performances, food, giveaways, and spirit point opportunities. It is the perfect way to introduce those newer to campus to the tradition of Homecoming. Penn State pride fills the HUB on Tuesday during Past to Present Celebration. Visitors can revel in Penn State tradition by taking the history tour and learning about the university’s journey. Free food, prizes, and performances will also be available throughout the event. After learning about Penn State’s past, visitors can witness the tal‑ ents of current Penn State students at the For The Glory Talent Show in Eisenhower Auditorium that night. Watch different organizations battle with their talents as they compete to win spirit points and the opportunity to perform at THON 2013. On Wednesday, Penn State Pride takes the form of a Carnival on Old Main Lawn during Best of Penn State (BOPS) Carnival and Field Day. At this event, participating student organizations work self-created game booths. Free food, performances, and blow-up attractions will also be present. In addition, field day activities will be conducted to round off the Carnival atmosphere. On Friday, alumni and students join together at the Hintz Family Alumni Center to socialize while eating free Penn State Creamery ice cream before the start of the parade. It is a fun-filled afternoon of friends, old and new, and entertainment. This event provides the perfect opportunity for students to meet with the alumni who helped shape their school. Alumni can relive their college days while connecting with the generations of students that have followed in their footsteps. Following the Ice Cream Social, the community is invited to one of the largest Penn State traditions, the Homecoming Parade. The Homecoming Parade, which has been a tradition since 1962, features the Homecoming Court, the Homecoming Grand Marshall, alumni, the Blue Band, and floats of student organizations. Students, Alumni,

staff, and the surrounding community all join together to witness the glory of Penn State. To prepare for the following day’s big game, everyone is invited to travel up to Rec Hall after the Parade to participate in the Pep Rally. This year, Bill O’Brian will address the Penn State community during his first Homecoming. You will not want to miss out on O’Brian’s first major speech to the Penn State community. The Penn State vs. Northwestern football game will take place the following day. After a week of events that instilled pride and excitement into the community, the atmosphere at this game will be bountiful. Although Homecoming week leads up to the football game, Homecoming is much more than a game. Penn State Homecoming events begin in the spring with Legacy Celebration as a way to instill school pride in the community. Homecoming connects the university’s rich history with the current community. This year, Homecoming hosted the first Homecoming Night 5k. Homecoming celebrates the rich tradition of Penn State. It is something that connects all alumni together along with the current student body. Every event reinstates the values the school stands for. Homecoming is a reminder of the good we have done and will continue to do. This year, participate in Homecoming events and see how “The Glory Echoes On.” To learn more about Penn State Homecoming, visit h homecoming.psu.edu or follow @PSUHOMECOMING on Twitter.

Homecoming Schedule Sat., Sept. 29 @ 9 a.m. Day of Service; Heritage Hall, HUB-Robenson Center

Wed., Oct. 3 @ 3 - 8 p.m. BOPS Carnival & Field Day; Old Main Lawn

Sun., Sept. 30 @ 7 p.m. Dance Competition; Rec Hall

Fri., Oct. 5 @ 1 - 4 p.m. Student & Alumni Ice Cream Social; Hintz Alumni Center

Sun., Sept. 30 @ 8 p.m. SPA/ Homecoming Concert: Taking Back Sunday; Rec Hall Mon., Oct. 1 @ 4 - 7 p.m. East Halls Celebration; Findlay Commons Tues., Oct. 2 @ 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Past to Present Celebration ; HUB-Robenson Center Tues., Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. For The Glory Talent Show; Eisenhower Auditorium

Fri., Oct. 5 @ 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade; College Ave. Fri., Oct. 5 @ 9 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally; Rec Hall Sat., Oct. 6 @ TBD Student/ Alumni Tailgate Competition; Beaver Stadium Sat., Oct. 6 @ 12 p.m. Homecoming Game vs. Northwester; Beaver Stadium

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Test Your Happy Valley Knowledge: Take Our Homecoming Trivia Quiz By Mark VanOuse Homecoming is here, so let’s see how much you know about all things Penn State (no internet searches until you try them all). (Answers are on page 24). What were Penn State’s original school colors? ❍ Blue and white ❍ Black and gold ❍ Black and pink ❍ Green and white

The Nittany Lion shrine is made out of what kind of stone? ❍ Marble ❍ Kryptonite ❍ Hematite ❍ Limestone

Who was Penn State’s first “official” football coach? ❍ Rip Engle ❍ George “Doc” Hoskins ❍ Pop Golden ❍ Bill O’Brien

What was the first fraternity chartered at Penn State? ❍ Delta Tau Delta ❍ Lambda Chi Alpha ❍ Omega Psi Phi ❍ Fee Phi Fo Phum

Before there was the HUB, there was the ❍ SUB ❍ CLUB ❍ PUB

This famous Penn Stater founded his own musical ensemble, as well as his own radio and TV shows. ❍ Bing Crosby ❍ Fred Waring ❍ Michael Jackson ❍ Robert Shaw

❍ TUB

What Penn State President had a U.S. President for a brother? This famous Penn State alumna was the writer of many children’s books, including a popular one about a boy who learns to live in the wild. ❍ Jean Craighead George ❍ Laura Ingalls Wilder ❍ Astrid Lindgren ❍ Joan Rivers

True or False: the original Old Main building had to be replaced in 1929 because of a fire.

Where did Penn State play its first home football games? ❍ Beaver Field ❍ Holuba Hall ❍ Old Main lawn ❍ Memorial Field

What was the name of the mule that hauled much of the limestone for the construction of Old Main? ❍ Old Ironsides ❍ Joe Camel ❍ Blacky ❍ Old Coaly

What is Penn State’s oldest commonwealth campus? ❍ Mont Alto ❍ Lehigh Valley ❍ Harrisburg ❍ Port Matilda

In what year did THON begin? ❍ 1955 ❍ 1776 ❍ 1989

❍ 1977

This Penn State alum was selected as the nation’s first Secretary of Homeland Security: ❍ Janet Napolitano ❍ Tom Ridge ❍ Rick Santorum ❍ Clint Eastwood

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Homecoming Trivia Quiz Answers Here are the answers to the quiz on page ____. How did you do? 1. (c) Black and pink. It changed when students got tired of the pink fading to white in the sun. 2. (b) George “Doc” Hoskins. In 1892. Three years later, he went to Pitt as head football coach. 3. (d) TUB. That’s “Temporary Union Building.” How convenient. 4. Milton S. Eisenhower. He really liked Ike. 5. (a) Jean Craighead George ’41. She wrote the bestseller, “My Side of the Mountain” 6. (c) Old Main lawn. Some still play football there. There just isn’t a charge for admission. 7. (b) Lehigh Valley. It began in 1912 in the attic of an elementary school in Allentown.

Milton & Dwight Eisenhower

10. (b) Fred Waring. Known as “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing”, he was repeatedly turned down in his auditions with the Glee Club. So glad the club got a reality check. 11. False. It was old and worn out, so in 1929 the present building was constructed. 12. (d) 1977. To date over $89 million has been raised for pediatric cancer research. 13. (d) Old Coaly. His preserved skeleton is now on display at the HUB-Robeson Center. 14. (b) Tom Ridge ‘71. He was the first enlisted Vietnam combat veteran elected to Congress and Pennsylvania Governor from 1994 until his selection as head of Homeland Security in 2001. 8. (d) Limestone. Indian Limestone, to be specific. Sometimes we wish it was Kryptonite. 9. (a) Delta Tau Delta in 1872. It was closed shortly after because the faculty frowned on the idea of fraternities. DTD returned in 1912. 24 24

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Ring in 2013 Happy Valley Style Each year, it seems like New Year’s Eve just seems to creep up without warning. And every year, it’s the same, nagging question: how are you going to celebrate? New York City is a viable option if you’re willing to throw down some major money and wade through droves of tourists. And staying home for the night is always an idea if you don’t mind watch‑ ing other people on television gleefully celebrating the night away. However, an even better idea would be to spend the last few hours of 2012 in downtown State College, at the annual First Night celebration on December 31, 2012. First Night State College offers visitors tons to see and do for the night, from musical perfor‑ mances, carriage rides, a 5K, delicious treats and a lot more. A perfect activity is strolling downtown, checking out the beautiful ice sculptures that line downtown State College, artistically designed by creative ice artists. But for those of us who aren’t privy to ice and cold weather, there’s plenty to do indoors. Last year’s celebration included some great performances, spanning from hypnotists and high school bands, to a folk group and a puppeteer. And you can’t mention a celebration without the help of some delicious food. Last year’s event sold everything from homemade chili, desserts, kettle corn, strudel and hot chocolate. But for those of you who want to start the New Year off right without the help of carbs and sweets, then you’ve still come to the right place. Last year’s celebra‑ tion kicked off to a great start with the 5K Resolution Run, which was co-presented by the Nittany Valley Running Club. The course sent runners through the Penn State campus, eventually leading them back downtown. Spectators and runners wore costumes, with

the best-dressed runner winning an award. Of course, this family-oriented and alcohol-free event has a lot of fun activities for the kids to take part in every year. This is all tied in with the mission of First Night State College, which hopes to broaden and deepen the community’s appreciation of the visual and performing arts through a rather alternative and fun approach to New Year’s Eve, which hopefully becomes a family tradition of yours.

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First Night attendees are invited to “pin” their regrets. The regreats are then burned shortly before midnight.

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Victorian Christmas, a Bellefonte Tradition In its 31st annual year, Bellefonte Victorian Christmas kicks off its opening ceremony on Friday, December 7, at the Bellefonte Elementary School Auditorium. The opening includes a preview of the weekend’s event along with performances by area groups, including the Bellefonte Community Band, children’s choirs and the Nittany Knights. The weekend-long celebration features horse drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa Claus, tours of Bellefonte’s Victorian mansions, and Victorian-themed meals. Live music and dance programs will also be held at various locations through Sunday, December 9. A large part of each Bellefonte Victo‑ Photo courtesy Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Facebook. rian Christmas is the arts and crafts show. Organized by the Bellefonte Historical and Free parking and shuttle service is available. For more informa‑ Cultural Association, the show includes artisans in Victorian dress tion, visit bellefontevictorianchristmas.com. who will demonstrate how their crafts were traditionally made. The arts and crafts show is held in the YMCA, the Bellefonte Elementary School, and the Bellefonte Middle School.

Fun in the Snow at Black Mo by Holly Swanson Black Moshannon State Park hosts its annual Outdoor Winter Festival on January 19, 2013. “Fun in the Snow at Black Mo” gives winter adventurers a chance to tackle cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating in the great outdoors. Other activities include sled riding, snow sculptures, and icy versions of bowling and mini-golf. Some equipment, like snow shoes and ice skates, will be available to borrow or you can bring your own. To warm up you can visit the Environ‑ mental Learning Center for food and drinks, or gather around a camp fire for roasted marshmallows. The event is free, but donations are accepted to help offset the cost. Most events are held near Boat Launch 1 along Beaver Road. In the event of “no snow,” the festival will be held on January 26. Contact the park to confirm the festival date at 814-342-5960.

Shopping in Happy Valley Attractions: Apparel & Accessories Collegiate Pride Inc. Collegiate Pride Inc. offers promotional, print‑ able, customized apparel in a variety of options for men, women, children, and infants. They also carry high quality products great for any corporate event or tradeshow. 814‑237‑4377; collegiateprideinc.com Harper’s Clothing Over 80 years ago, Harper’s opened its doors with a relentless commitment to providing its customers with the best of the best. Today, in the company’s third generation, they are regarded as one of the area’s great clothing stores. They offer free custom alterations by their European tailors and have fashion coordinators as part of their ripe tradition. 814‑238‑4767; harpersshopformen.com Lions Pride Looking to sport the newest blue and white gear, but live out of town? Order online with Lions Pride, and they’ll ship anywhere in the contiguous 48 states for a flat $5 fee. Get your Penn State apparel for men, women, children or infants. 814‑234‑2153; lions‑pride.com Woolrich Flagship Store & Outlet A perfect day trip destination from Happy Valley is a visit to the Woolrich Flagship Store & Outlet in Woolrich, PA, the village where the company was founded in 1830. 814‑769‑7401; woolrich.com

Shopping: Beer & Wine The Hopshop Beer Market Located directly under Z Bar and The Deli Restaurant, The Hopshop is a take‑out beer boutique that features over 500 selections specializing in American craft and specialty Imports. You can even create your own custom 6‑pack. A specially designed draft tower offers eight rotating selections to fill growlers (a half‑gallon jug). A beer lovers destination for anyone looking to head to the tailgate, or find a new brew experience. 814‑308‑9808; HopshopBeerMarket.com Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery They are your local vineyard & winery in the heart of Lion Country and a Penn State tradition for over 20 years. Come visit them at their mountainside location above the historic village of Linden Hall and taste their award‑winning wines. Winery tours by appointment. Hours: Tues.‑Fri 1:30‑5pm, Sat. 10‑5pm, & Sun. 12:30‑4pm. 814‑466‑6373; mtnittanywinery.com Seven Mountains Wine Cellars Tucked neatly into the side of hills of the Seven Mountains Region of Central PA, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars offers tastings, vineyard tours, and events. Stop by and spend some time at the tasting bar or join friends on the deck for a glass. 814‑364‑1000; sevenmountainswinecellars.com

Shopping: Gifts and Specialty Shops Collegiate Pride Inc. Collegiate Pride Inc. offers promotional, print‑ able, customized apparel in a variety of options for men, women, children, and infants. They also carry high quality products great for any corporate event of tradeshow. 814‑237‑4377; collegiateprideinc.com Lions Pride Looking to sport the newest blue and white gear, but live out of town? Order online with Lions Pride, and they’ll ship anywhere in the contiguous 48 states for a flat $5 fee. Get your Penn State apparel for men, women, children or infants. 814‑234‑2153; lions‑pride.com PA Military Museum Gift Shop & Bookstore The Bookstore has a large selection of military books and other military related items, including: children’s toys, magnets, bumper stickers, post‑ ers, picture frames as well as a selection of items that show your support of our men and women in uniform. Items are available for all branches of the military, including retiree and reserve personnel. 814‑466‑6263; pamilmuseum.org Woolrich Flagship Store & Outlet A perfect day trip destination from Happy Valley is a visit to the Woolrich Flagship Store

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Shopping in Happy Valley & Outlet in Woolrich, Pennsylvania, the village where the company was founded in 1830. 814‑769‑7401; woolrich.com Your Cigar Den This quaint store not only sells cigars, but provides the perfect atmosphere to kick back with friends and enjoy a cigar or two. Their attentive and knowledgeable staff will assist you with all of your purchases. 814‑867‑0666; yourcigarden.com

Shopping: Nurseries The Rock Garden Perennial Nursery The Rock Garden is a perennial nursery offering plants suitable for rock gardens, alpine troughs, shade gardens, and perennial borders. From diminutive alpine to large hosta, they have perennial plants and flowering shrubs suitable for any garden. Oak Hall, PA; 814‑466‑2100; therockgardennursery.com

Shopping: Penn State Merchandise Collegiate Pride Inc. Collegiate Pride Inc. offers promotional, print‑ able, customized apparel in a variety of options for men, women, children, and infants. They also carry high quality products great for any corporate event or tradeshow. 814‑237‑4377; collegiateprideinc.com Fan Material Show your pride with officially licensed Penn State tablecloths, napkins and aprons by Fan Material. 100% SpunPoly, stain‑resistant and washable, these linens will last a lifetime of enthusiasm. New sizes and products coming soon. 814‑355‑7169; fanmaterial.com

Harper’s Clothing Over 80 years ago, Harper’s opened its doors with a relentless commitment to providing its customers with the best of the best. Today, in the company’s third generation, they are regarded as one of the area’s great clothing stores. They offer free custom alterations by their European tailors and they have fashion coordinators as part of their ripe tradition. 814‑238‑4767; harpersshopformen.com Kranich’s Jewelers Kranich’s Jewelers is your eminent State College jeweler and has been for over 100 years. Visit their downtown store to meet expert jewelers who can guide you with your purchase. See their range of jewelry featuring Penn State‑specific items and selections by designers, including Simon G., Scott Kay, Swarovski, Ritani and more! 814‑234‑4481; kranichs.com Lions Pride Looking to sport the newest blue and white gear, but live out of town? Order online with Lions Pride, and they’ll ship anywhere in the contiguous 48 states for a flat $5 fee. Get your Penn State apparel for men, women, children or infants. 814‑234‑2153; lions‑pride.com

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Shopping: Salons & Spas The ESSpa at the Carnegie Inn ESSpa is owned and operated by Hungarian skin care expert, Eva Kerschbaumer, who also founded ESSpa Kozmetika in Pittsburgh. This award‑winning facility has been recognized as “The Best Spa in America” by the publication Industry Source and the “Best Skincare” in Western Pennsylvania by Pittsburgh Magazine. 814‑380‑9772; esspa.us

Shopping: Sports & Outdoors Off‑The‑Rack Outfitters Visit Off‑The‑Rack Outfitters at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to the see all the latest Spikes merchandise as well as a wide selection of Penn State apparel. They are open at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t forget you can shop at Off the Rack Outfitters online 24 hours, 7 days a week! 814‑272‑1711; spikes.mlbstore.com

What to Do Jazz great Ron Carter will take the stage at the Center for the Performing Arts

Attractions: Arts & Culture Center for the Performing Arts Penn State’s premier venue for performing arts! Each year, dozens of performers ‑ from comedi‑ ans, to musicians, to opera singers ‑ take the stage. 814‑863‑0255; cpa.psu.edu Palmer Museum of Art The Palmer Art Museum, right in the middle of campus on Curtin Road, has been the premier art gallery in the area since its inception in 1972. Its bold facade was part of a major renovation and expansion in 1993, with the Museum now housing 11 galleries. Along with permanent fixtures, featured exhibits change around the same time semesters do; see their website for what’s next and for related events. And...admission is FREE! 814‑865‑7672;

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The State Theatre The State Theatre is a non‑profit commu‑ nity theatre in the heart of State College. The Theatre is dedicated to servicing the Centre County region by providing a venue for performing arts, including but not limited to music, theatre, dance, opera, independent and classic films, family programming and so much more. 814‑272‑0606; thestatetheatre.org

Attractions: Happy Valley Hotspots Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark The museum is housed in the historic 1882 Master Mechanics Building that once was home to the extensive testing labs of the “Pennsy.”

Visit three floors of exhibits and enjoy historic films in the Norfolk Southern Theater. At the Horseshoe Curve, approximately 40 miles from State College, you can ride to the track elevation on board the single track funicular or walk the beautifully scenic steps to the top. 814‑946‑0834; railroadcity.com Dayze Gone Bye Carriage Rides Dayze Gone Bye Carriage Rides is located in Allensville, Pennsylvania. Their horse drawn carriages feature a unique look into life in days gone by. Their carriage rides offer tours for all occasions. Enjoy the scenic “Big Valley” with its unique blend of three Amish cultures not seen anywhere else in the world, beautiful foliage and a view into “The Good Old Days” when life was simpler. 814‑553‑5149; dayzegonebye.com Northland Bowl Northland Bowl is a fun exciting place to have fun with family, friends or colleagues in State

What to Do College. Northland Bowl offers more than your average bowling alley, with 32 brand new bowling lanes featuring state‑of‑the‑art UV graphics for Cosmic Bowling under black lights as well as plasma monitors, a top‑of‑the‑line scoring system, interactive games and music videos. The venue also offers billiards, an ar‑ cade and a snack bar offering a full restaurant menu, bar, and take out beer. This is the place to get involved in a bowling league, win prizes, host birthday and corporate parties, run fund‑ raisers, play in tournaments, and participate in the additional variety of special events and offers throughout the year. 814‑237‑1500; northlandbowl.com Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery For over 20 years, your local vineyard and winery in the heart of Lion Country. Visit us at their mountainside location above the historic village of Linden Hall. Enjoy free tasting of their award‑winning wines. Winery tours by appointment. Hours: Tues.‑Fri. 1:30‑5pm, Sat. 10‑5pm, & Sun. 12:30‑4pm., 300 Houser Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828 (7 miles east of State College). 814‑466‑6373; mtnittanywinery.com Pennsylvania Military Museum The Museum, located in Boalsburg, recounts the story of Commonwealth citizens who served our country in defense of the nation. Their service is highlighted through exhibits and artifacts that are documented by the museum’s excellent collection of vehicles and small arms. 814‑466‑6263; pamilmuseum.org Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park is America’s only all‑water cavern and wildlife park. Don’t worry about the weather outside, it’s always 52 degrees inside the cave. Plus, don’t miss their amazing wildlife park with bears, mountain lions, and even wolves. Take a break and head to Penn’s Cave! Check out their website at pennscave.com to learn more. 814‑364‑1664 Pine Bottom Aviation Services Pine Bottom Aviation Services provides personalized helicopter charter and sightseeing tours throughout central Pennsylvania. If your project requires aerial observation to document by photo or film give them a call. Still searching for the perfect gift? How about a 30‑minute tour gift certificate? 814‑935‑4548; pinebottomaviation.com

Raystown Lake Region Located in central Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, Raystown Lake is the heart of Huntingdon County and home to year round outdoor fun. Check out bed & breakfasts, lodges, campgrounds and other places to stay! 814‑658‑0060; raystown.org Seven Mountains Wine Cellars The new winery offers Grab & Go Tailgat‑ ing packages featuring WE ARE Penn State Blue(berry) and Cayuga White wines, a must‑have for your tailgate. Stop by and spend some time at the tasting bar or join friends on the deck for a glass. 814‑364‑1000; sevenmountainswinecellars.com The Sky’s The Limit Ballooning Discover a new view of State College and Happy Valley from the air in their beautiful hot air balloon. Drift through the skies, float over meadows, and brush treetops on a memorable flight in their balloon. A gift certificate makes the perfect gift for any occasion ‑ holidays, graduation, birthday, wedding, and anniver‑ sary! 814‑234‑5986; paballoonrides.com State College Spikes The State College Spikes are Central PA’s Best Family Value and the Class‑A Short‑Season affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The Spikes host 38 regular season home games at beauti‑ ful Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, located next to Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center. Single‑game tickets are as low as $6, so bring the family for the perfect night of fun, afford‑ able, family entertainment. Visit StateColleg‑ eSpikes.com for ticket information and a game schedule for the upcoming 2013 season. 814‑272‑1711; StateCollegeSpikes.com Tussey Mountain Spend a fall day at Tussey Mountain ‑ Happy Valley’s favorite spot for family fun. Before the cold weather hits, there’s plenty to do at Tussey, with go‑karting, miniature golf, a par 3 golf course, batting cages and a skate park. When the season turns to winter, skiers and snowboarders will be delighted at the conditions of the mountain’s seven trails. For a change of pace, Tussey Mountain also offers snow tubing fun. 814‑466‑6266; tusseymountain.com

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Movie Theaters The State Theatre The State Theatre in Downtown State College is Happy Valley’s premier entertainment venue. From concerts, to musicals, to movies, the State Theatre has it all. Check out the State Theatre’s website for upcoming films and showtimes. 814‑272‑0606; thestatetheatre.org College 9 Located behind Lowes off North Atherton Street. 814‑272‑3050 Premiere Theater12 Located next to the Best Western Inn and Suites off East College Avenue. 814‑861‑5006

Golf Courses Penn State Golf Courses Two 18‑hole courses ‑ Blue and White ‑ and an array of practice facilities are where the men’s and women’s golf teams call home. The Blue Course hosts the annual Men’s Rutherford Intercollegiate and the Women’s Nittany Lion Invitational, while the White Course provides a challenging alternative. Both are open to the public. 814‑865‑GOLF; pennstategolfcourses.com Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center It’s been awarded 4 1/2 stars as one of Golf Digest magazines’ place to play. It’s rated as one of Pennsylvania’s “Best resort/Public golf courses.” Toftrees Golf Club is a gem gently cradled in the heart of Pennsylvania’s rolling green hills. Located just 2 miles west of Beaver Stadium, this Centre County gem offers 1500 acres of rolling hills for a leisurely and refresh‑ ing experience. 814‑238‑760; toftreesgolf.com Tussey Mountain Par 3 Golf Come check out the newest miniature colf course in Central PA, the Mountain MiniGolf course! This 18 hole, Par 42 course is fun for all ages and abilities! Tussey also has a par 3 golf course. The course is nine holes, with multiple tee locations per hole for variety in playing more than a standard 9. Feeling rusty in your swing? Take advantage of Tussey’s driving range with more than 400 yards of driving space. 814‑466‑6266; tusseymountain.com

Where to Eat Kelly’s Steak & Seafood

Restaurants While in town, log on to HappyValley.com for delivery and takeout at all of your favorite State College restaurants! Arena Bar & Grill The Arena offers an incredible selection of fresh food on their menu, including award‑winning wings, homemade pizza and sandwiches, as well as an extensive beer selection and handcrafted drinks. There’s fun for everyone each night of the week, from NFL Sunday Ticket games, karaoke, live music, Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, Team Trivia and much more. The venue also has dart boards, billiards, NTN Trivia to keep you entertained while you enjoy daily food and drink specials. Book your office, social group or birthday party at the Arena for a unique experience, combining a catered menu with billiards and bowling at the adjoining Northland Bowl. 814‑237‑8833; thearenabarandgrill.com The Autoport The Autoport restaurant and lounge makes a maximum effort to integrate local, organic produce into their menus whenever possible. They feature daily chef specials and chang‑ ing desserts utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients available. They offer everything from

burgers and pizza to filet mignon and pasta. Grab a drink off of their extensive list of wines and cocktails, sit on their outdoor patio or at the warm and cozy fire pits and enjoy live entertain‑ ment Wednesday through Saturday. Join the fun at Toast, their separate smoking lounge. The Autoport offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 814‑237‑7666; theautoport.com bar bleu Socializing and sports viewing awaits at bar bleu. Don’t miss a minute of the action on 22 true 1080i HDMI high‑definition flat‑screen monitors displaying the night’s college and pro match‑ups. The bar serves up 16 draft beers in addition to crafted cocktails including the “Fishbowl,” concocted in it’s own 43‑ounce tank! Pub fare featuring authentic Kansas City style barbecue is smoked daily on site. 814‑237‑0374; bar‑bleu.com Bonfatto’s This iconic restaurant has been in business since 1919 and features a trademarked Bon‑ zana Sub, a Happy Valley favorite for 50 years. It boasts an extensive made‑from‑scratch menu, full bar and wine list, meeting room and even a drive‑up window. 814‑353‑3330; bonfattos.com Carnegie Inn & Spa From daily breakfasts to elegantly prepared hors d’oeuvres and dinners, dining at Carnegie Inn & Spa is as spectacular as it is relaxing. Dine in the library while savoring a favorite

cocktail or glass of wine from the Wine Spectator award‑winning list. 814‑234‑2424; carnegieinnandspa.com Carvers Deli & Barbecue Carvers Deli and Barbecue is a family owned Restaurant that prepares their food the way others wish they could, Deli meats are cooked in house, soups are homemade and their wood smoked barbecue is always tender and juicy. They offer dine in, takeout and delivery, and can meet all of your catering needs. 814‑237‑0620; carversdeliandbbq.com Damon’s Grill Just moments from Beaver Stadium, Damon’s is a favorite for sports fans, families and more. With three separate dining environments you’ll always catch your team on any of their 11 big screens and 17 plasma TVs. They have 14 beers on draft, weeknight value specials like $5.99 Burger Mondays or All‑You‑Can‑Eat boneless wings and fries for $8.49 every Monday and Thursday. Check out their website at damons.com for all that is going on, or follow on Facebook at Damon’s Bar and Grill in State College. 814‑237‑6300 The Deli Restaurant Since 1973 The Deli has served up New York‑style deli favorites on an American menu offering everything from comfort food to pub favorites all made from scratch. Soups, breads, sauces and award‑winning desserts are homemade here early in the morning folks.

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Where to Eat Look for their rotating menu of food‑themed festivals throughout the year. 814‑237‑5710; TheDeliRestaurant.com

scratch daily and their salads are made to order using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 814‑237‑0595; fiddleheadstatecollege.com

Down Under Steak House This casual restaurant is the place for unique dining featuring hearty appetizers and delicious entrees, including steaks, chops, chicken, pasta, and seafood on the grill, as well as fresh sandwiches and salads served in a comfortable, smoke‑free family atmosphere. Their popular lounge offers specialty cocktails, beers and wines. 814‑234‑8000; toftrees.com/dining_downunder.php

Gamble Mill Restaurant & Microbrewery A true piece of Americana, this historic mill

restaurant and microbrewery offers in‑house craft beers. Experience bold American flavors by exploring their casual pub menu or fine dining options. They always have six to seven of their own craft brews on tap. The Gamble Mill offers a Brewer’s Club, takeout Growlers, outdoor seating, catering and space for large

Duffy’s Dining at Duffy’s gives you a taste of the past. The intimate dining room offers a full fine‑din‑ ing menu, while the tavern is an authentic 19th century pub where it’s easy to envision a rowdy crowd gathered around the bar. They are also equipped with banquet and meeting rooms. 814‑466‑6241; duffystavern.com Fiddlehead Cafe Fiddlehead is the hottest soup & salad cafe in State College. They make their soups from

Zola New World Bistro

Where to Eat private functions. Lunch: Mon‑Sat 11:30‑2; Dinner: Mon‑Sat 5‑9/10; Chalkboard Sundays 4‑8. All credit cards accepted. 814‑355‑7764; gamblemill.com

Gardens Restaurant The Penn Stater’s restaurant offers sophis‑ ticated dining and classic cuisine with an American flair. This restaurant also offers guests a sumptuous Sunday Brunch and the

expansive America’s Bounty Buffets on both Friday and Saturday evenings. 814‑863‑5090; pshs.psu.vizergycms.com/cp/Penn‑Stater‑Din‑ ing‑State‑College‑PA The Governor’s Pub The Governor’s Pub is Bellefonte’s newest historical dining experience, offering fine din‑ ing with a dash of history. The Pub celebrates the seven U.S. governors and five governors of Pennsylvania that came from Bellefonte. Open every day, they offer a full lunch, dinner, and dessert menu, along with a beer/wine list. A private room is also available. 814‑353‑1008, thegovernorspub.com Herwig’s Austrian Bistro Everything at Herwig’s is prepared in the morning for that day and evening (Brandy even makes every bratwurst from scratch, using meat from a local butcher shop). So if they run out of food, they close... Maybe it’s due to their generous portions, but generosity is what they’re all about. 814‑238‑0200; herwigsaustrianbistro.com

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Where to Eat Hi‑Way Pizza The State College tradition for nearly 50 years, nobody does it better than Hi‑Way! Offering over 29 varieties of hand‑spun pizzas made from scratch offer an endless combination of toppings. Their vodka “flaky” crust and red stuffed pizzas are simply a must have. Hi‑Way’s menu rounds out with pasta dishes, calzones, grinders, salads, and other Italian specialties. Eat‑in, Take‑out, or Hi‑Way delivery. 814‑237‑0375; HiWayPizza.com India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine Enjoy an upscale and elegant meal in one of State College’s most unique restaurants. Lunch buffets offered Tuesday‑Sunday from 11:30 a.m.‑2:30p.m. with more than six main courses and additional South Indian selections on the weekends. 814‑237‑3400; indiapavilion.net Inferno Brick Oven & Bar With a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, Inferno is a place to see and be seen. A full‑service bar boasts a unique specialty wine, beer and cocktail menu. Foodies… Inferno offers a contemporary Neapolitan brick‑oven experience featuring a focused menu of artisan pizzas and other modern‑Italian plates. Lunch and dinner service transitions into night as a boutique nightclub with dance‑floor

lighting, club sound system and the area’s most talented resident DJs. 814‑237‑5718; InfernoBrickOvenBar.com Kelly’s Steak & Seafood Located in Boalsburg, this restaurant has quickly become the premier dining experience for steak and seafood lovers. Kelly’s chefs were trained at America’s top culinary schools, and you’ll know it when you take your first bite. the menu is creative, but not overly exotic. Ship‑ ments of carefully selected fresh beef, seafood and poultry arrive daily. Kelly’s is also the only restaurant in the region with a live lobster tank! 814‑466‑6251; kellys‑steak.com Kimchi Korean Restaurant Kimchi offers traditional and contemporary Ko‑ rean cuisine including Korean BBQ, rice dishes, seafood, noodles, soups, stews and vegetarian dishes. All meals are served with six side dishes and hot tea. They also offer a weekday lunch special for $6.99 (11:30a.m.‑2:30p.m.). 814‑237‑2096; kimchistatecollege.com Legends This casual pub offers classic dishes for lunch and dinner in a warm atmosphere. Have a beer with friends and catch the game or enjoy a delicious meal with the whole family. Huge sandwiches, salads and appetizers are fea‑ tured. 814‑863‑5080; pshs.psu.edu/ PennStater.psdine Mario’s Italian Restaurant Fresh specialty dishes, pasta, sauces, hand‑tossed pizzas and rotisserie wood‑grilled chicken all made from scratch

are just a few reasons why Mario’s is authenti‑ cally Italian! At the heart of it all is a specialty wood‑fired pizza oven and rotisserie that imparts rustic flavors that can’t be beat! Mario’s loves wine, honored with six consecutive Wine Spectator awards and a wine list of over 550 Italian selections. Mario’s even pours 12 rotat‑ ing specialty bottles on their WineStation® state‑of‑the‑art preservation system. Reserva‑ tions and Walk‑Ins welcome. 814‑234‑4273; MariosItalianStateCollege.com Mt. Nittany Inn Why eat just anywhere when you can dine on top of the world or at least on top of Happy Valley? In November 2008, the Inn reopened at its historic location on top of the mountain between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, over‑ looking beautiful Penn’s Valley. The breathtak‑ ing view, combined with fresh, delicious menu offerings make the Mt. Nittany Inn the perfect choice for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. 814‑364‑9363; mtnittanyinn.com P.J. Harrigan’s The award‑winning Ramada Conference Center’s on‑site restaurant is packed with authentic memorabilia from the sports and entertainment worlds. Take advantage of specials like Happy Hour weekdays from 5‑7 p.m., free dessert on Wednesdays and 35‑cent wings on Fridays. Or come for their Express Lunch, available everyday from 11 a.m.‑2 p.m. and get two hot soups, a hot entree, fresh bread and a variety of salads for $6.99! 814‑235‑3009; pjharrigans.com Pizza Mia! Known for its crust, made from spring harvest flour, specially filtered Bellefonte spring water, 100% extra virgin olive oil, premium harvest gold raw cane sugar, salt and yeast, and hand‑tossed every time. Check out their huge menu of pizzas, wraps, wings and more.

Where to Eat 814‑355‑3738; bellefontepizzamia.com Rumors Lounge at The Atherton Hotel With full‑service lunch and snack menus and a variety of specialty cocktails and drinks, Rumors is a favorite spot to enhance formal business meetings at the end of the day or the ideal location to begin a perfect evening or conversation. Rumors also offers breakfast, dinner and room service menus. 800‑832‑0132; athertonhotel.net The Saloon Hosting live music every night of the week and a party atmosphere at it’s core, The Saloon offers a perfect mix of bar meets rock ‘n roll show. Home of the famed Monkey Boy®, their nationally recognized signature drink, The Sa‑ loon has a full‑service bar with over 75 spirits, 16 beers on tap and close to 100 in the bottle American craft, import and domestic beers. 814‑234‑1344; HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com Tarragon Restaurant at The Atherton Hotel Well‑known for its creative menus, relaxing and lovely atmosphere, and meals that are as delicious as they are beautifully prepared, Tarragon boasts an elegant atmosphere, they encourage their guests to dress casually and comfortably. 800‑832‑0132; athertonhotel.net T.G.I. Friday’s Conveniently located on North Atherton Street near the Comfort Suites and Sleep Inn, T.G.I. Friday’s is a great place to grab a quick bite before or after the game, or to enjoy a few beers in the evening. There is a full bar and drink specials, and also an extensive kids’ menu, so whatever your needs, T.G.I. Friday’s can fulfill them. Frequent visitors should check out their free ‘Give Me More Stripes’ rewards program. 814‑861‑5540; tgifridays.com The 1921 Restaurant Check out one of the latest spots in Happy Valley to enjoy an elegant meal ‑ the 1921 Restaurant housed in the Philips Hotel. Their varied menu includes nachos topped with bleu cheese and filet mignon! Make reservations online for their Lobster Night, held on the third Tuesday of each month. 814‑342‑7445; thephilips1921.com The Way Cafe and Bakery This cafe boasts simple country food using fresh, local ingredients. The homemade soup, fresh‑baked bread, homegrown and local fruits and vegetables, pork and cheese used throughout their menu is what sets them apart. They offer a lunch menu Monday through Friday, with a full breakfast and lunch

served on Saturdays. Full menus are available their website. Visit today! 814‑692‑5211; wayfruitfarm.com/deli Whiskers The casual lounge at the Nittany Lion Inn serves soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts with seasonal outdoor seating on the garden patio. 814‑865‑8580; pshs.psu. edu/NittanyLionInn Whistle Stop Restaurant Make the short scenic drive down Route 45. Pass the Round Barn and turn left at the light. The Whistle Stop Restaurant is less than 1/2 mile on the right. Housed in a restored 19th Century railroad station, you will be treated to Fresh Daily lunch and dinner specials, homemade soups and desserts and a menu filled with traditional and comfort foods. Don’t miss “the best prime rib anywhere” Saturday evenings. You can bring your own beer or wine. When you leave here, you can’t wait to come back. 814‑364‑2544; whistlestopcentrehall.com Z Bar at The Deli Celebrating American Craft Beer with 57 drafts, a cask‑conditioned “real ale” hand‑pump beer engine, and a 150+ bottle list that would make your buddy jealous. True, American is their thing, but they’ve got crazy good brews from all over the globe and oh yea, Winos... don’t fret. Z Bar rotates a stock of 30+ respected selections by the bottle/glass. Shot with your beer? Or a snickers martini perhaps? Their back‑bar rocks a crazy collection... you’ll see. 814‑237‑5710; TheDeliRestaurant.com Zola New World Bistro Zola’s menu changes with the season, promis‑ ing creative entrees made with the freshest, most organic ingredients. The ambiance is classy but not stuffy, especially Friday nights, perfect for date night, when Zola features jazz and oysters ‑ talk about a mood setter! Hot tip: don’t skip dessert, no matter how full you are. Head on over before or after a State Theatre show. 814‑237‑8474; zolabistro.com

Catering The Arena Bar & Grill Why settle for the same old party? Take your group to Northland Bowl and the Arena Bar

Bonfatto’s Dining Room

& Grill to celebrate with great food and tons of fun for all ages. Packages are built to suit your needs. Cosmic bowling, an arcade and pool tables will keep your group entertained. 814‑237‑8833; thearenabarandgrill.com The Autoport Contact the Autoport to plan your custom event where your guests can enjoy delicious food and comfortable lodging. Various menus are available, and the Autoport offers extensive beverage options for wine, beer and cocktails. Warmer months offer cozy outdoor seating on the patio, near the pool and firepit. 814‑237‑7666; theautoport.com Hoag’s Catering at Celebration Hall Owned and operated by the Moerschbacher family for over 50 years, Hoag’s Catering at Celebration Hall specializes in off‑site catering, party rentals and on‑site events. Hoag’s offers the best quality food and service that allows its customers to truly be guests at their own party. Celebration Hall is fully equipped with tables, chairs, etc., and can handle small and large groups up to 250 people. Convenient free parking is available on site. Hoag’s friendly staff is available to assist you in catering, banquet, and event planning needs. 814‑238‑0824; hoagscatering.com Damon’s Grill Damon’s caters any sized event, for any occasion. Their professional catering staff has years of experience and menus for any budget. From barbecue ribs to prime rib and more, Damon’s will help plan your event and make it a success. Call their catering hotline at 814‑237‑9151 and ask for Kerry DuBois. damons.com Gamble Mill Restaurant & Microbrewery This charming, historic location offers profes‑

Where to Eat sional event management for large functions and can accommodate up to 200 guests. 814‑355‑7764; gamblemill.com Gardens Restaurant The Penn Stater’s restaurant offers sophis‑ ticated dining and classic cuisine with an American flair. This restaurant also offers guests a sumptuous Sunday Brunch and the expansive America’s Bounty Buffets on both Friday and Saturday evenings. 814‑863‑5090; pshs.psu.vizergycms.com/cp/Penn‑Stater‑Din‑ ing‑State‑College‑PA The Governor’s Pub Book the Governor’s Pub’s private rooms for your next meeting, party or special event. 814‑353‑1008; thegovernorspub.com Herwig’s Austrian Bistro Everything at Herwig’s is prepared in the morning for that day and evening (Brandy even makes every bratwurst from scratch, using meat from a local butcher shop). So if they run out of food, they close... Maybe it’s due to their generous portions, but generosity is what they’re all about. 814‑238‑0200 herwigsaustrianbistro.com KAARMA Indian Cuisine Redefined Enjoy “redefined” Indian Cuisine at KAARMA, located in the middle of downtown on Beaver Avenue. They offer a daily lunch buffet at only $7.25 and students can save Monday‑Thursday with their $9.95 dinner special. Consider them for your next catering function as well. 814‑238‑8141: thekaarma.com

Kelly’s Steak & Seafood Located in Boalsburg, this restaurant has quickly become the premier dining experience for steak and seafood lovers. Kelly’s chefs were trained at America’s top culinary schools, and you’ll know it when you take your first bite. the menu is creative, but not overly exotic. Ship‑ ments of carefully selected fresh beef, seafood and poultry arrive daily. Kelly’s is also the only restaurant in the region with a live lobster tank! 8814‑466‑6251; kellys‑steak.com Lodge at Tussey Mountain A beautiful facility year round, the Lodge at Tussey Mountain will host your wedding, staff retreat, picnic or other special events! They have a fully equipped kitchen, bar and courte‑ ous staff who will accommodate you in every way. 814‑466‑7976; tusseymountain.com Mt. Nittany Inn Why eat just anywhere when you can dine on top of the world or at least on top of Happy Valley? In November 2008, the Inn reopened at its historic location on top of the mountain between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, over‑ looking beautiful Penn’s Valley. the breathtak‑ ing view, combined with fresh, delicious menu offerings make the Mt. Nittany Inn the perfect choice for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. 814‑364‑9363; mtnittanyinn.com Penn State Hospitality Penn State University offers two full‑service hotels, each with its own atmosphere and up‑to‑date amenities. Both feature gracious accommodations, exceptional service, a choice of dining experience, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities for conferences, banquets and special events. 814‑863‑5014; pshs.psu.edu

Pizza Mia! Known for its crust, made from spring harvest flour, specially filtered Bellefonte spring water, 100% extra virgin olive oil, premium harvest gold raw cane sugar, salt and yeast, and hand‑tossed every time. Check out their huge menu of pizzas, wraps, wings and more. 814‑355‑3738; bellefontepizzamia.com Tarragon Restaurant at The Atherton Hotel Tarragon Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and room service menus. Well‑known for its creative menus, relaxing and lovely atmosphere, and meals that are as delicious as they are beautifully prepared. Tar‑ ragon boasts an elegant atmosphere and they encourage their guests to dress casually and comfortably. 800‑832‑0132; athertonhotel.net Zola New World Bistro Zola’s menu changes with the season, promis‑ ing creative entrees made with the freshest, most organic ingredients. The ambiance is classy but not stuffy, especially Friday nights, perfect for date night, when Zola features jazz and oysters ‑ talk about a mood setter! Hot tip: don’t skip dessert, no matter how full you are. Head on over before or after a State Theatre show. 814‑237‑8474; zolabistro.com

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Hotels The Atherton Hotel Enjoy all the comforts of a full‑service boutique hotel conveniently located just one block from Penn State University in the heart of down‑ town State College. Amenities and convenienc‑ es include: complimentary use of Penn State’s pools and Natatorium, and of The North Club, Lionheart and Titan exercise facilities; on‑site exercise facilities; affordable in‑room dining; Lodgenet movies and on demand television; local shuttle services; large, comfortable guest rooms; full service conference and banquet facilities; covered parking; and warm and welcoming staff and service. The Atherton is within walking distance to most all university and downtown restaurants, shops and venues. 800‑832‑0132; athertonhotel.net The Autoport The Autoport, Pennsylvania’s first motel, is located 1.5 miles from Penn State. They’re open for breakfast at 7 a.m. daily, and serve a Sunday breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to noon. Other features include lunch and dinner specials, daily half‑priced happies from 5 to 7 p.m., free wi‑fi and HBO, a heated pool, famous fire pits, nightly entertainment Wednesday through Saturday, and their new separate smoking lounge. 814‑237‑7666; theautoport.com

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Come stay at one of the newest hotels in Happy Valley. The Best Western Plus offers a hot, complimentary breakfast each morning, an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness area and a very friendly staff. The hotel also prides itself on being very eco‑friendly. 814‑234‑8393; bestwesternstatecollegehotel.com

at Williamsburg Square. Their colonial‑style hotel in State College has the old‑world feel of the Revolutionary period, but boasts modern amenities and convenience to almost everywhere you want to be in town. Headed to Penn State? The campus is just a mile away. Want to explore downtown State College? Just four miles from their lobby. 814‑231‑1899; hamptoninn.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites When visiting Happy Valley, choose the Fairfield Inn & Suites State College for your business or leisure travel. Minutes from Penn State University, Bryce Jordan Center, Beaver Stadium and Medlar Field, the Fairfield is less than five years old and offers an ideal location and award‑winning service. Spacious guest rooms feature luxury bedding, coffeemaker, high‑speed Internet and individual climate control. After a substantial complimentary breakfast buffet, visit the fitness room and the beautiful indoor pool next to a charming outdoor patio. Take a walk out the front door and you’re already at Otto’s, State College’s local brew pub and restaurant. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is truly a cost‑effective and enjoy‑ able place to enjoy your State College trip. 814‑238‑3871; marriott.com/hotels

Holiday Inn Express Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel at Williamsburg Square. This friendly, award‑win‑ ning hotel is located just off Interstate 99/ U.S. 220 (322 Bypass) minutes from downtown State College and in the heart of Centre County. Visiting Penn State? Situated only five minutes from campus, Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center. The hotel features newly updated guest rooms, lobby, breakfast area, and fitness room. The Boardroom has meeting space for 8, and the Williamsburg Room has space for up to 75. With a free breakfast each morning and four popular restaurants within easy walking distance, the Holiday Inn Express State College is a great place to stay!. 814‑867‑1800; hiexpress.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg Square Step back in time when you come to the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in State College

Nittany Lion Inn Located 1.1 miles from downtown, it’s the only hotel on campus. Amenities include a fitness center, putting green, gift shop, free internet, and conference and banquet facilities. Food and beverages available through a dining

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Where to Stay room and Whiskers Lounge on site. AAA Four Diamond Award Hotel; 814‑865‑8500; nittanylioninn.psu.edu Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel Located three miles from downtown, fun, food and friends await you in Happy Valley at the Penn Stater. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, free internet, and conference and ban‑ quet facilities. Dine in the onsite Gardens Res‑ taurant or Legends Lounge. 814‑863‑5050; thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu Quality Inn Milesburg Located off exit 158 of I‑80, the Quality Inn Milesburg is just 11 miles from State College. Features include a complimentary continental breakfast, on‑site lounge, indoor pool and fit‑ ness center. Offering an affordable lodging op‑ tion with easy access to Penn State University, Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center. 814‑355‑7521; qualityinn.com SpringHill Suites State College One exit from Penn State, SpringHill Suites by

Marriott State College is the only all‑studio suite choice among local hotels. Enhanced by service that will delight both the business and leisure traveler, this smart and stylish hotel is a breath of fresh air, designed to enrich your travels. Enjoy separate spaces to work and relax, along with thoughtful amenities to help you get the most out of your stay, like free high‑speed Internet access, a pantry with mini‑fridge, coffee maker and microwave with comfortable seating including a pullout sofa bed. After a rejuvenating sleep in their signature bed, start your day with their free Suite Seasons hot and healthy breakfast buffet. An indoor pool and workout facility provide the perfect opportunity to unwind. 814‑867‑1807; marriott.com Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center Central Pennsylvania’s only Golf Resort and Conference Center is nestled amid 1,500 scenic wooded acres in beautiful Centre County, Penn‑ sylvania. The view is inescapable. Sophistication and charm are reflected in every direction.

Elegance and a relaxed ambiance surround you amid the splendor of this natural and pristine setting in the heart of Pennsylvania’s panoramic landscape. 888‑275‑0596; toftrees.com Carnegie Inn & Spa Located in Toftrees, one mile from Penn State University, the Carnegie Inn & Spa offers guests luxurious accommodations with 21 uniquely appointed guestrooms, each with a private soaking tub and Frette Linens. Voted “Best Fine Dining” in State College, the Carnegie Inn & Spa is a AAA Four Diamond award‑winning property and is perfect for corporate retreats, intimate small weddings and family reunions. The boutique hotel offers travelers the comforts, charm and warm hospitality of a European Country Inn. 814‑234‑2424; carnegieinnandspa.com Comfort Suites Relax and recharge at the Comfort Suites, located behind T.G.I. Friday’s off of North Atherton Street. Enjoy room to breathe with their 100% non‑smoking suites, indoor

Where to Stay pool and spa, fitness room, free Internet and deluxe continental breakfast. 814‑235‑1900; comfortsuites.com Country Inn & Suites Relax at the brand new Country Inn & Suites, located one mile from downtown and PSU. Enjoy a deluxe hot breakfast buffet in their grand breakfast area, freshly baked cookies on arrival, and refrigerators, microwaves and safes in every room. “Friends hosting friends” is their motto. 814‑234‑6000; countryinn.com Days Inn Penn State Located centrally downtown. Full‑service, in‑ door pool, fitness center, internet, conference and banquet facilities, business center. Mad Mex and Brewsky’s Bottle Shop located on‑site. 814‑238‑8454; lioncountrylodging.com Econo Lodge Bellefonte Located five miles from downtown in historic Bellefonte. Free internet and free breakfast. 814‑355‑5561; econolodge.com Hilton Garden Inn Located 1.7 miles from downtown. Pool, fitness center, free internet, conference facilities, business center. Harrison’s Wine Grill and Catering on site. 866‑204‑1221; lioncountrylodging.com Nittany Budget Motel Located 3.1 miles from downtown. Internet. Free coffee and light breakfast. Brewsky’s Bottle Shop located on‑site and Gigi’s Res‑ taurant adjacent to the property. Pet friendly. 814‑238‑0015; lioncountrylodging.com Quality Inn Located 1.7 miles from downtown. Internet, conference room. Free deluxe breakfast. Pet friendly. 814‑234‑1600; lioncountrylodging.com Ramada Conference Center Located 1.4 miles from downtown. Indoor and outdoor pool, recreation center, free internet, business center, conference and banquet facilities. P.J. Harrigan’s restaurant on site. 814‑238‑3001; ramadasc.com Rodeway Inn Rodeway Inn is only two blocks from Penn State University and one mile from downtown

State College. Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center are just two miles away. Enjoy a free continental breakfast as well as free high‑speed Internet access. 814‑238‑6783; rodewayinn.com Sleep Inn Designed to dream at the State College Sleep Inn, located behind T.G.I. Friday’s off of North Atherton Street. Your satisfaction couldn’t be simpler at the Sleep Inn, featuring over‑sized showers, free breakfast, high speed Internet, and fitness center. 814‑235‑1020; sleepinn.com Super 8 Located 1.7 miles from downtown. Fit‑ ness center, internet, gathering room, free breakfast. Brewsky’s Bottle Shop next door. 814‑237‑8005; lioncountrylodging.com The Philips Hotel Located 24.6 miles from downtown in Philips‑ burg. Wireless internet. Elegant rooms with 420‑count sheets and robes. 1921 Restaurant on site. 814‑342‑7445; thephilips1921.com

Bed & Breakfasts Bed & Breakfast at the Rock Garden A scenic 10‑minute drive from State College is the small village of Oak Hall, between Lemont and Boalsburg, and home to the Bed and Breakfast at the Rock Garden. The farmhouse‑style B&B has five guest rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Another bonus: each room has a gorgeous view of either Mt. Nittany or Tussey Mountain! 814‑466‑6100; therockgardenbandb.com Carnegie Inn & Spa Located in Toftrees, one mile from Penn State University, the Carnegie Inn & Spa offers guests luxurious accommodations with 21 uniquely appointed guestrooms, each with its private soaking tub and Frette Linens. Voted “Best Fine Dining” in State College, the Carnegie Inn & Spa is a AAA Four Diamond award‑winning property and is perfect for corporate retreats, intimate small weddings and family reunions. The boutique hotel offers discriminating travelers the comforts, charm and warm hospitality of a European Country Inn. 814‑234‑2424; carnegiein‑ nandspa.com Centre Mills Bed & Breakfast Stay in their lovely 1813 mill‑owner’s home which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Their fully‑restored stone house sits on 26 acres in the heart of Brush Valley’s Amish farm community. They are still close by to plenty of restaurants and shopping! 814‑349‑8000; centremills.com Chatelaine Bed & Breakfast Located six miles from Penn State’s campus, the Chatelaine Bed and Breakfast offers a luxurious escape for visitors and alumni. The Chatelaine was built in 1841 and serves as a perfect getaway in the shade of Tussey Mountain. Spend a night in one of the Chatelaine’s Empire/Federal‑style rooms, featuring fireplaces, canopy beds and private baths, or book your wedding, bridal shower, anniversary or infant’s arrival. 814‑238‑2028; chatelainebandb.com Inn on the Sky Perched high atop Brush Mountain, this rustic, luxurious, heavy timber‑frame inn has two master

Where to Stay suites with scenic views and Jacuzzi tubs, and also has three additional spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms. It’s the perfect place for celebrations, corporate meetings, getaway weekends, Penn State Alumni reunions, and weddings or other special occasions! 814‑422‑0386; innonthesky.com Mountain Hideaway Only 20 minutes from State College, Mountain Hideaway is tightly nestled in the mountains of the Black Moshannon Forest in the borough of Port Matilda. The beautiful facility is equaled by its surroundings and complemented by the warm hospitality of its staff. Each of the guestrooms offers a queen‑sized bed, full private bath, gas fireplace, central air, DirecTV, and high‑speed wireless internet. 814‑692‑4980; mthideaway.com Our Fair Lady B&B Located just nine miles from Penn State’s campus lies Our Fair Lady ‑ a Victorian Bed & Breakfast. Built in 1883, this historic property features four guest rooms with queen‑size feather beds. Enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Bellefonte, located just blocks away. Escape the commotion of downtown State College and relax at their bed & break‑ fast. 814‑355‑1117; ourfairladybnb.com PA‑Reservations.com Planning a last‑minute trip to Happy Valley? Wondering who still has rooms available for football season? PA‑Reservations has had you covered since 1999! With the click of a mouse, you’ll gain access to inns, guests rooms, resorts, cabins, and houses! Their well‑main‑ tained properties are inspected and approved for the safety and comfort of their guests. pa‑reservations.com

Lodges & Cabins Aaronsburg Farm Stay at Woodward Crossings Experience the ambiance of Woodward Crossings’ two private vacation suites with fully equipped kitchens. Choose one of their convenient packages (from romance to fishing and relaxation) for a stay in the heart of Amish Country. 814‑349‑4484; woodwardcrossings.com Mountain Acres Lodges The secluded lodge is only 15 minutes from Beaver Stadium and equally convenient to the many other area attractions. The lodge boasts a great room open three stories to a widows walk, a commercially appointed kitchen, two full baths, and a grand fireplace and seating surround. Then private bedrooms are located

off the second and third floor balconies. 814‑364‑1508; mountainacreslodge.com Black Moshannon Lodge Nestled in the nearly 4,000 acres of the Black Moshannon State Park, the Black Moshannon Lodge is a perfect place to stay for a getaway in the great outdoors. Come out this summer to hunt or kayak, or for a hiking or fishing trip. Your hosts, Curt and Tracy, provide all the comfort of your home ‑ full kitchen, modern bathroom, beds for up to eight guests (with linens!) and a large back porch with a fire ring. 814‑686‑1878; blackmoshannonlodge.com Raystown Lake Region Located in central Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, Raystown Lake is the heart of Huntingdon County, and home to year‑round outdoor fun. Check out bed & breakfasts, lodges, campgrounds and other places to stay! 814‑658‑0060; raystown.org Happy Valley Retreats Planning a last‑minute weekend trip to Happy Valley? Wondering who still has rooms avail‑ able for Arts Fest? Happy Valley Retreats has you covered since 1999! Their well‑maintained properties are inspected and approved for the safety and comfort of their guests; happyval‑ leyretreats.com Hill Store Guest Cottage & Event Place Hill Store Guest Cottage is located in the heart of ‘Big Valley’ with scenic Amish farm dotted the countryside, state parks and state forests with extensive hiking and mountain biking trails, wineries, antique stores and farmers markets. Only a 35‑minute drive to State Col‑ lege! 717‑935‑2390; hillstoreguestcottage.com Huntingdon Hideaway Huntingdon Hideaway is located on Little Juniata and near Raystown Lake. This three‑bedroom home that comfortably sleeps eight is a great place to stay for a getaway in the great outdoors. There is an activity for everyone. If you want to relax you can take an Amish tour, check out the winery, shop for antiques, or even bird watch. If you are the more adventurous type, there are trails for hik‑ ing, biking, running, cross‑country skiing, and horseback riding. This area also offers boating, fishing, and water sports. After a long day of activities you will come home to a comfortable living room and fireplace, full kitchen, satellite TV, air conditioning, and even an outdoor fire ring. 412‑289‑8222; huntingdonhideaway.com

(conveniently 25 minutes for PSU football fans) and Bucknell University. The 3‑story hand hewn log vacation home is situated in the Appalachian Mountain Range, just off of Ingleby Road between Camp Woodward Action Sports Center and the quaint fly fishing town of Coburn, PA—where Elk, Pine and Penn’s Creek meet and was host to the National Fly Fishing championship. The Lodge is convenient yet secluded for all of your Central PA vacation needs. 814‑360‑5145; inglebylodge.com Ridge Retreat Rethink your visit to Penn State. Add one day to your weekend and make it a mini vacation. Or better yet, take a whole week at Raystown Lake and mix in the activities around the lake with football season or other Penn State activities. Stay in a 4200‑square‑foot timber‑framed mountain home with four bedrooms and three full baths. Take advantage of fishing in Raystown Lake, biking the certi‑ fied trails, judged by the American Mountain Biking Association to be the best on the east coast. Canoe and kayak on the Little Juniata River below the dam. Fly fish the stream where Jimmy Carter fishes just below Alexandria, PA. This magnificent property is 33 miles (40 minutes) from Penn State. 610‑644‑7097; theridgeretreat.com

Campgrounds Raystown Lake Region Located in central Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, Raystown Lake is the heart of Huntingdon County, and home to year‑round outdoor fun. Check out bed & breakfasts, lodges, campgrounds and other places to stay! 814‑658‑0060; raystown.org WaterSide Campground & RV Park WaterSide, on the Juniata River and Penn‑ sylvania Canal minutes from Penn State, is one of the highest‑rated campgrounds in the state. Amenities include riverfront full hookup sites, a heated pool, canoes and kayaks, cabin rentals, fishing and canal boat rides. 717‑248‑3974; watersidecampground.com

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Ingleby Lodge A private Pennsylvania fly fishing lodge located in Central PA, between Penn State

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Realtors

Kissinger, Bigatel & Brower Realtors The people at Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors take customer service so seriously that they constantly monitor their performance by sending a survey to each and every customer. 814‑234‑4000; 1kbb.com Grove Park Grove Park is a new development situated in a beautiful, quiet and open country landscape just seven miles from Beaver Stadium. Choose your own builder and enjoy large lot sizes start at just $62,000. 814‑880‑3071; buildatgrovepark.com

Home Builders

Fine Line Homes Fine Line Homes builds beautifully customized homes to fit your dreams, needs and lifestyle. They are dedicated to building energy efficient homes with extraordinary quality, stunning designs, and the delightful amenities that enhance life’s every moment. Your ultimate new home experience begins with Fine Line. They are the area’s exclusively‑licensed Woman Centric home builder. 814‑237‑5581; finelinehomes.com

Haubert Homes Building your home is an enjoyable and exciting experience. Choose family‑owned Haubert Homes, which has hundreds of house plans or can build from yours. They offer thousands of color options, virtually unlimited design changes and options for financing. 814‑867‑3262; hauberthomes.com

Happy Valley Retirement Communities The Village at Penn State The Village at Penn State, an innovative idea in life care retirement community living, combines the cultural, recreational and educational opportunities of a world‑class university with the friendliness and charm of small‑town living. 814‑238‑1949; villageatpennstate.com Foxdale Village Foxdale Village is a Quaker‑directed not‑for‑profit continuing care retirement community where you can be yourself. Enjoy the freedom to pursue your own unique endeavors while experiencing a genuine sense of community and support. Continue to live life to the fullest knowing that healthcare is always close at hand. Come and explore all that Foxdale Village has to offer. 814‑238‑3322; foxdalevillage.com

Traditions of America at Liberty Hill Single family homes and townhomes featuring single‑level living. They do the yard work so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the dramatic clubhouse, pool and other 5‑star amenities. Call about their new HomePlus Program ‑‑ enjoy your new home, better lifestyle and no monthly payment! 814‑466‑9490 or toll free 1‑855‑TOA‑HOME; traditionsofamerica.com

Rentals

The Apartment Store The Apartment Store provides State College apartments for students, families and professionals. Their housing staff is at your service to help find the perfect apartment for you near Penn State University. 800‑553‑2539; apartmentstore.com/ state‑college Associated Realty Property Management ARPM has been serving the needs of Penn State students, families, professionals and property owners since 1978. The professional staff maintains a high level of excellence in providing quality property management. They have over 1500 properties from which to choose. 814‑231‑3333; arpm.com

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