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Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center 800 E. Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 Website: VisitPennState.org Facebook: facebook.com/visitpennstate Youtube: youtube.com/visitpennstate Twitter: twitter.com/visitpennstate Pinterest: pinterest.com/visitpennstate Instagram: Instagram.com/visitpennstate Email: info@visitpennstate.org 800-358-5466 • 814-231-1400 Fax: 814-231-8123 • Open Daily • Gift Shop • Pet Friendly • Penn State Federal Credit Union ATM • Free Wifi

Satellite Visitors Center Train Station 320 W. High Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 • Open Daily • Free Wifi

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Fingertip Phone List........................................ 4 Central PA Average Temperatures................ 4 Map of Downtown State College & Penn State Campus................................ 44 Maps of Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Centre Hall, Philipsburg............................ 45 Map of Centre County............................ 48-49

TOUR!

Calendar of Events......................................... 6 Meetings & Conventions............................... 9 Arts & Entertainment.................................... 10 Dining............................................................. 14 Attractions...................................................... 20 Historic Attractions....................................... 26 Lodging.......................................................... 28 Shopping....................................................... 40

ROAR!

Penn State...................................................... 52

EXPLORE!

Adventure/Outdoor Recreation & Attractions............................................... 64

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The Corner Room, Downtown State College ArtsFest, State College Beaver Stadium, PSU Football Tussey Mountain State College Spikes Bellefonte Train

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WEDDINGS!

Wedding Resources..................................... 81


Tour... PAGE 5 Is Happy Valley on your itinerary? If so, there are opportunities, activities, and experiences for everyone. Many of these events are listed on our Calendar of Events. Along with time-specific events, there are restaurants, shops, attractions, and historic locations that will fill and add variety to your schedule. Once you have your schedule complete, allow us to help you decide on where you will make your home-away-from-home. PHOTO: Bruce Springsteen at the Bryce Jordan Center (2016) by Mark Selders

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In and around Penn State University, you will find events and attractions that will fill you with Lion spirit. PHOTO: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, State College Spikes

Explore... PAGE 63 Each season brings its own unique experience to our region, from the spectacular colors and holiday-unique events. As you will discover during your stay, no two days in our region are the same, let alone, two seasons. Come and sample all of the flavors, products, and activities our area has to offer. PHOTO: Sunflower Field at Penn’s Cave, Centre Hall

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Whether it is business, marriage, vacation, or moving, our region has organizations and resources available to help ensure you have the best experience. Regardless of the length or reason for your visit, please contact our partners, so that they can give you the welcome you deserve.

PHOTO: Water Street, Bellefonte

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Central PA

FINGERTIP Phone Numbers

Emergency Emergency Services............................................911 MedExpress........................................814-238-1066 Mount Nittany Medical Center.........814-231-7000 University Health Services.................814-865-6556 Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic.............................877-626-2500 ER Vet Care: Central Pennsylvania Vets..............814-237-4670 Penn State University Police..............814-863-1111

Hunting & Fishing Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission............................814-355-4837 Pennsylvania Game Commission.....................................570-398-4744 Scotia Range.......................................570-398-4744 Parks & Playgrounds Centre Region Parks & Recreation....................................814-231-3071

Central PA

Recreation Areas DCNR..................... 888-PA-PARKS • 888-727-2757

Transportation

Air Service Airport Authority..............................................814-237-2011 Airport Parking.................................................814-237-1684 Delta..................................................................800-225-2525 University Park Airport.....................................814-865-5511 United Express.................................................800-237-1714 US Airways Express..........................................800-428-4322 Bus Service CATA.....................................................814-238-CATA (2282) Fullington Trailways.........................................814-238-1100 Greyhound Bus Lines......................................814-238-7971 Megabus...........................................................877-462-6342 Rail Service Amtrak...............................................................800-872-7245 Rental Cars Avis Rent-A-Car................................................814-237-9750 Budget...............................................................814-237-9750 Payless...............................................................814-237-9750 Taxis AA Taxi Inc.........................................................814-231-8294 Golden Taxi.......................................................814-355-2200 Handy Delivery Taxi.........................................814-353-6000 Nittany Express Airport Shuttle......................814-867-4647 Diamond Limousine........................................814-667-2300 VIP Limo (Fullington).......................................800-435-6556

AVERAGE

Temperatures

JANUARY

Normal High: 32˚F Normal Low: 18˚F

MAY

Normal High: 69˚F Normal Low: 48˚F

SEPTEMBER

Normal High: 71˚F Normal Low: 53˚F

FEBRUARY

Normal High: 36˚F Normal Low: 20˚F

JUNE

Normal High: 77˚F Normal Low: 57˚F

OCTOBER

Normal High: 61˚F Normal Low: 41˚F

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MARCH

Normal High: 45˚F Normal Low: 27˚F

JULY

Normal High: 81˚F Normal Low: 62˚F

NOVEMBER

Normal High: 48˚F Normal Low: 33˚F

APRIL

Normal High: 58˚F Normal Low: 37˚F

AUGUST

Normal High: 80˚F Normal Low: 60˚F

DECEMBER

Normal High: 37˚F Normal Low: 24˚F


PHOTO: Central PA 4th Fest

Whether it is assembling a wedding, continuing education, planting stakes, or serving as a getaway, Centre County, often referred to as Happy Valley, is frequently ranked as a top location for each of these, by publications such as USA Today and National Geographic. It does not take much to see all of the delights the region’s network of villages, historic sites, and shops have to offer, such as the superb local cider, beer, spirits and wine that can be purchased on the Central PA Tasting Trail. Experiences such as theatrical performances or athletic events can be found in facilities ranging from small to large, depending on preference. While in town, check the calendar to see a list of the unique events happening when you are here. To get the most of your experience, check with the Central PA Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to find valuable packages and deals. Below is a time line to help select the events.

Date Arriving: Date Departing: Interests:

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PHOTO: Ag Progress Days, Pennsylvania Furnace

CALENDAR OF EVENTS For a complete listing of our Calendar of Events, go to visitpennstate.org

JANUARY/21/2018 Bridal Expo Central PA

MAY/4-6/2018 PSU Spring Commencement

FEBRUARY/10/2018 Batfest

MAY/12/2018 Bald Eagle Bird Day

FEBRUARY/11/2018 TEDxPSU

MAY/12-15/2018 AAUW Used Book Sale

FEBRUARY/16-18/2018 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon

MAY/19-20/2018 Studio Tour

MARCH/23-25/2018 YMCA State Swimming Championship

MAY/19/2018 Bellefonte’s Big Spring Festival

APRIL/7-8/2018 Central PA Orchid Show

MAY/24-28/2018 Trans-Sylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race

APRIL/14/2018 Opening Day of Trout Season

MAY/25-28/2018 Happy Volley Club Championship

APRIL/21/2018 Penn State Blue-White Football Game

MAY/28/2018 Boalsburg Memorial Day Celebration

MAY/4-5/2018 The Annual Birding Cup

MAY/31/2018 - JUNE/2/2018 Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Penn Stater Conference Center 814-272-1320 • bridalexpocentralpa.com

Lincoln Caverns 814-643-0268 • lincolncaverns.com

Schwab Auditorium, PSU Campus tedxpsu.com

Bryce Jordan Center, PSU Campus 1-800-392-8466 • thon.org

McCoy Natatorium, PSU Campus 814-355-5551 •google.com/site/scayaqualions

Ag Arena, PSU Campus 814-865-4748 • facebook.com/CentralPAOrchidSociety

Commonwealth of PA 877-707-4085 • fishandboat.com

Beaver Stadium, PSU Campus 814-863-1000 • gopsusports.com

Shaver’s Creek 814-863-2000 • shaverscreek.org

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Bryce Jordan Center, PSU Campus 814-865-2501 • commencement.psu.edu

Bald Eagle State Park 814-625-9369 • events.dcnr.pa.gov

Ag Arena, PSU Campus 814-235-6884 •aauwstatecollege.org

Art Alliance/Art Thrives on 45 Art Trail 814-234-2740 • ArtAlliancePA.org

Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte 814-355-2917 • visitbellefonte.com

Rothrock State Forest & Alligrippis Trail outdoorexperience.org/tse

Bryce Jordan Center, PSU Campus 814-865-0561 • gopsusports.com/camps

Historic Boalsburg boalsburgmemorialday.com

PSU Campus 814-234-8750 • specialolympicspa.org


VisitPennState.org SUMMER/2018 Happy Valley Jam

JUNE/22/2018 Celticfest

JUNE/1-2/2018 Happy Valley Music Fest

JUNE/22-24/2018 Central PA Theatre & Dance Fest

JUNE/1-3/2018 PSU Alumni Reunion Weekend

JUNE/23-24/2018 Discovery Days

JUNE/1-3/2018 Nittany Antique Machinery Association Spring Show

JUNE/2018 Music at Penn’s Woods

Beaver Stadium, PSU Campus 1-800-NITTANY • happyvalleyjam.com

Downtown State College 814-238-7004 • summersbestmusicfest.com

PSU Campus 1-800-548-5466 • alumni.psu.edu

Penns Cave, Centre Hall 814-364-9340 • nittanyantique.org

JUNE/2/2018 Trash to Treasure Sale

Beaver Stadium, PSU Campus 814-238-8283 • trashtotreasure.psu.edu

JUNE/2/2018 Bellefonte Children’s Fair

Bellefonte 814-355-2917 • visitbellefonte.com

JUNE/9/2018 Lemont Village Strawberry Festival Lemont 814-238-1288 • lemontvillage.org

JUNE/10/2018 Rothrock Trailmix

Rothrock State Forest & Tussey Mountain happyvalleybiking.com

JUNE/12-18/2018 Happy Valley Culinary Week

Centre County 814-231-1401 • happyculinaryweek.com

JUNE/13/2018 Music in the Gardens: Healing the Soul Penn State Arboretum 814-863-0255 • mpw.psu.edu

JUNE/14-15/2018 PIAA Baseball/Softball Championships PSU Campus 717-697-0374 • piaa.org

JUNE/15-16/2018 Bellefonte Cruise

Downtown Bellefonte 814-883-2033 • bellefontecruise.org

JUNE/16/2018 State College Spikes Home Opener Medlar Field at Lubrano Park 814-272-1711 • statecollegespikes.com

JUNE/17/2018 Civil War Days

Curtin Village (814)-355-1982 • www.curtinvillage.com

Tussey Mountain All Seasons 814-466-6266 • tusseymountain.com/celticfest

State College 866-248-5091 • centalpatheatrefest.com

Lincoln Caverns 814-643-0268 • lincolncaverns.com

Esber Recital Hall 814-863-0255 • mpw.psu.edu

JULY/4/2018 Central PA 4thFest

PSU Campus 814-466-6124 • 4thfest.org

JULY/4/2018 Summer Thunder

DelGrosso’s Amusement Park 866-684-3538 • mydelgrossopark.com

JULY/4-8/2018 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival Grange Fair Grounds, Centre Hall 717-348-3537 • remingtonryde.com

JULY/10-15/2018 Philipsburg Heritage Days

Philipsburg 814-342-3440 • philipsburgheritagedays.com

JULY/12-15/2018 Central PA Festival of the Arts

Downtown State College & PSU Campus 814-237-3682 • arts-festival.com

JULY/12-15/2018 People’s Choice Festival

Boalsburg 814-692-8694 • peopleschoicefestival.com

JULY/13-15/2018 Antique Faire & Blueberry Festival Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion 814-876-0129 • boalmuseum.com

JULY/29/2018 Last Cruise Car & Motorcycle Show

South Allen Street, State College • 814-237-5731 www.ccysb.com/ysb_special_events/last_cruise_event

AUGUST/10-11/2018 Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair

Talleyrand Park 814-353-1115 • bellefontefair.org

AUGUST/11/2018 State College Brew Expo

Tussey Mountain All Seasons 814-574-1968 • statecollegebrewexpo.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST/11/2018 PSU Summer Commencement

OCTOBER/21/2018 Punkin Chunkin Howard Vol. Fire Company Fall Festival

Bryce Jordan Center, PSU Campus 814-865-2501 • commencement.psu.edu

Bald Eagle State Park • 814-571-8303 facebook.com/HowardFireCompanyFallPunkinChunkinFesti val/?fref=ts

AUGUST/14-16/2018 PSU Ag Progress Days

Ag Progress Fields. Rock Springs 814-865-2081 • agsci.psu.edu/apd

OCTOBER/27/2018 Bellefonte Fall Festival

Talleyrand Park 814-883-2033 • visitbellefonte.com

AUGUST/14/2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, State College 814-272-1711 • Statecollegespikes.com

OCTOBER/27/2018 Philipsburg Harvest Fest

Philipsburg 814-577-3954 • facebook.com/philipsburgpa

AUGUST/16/2018 Wing Fest Finals

Tussey Mountain All Seasons 814-466-6266 • tusseymountain.com/wingfest

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER/2018 Taste of the Town Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center 814-238-8283 • ccunitedway.org/taste-town

AUGUST/17-25/2018 Centre County Grange Fair Encampment Grange Fair Grounds, Centre Hall 814-364-9212 • grangefair.net

DECEMBER/2018 PSU Fall Commencement

Bryce Jordan Center, PSU Campus 814-865-2501 • commencement.psu.edu

SEPTEMBER/2018 Millheim Fire Company Oktoberfest Millheim 814-349-8164 • millheimfire.org

DECEMBER/1/2018 Central PA Guild of Craftsmen Winter Craft Market Penn Stater Conference Center 814-861-3002 • WinterCraftMarket.com

SEPTEMBER/6-9/2018 Nittany Antique Machinery Assoc. Fall Show Penns Cave, Centre Hall 814-364-9340 • nittanyantique.org/fall.php

DECEMBER/2/2018 Boalsburg Hometown Christmas Historic Boalsburg BoalsburgVillageConservancy.org

SEPTEMBER/22/2018 Great Insect Fair Ag Arena, PSU Campus 814-865-1895 • ento.psu.edu

DECEMBER/7-8/2018 Lemont Village German Christmas Market Lemont 814-238-1288 • lemontvillage.org

SEPTEMBER/28/2018 OktoberFest

Tussey Mountain All Seasons 814-466-6266 • tusseymountain.com/oktoberfest

DECEMBER/7-8/2018 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas

Downtown Bellefonte 814-883-2033 • bellefontevictorianchristmas.com

OCTOBER/5-27/2018 Ghosts & Goblins Tours

Lincoln Caverns 814-643-0268 • lincolncaverns.com

DECEMBER/7-9/2018 Festival of Trees and Holiday Marketplace CPI, Pleasant Gap 814-238-8283 • ccunitedway.org

OCTOBER/6-7/2018 Dutch Fall Fest

Aaronsburg 814-380-4599 • aaronsburgcc.org

DEC/31/2018 - JAN/1/2019 First Night State College

OCTOBER/7/2018 Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Ultramarathon & Relay Tussey Mountain All Seasons & Rothrock State Forest 814-238-5918 • tusseymountainback.com

OCTOBER/19-21/2018 PSU Parent & Family Weekend PSU Campus 814-863-1313 • parents.psu.edu

OCTOBER/21-22/2018 PSU Horticulture Show

Ag Arena, PSU Campus 814-865-2571 • plantscience.psu.edu

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Downtown State College 814-237-3682 • firstnightstatecollege.com

PHOTO: Centre County Grange Fair, Centre Hall


MEETINGS &

CONVENTIONS • Award-winning hotels and unique venues • Over 180,000 square feet of meeting space • 3,400 guest rooms • One of the largest team building facilities on the east coast • A central location that offers easy accessibility via major interstates • Daily flights with service by Delta, United Express and American • Venue recommendations and Request For Proposal’s distributed to your preferred sites • Housing Reservation Services • Welcome bags for registrants • Staffed welcome booths • Assistance with designing activities for your group’s interest • Meeting Planner Reward Program To plan your meeting in the State College area, contact our Sales Team at Sales@VisitPennState.org or 814-231-1401. Central Pennsylvania Visitors Guide \ 9


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PHOTO: Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, State College

Theatres / Art Galleries / Symphonies / Performances / Events ART ALLIANCE OF CENTRAL PA

818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA 16851-0811 814-234-2740 • www.artalliancepa.org

Non-profit arts organization: exhibits, classes for children and adults.

BELLEFONTE ART MUSEUM FOR CENTRE COUNTY (AD: 11; MAP: D5)

133 N Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-4280 • www.bellefontemuseum.org

“Imagination Celebration.” Five Galleries, Art Shows, & More.

BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

Penn State University, 127 Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA 16802 814-863-5500 direct • www.bjc.psu.edu

16,000 seat arena. Conferences, entertainment & sports events.

CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS (PSU) (AD: 58; MAP: E5) 101 Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park, PA 16802 814-863-0255 • www.cpa.psu.edu

World-class symphonies, ballet, Broadway shows, Jazz, drama & dance.

CENTRAL PA 4TH FEST

(AD: 12; MAP: E5)

PO Box 11122, State College, PA 16805 814 466-6124 • www.4thfest.org

America’s and PA’s best all-volunteer fourth of July.

CENTRAL PA FESTIVAL OF ARTS

(AD: 51; MAP: E5)

403 S. Allen Street, Suite 205A, State College, PA 16801 814-237-3682 • www.arts-festival.com Downtown State College & on the PSU campus.

CENTRE COUNTY GRANGE FAIR

(AD: 67; MAP: E6)

169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-9212 • www.grangefair.net

A city within a town as campers “move into” the Grange Park.

FESTIVAL OF TREES & CRAFT SHOW (Ad: 25; Map: E5) c/o Centre County United Way CPI, 540 N. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16623 814 238-8283 • www.ccunitedway.org/festival-trees

Over 100 decorated trees, entertainment, food & local crafts.

FIRST NIGHT STATE COLLEGE

(AD: 12; MAP: E5)

403 S. Allen Street, Suite 205A, State College, PA 16801 814-237-3682 • www.firstnightstatecollege.com In State College 12/31-1/1 Family-Friendly, alcohol-free.

HUB-ROBESON ART GALLERIES

(AD: 58; MAP: E5)

241 HUB-Robeson Center, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-2563 • studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries Contemporary visual art exhibits inclusive of all cultures.

MILLBROOK PLAYHOUSE

(AD: 11)

Country Club Lane, P.O. Box 161, Mill Hall, PA 17751 570-748-8083 • www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Clinton County’s only professional summer stock theater company. Presenting 8 plays and musicals June-August.

MUSIC AT PENN’S WOODS

(AD: 59; MAP: E5)

Penn State School of Music, 233 Music Building I University Park, PA 16802 • music.psu.edu/mpw

350 annual concerts plus a professional orchestra each June.

NITTANY ANTIQUE MACHINERY ASSOC., INC. (AD: 10; MAP: E6)

5 Miles East of Centre Hall on Penns Cave Grounds, Route 192, Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-9855 • www.nittanyantique.org

Farm equipment, steam-powered machinery & flea market.

NITTANY KNIGHTS A CAPELLA CHORUS

2016 Chelsea Lane, State College, PA 16801 814 574-2501 • www.nittanyknights.org

A men’s a capella barbershop chorus. Quality, energetic fun!

NITTANY THEATRE AT THE BARN

300 Old Boalsburg Road, P.O. Box 556 Boalsburg, PA 16827 www.nittanytheatre.org

Happy Valley’s ONLY Summer Stock Theatre!

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VisitPennState.org NITTANY VALLEY SYMPHONY

270 Walker Drive, Suite 102 E, State College, PA 16801 814-231-8224 • www.nvs.org

The Centre Region’s only full-sized community orchestra. More than 40 years “in concert with the community.”

PALMER MUSEUM OF ART

(AD: 59; MAP: E5)

Curtin Road, Penn State University University Park, PA 16802 814-865-7672 • www.palmermuseum.psu.edu

Dramatic and exciting describe the Palmer Museum of Art.

PENN STATE CENTRE STAGE

TUSSEY MOUNTAIN ALL SEASONS (AD: 19; MAP: F5) 341 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-6810 • www.tusseymountain.com Ski, golf, batting cages, go-karts, concerts & more.

WINTER CRAFT MARKET, CENTRAL PA GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN Penn Stater Conference Center

814-238-9578 • wintercraftmarket.com

1st weekend in Dec. Juried local artists & craftsmen.

(AD: 59; MAP: E5)

121 Theatre Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-863-0493 • theatre.psu.edu

Some of the greatest entertainment in the Alleghenies.

PENNSYLVANIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

119 S. Fraser St., Ste. D, State College, PA 16801 814-234-8313 • www.centreorchestra.org

133 N. Allegheny St. P.O. Box 125 Bellefonte, PA 16823

Intimate Orchestra. Douglas Meyer, Director.

• Art exhibits

from around the world and around the corner

STATE COLLEGE CHORAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 675, State College, PA 16804 814 404-9223 • www.scchoralsociety.org

• Workshops

Dedicated to presenting quality choral repertoire to the local community.

for children & adults

STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY THEATRE, INC.

• Free artist

171 Technology Dr., Suite 800, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-234-7228 • www.scctonline.org

receptions and free art activity for kids the first Sunday of each month

Enriching & Entertaining, Over 50 Yrs of Community Theatre.

STATE THEATRE

130 W. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-272-0606 • thestatetheatre.org

Centre County’s newest community performing arts center.

TEMPEST PRODUCTIONS

(AD: 13; MAP: D5)

Bellefonte, PA 16823 866 248-5091 • www.tempestproductions.org

Professional Theatre & Educational workshops since 1996.

Permanent Underground Railroad Exhibit: A Journey to Freedom

An art installation commemorating the work of the Underground Railroad in the Bellefonte area.

Free Admission

Friday-Sunday 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

814-355-4280

www.bellefontemuseum.org

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Performances • Classes Workshops • Readings Family Friendly Activities

FIRST ANNUAL

JUNE 22-24 2018 CENTRAL PA THEATRE AND DANCE FEST

866.248.5091 centralpatheatrefest.com Tempest Productions receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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PHOTO: Barrel 21, State College

DINING & CATERING Bars / Bakeries / Restaurants / Fine Dining AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER AT THE HUMMINGBIRD ROOM (AD: 90; MAP: E7) 4188 Penns Valley Rd., Spring Mills, PA 16875 www.hummingbirdroom.com

Award-winning chef, weddings, caterings & private dinners.

AMERICAN ALE HOUSE & GRILL

(AD: 17, 48; MAP: E5)

821 Cricklewood Drive, State College, PA 16803 814-237-9701 • www.americanalehouse.net

Non-Smoking Bar/Piano Bar. “Where the Big Kids Play.”

AU BON PAIN CAFE

110 Kern Graduate Building The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 • 814-865-OTTO aubonpain.com/stores/penn-state-university

Made-to-order deli, soups, desserts & coffee favorites.

BABY’S BURGERS & SHAKES

131 S. Garner Street, State College, PA 16801 814-234-4776 • www.babysburgers.com

Experience a real 1950’s diner! We serve hearty portions of all your favorites!

BAR BLEU

114. S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801 814-237-0374 • dantesinc.com/locations/bar-bleu Sports Lounge & Liquor Bar.

BARRANQUERO CAFE

(AD: 50; MAP: E5)

324 E. Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-876-4001 • barranquerocafe.com

Authentic Colombian coffees, empanadas & more.

BARREL 21 DISTILLERY & DINING

2255 North Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-308-9522 • barrel21distillery.com

A menu celebrating our local resources culture & cuisine.

BENJAMIN’S DISTINCTIVE CATERING

119-1 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 814-466-6865 • www.benjaminscatering.com

Central PA’s ONLY Green Caterer providing zero waste events.

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BIG SPRING SPIRITS

(AD: 47; MAP: D5)

198 Match Factory Place, Bldg 10, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-353-4478 • www.bigspringspirits.com

BRADLEY’S CHEESESTEAKS & HOAGIES

119 South Pugh Street, State College, PA 16801 814-235-9800 • BradleysCheesesteaks.com

Authentic Cheesesteaks & Hoagies. Tailgate Packages. Pickup/ Delivery.

BROTHER’S PIZZA & PASTA

253 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 814-234-4200 www.brotherspizzaandpastastatecollege.com

Across from the Nittany Mall. Family owned since the 1960’s.

BROTHERS PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

239 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-9817 • www.brotherspizzacentrehall.com Family-owned since 1950’s.

BROWN DOG CATERING

18 N. 7th Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-883-5922 • www.wdbrowndogcatering.com High-quality approachable elegance.

CAFE LAURA

104A Mateer Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-7441 • www.cafelaura.psu.edu

On PSU campus. Flavorful cuisines in a relaxing, contemporary setting. Breakfast, lunch, and special event dinners.

CAFE LEMONT

921 Pike St., Suite 103, Lemont, PA 16851 814-321-4337 • www.cafelemont.net

Coffee house & cafe at the light in Lemont. Free parking.

CHAMPS SPORTS GRILL

(AD: 16, 48; MAP: E5)

1611 N Atherton St. -or- 139 S. Allen Street State College, PA 16803 814-234-7700 • champssportsgrill.net Large groups, sports teams & catering.


CHEN’S MONGOLIAN

1880 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-861-6666 • www.chensstatecollege.com

Create your own Mongolian BBQ and watch as it’s prepared.

D.P. DOUGH

401 E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-4747 • dpdough.com We make the Best Calzone & Stromboli.

DELI RESTAURANT

113 Heister Street, State College, PA 16801 814-237-5710 • www.thedelirestaurant.com

Lunch - Brunch - Dinner - Late Nite. Outdoor Cafe’ & Z-Bar.

DINING ROOM AT NITTANY LION INN (AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5) 200 W. Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-865-8590 • www.pshs.psu.edu

Superb classic American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Wood-fire Grill 200 Year Old Barn 12 Beers on Tap 814.234.4406 137 Elmwood St. • State College, PA 16801

www.happyvalleybeer.com

DOLCE VITA DESSERTS

2490 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801 814-470-6046 • www.dvdesserts.com

Custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cannoli, gifts & more.

DUCK DONUTS STATE COLLEGE

(AD: 50, 90; MAP: E5)

125 South Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801 570-594-4442 Warm, fresh, made-to-order donuts.

ELK CREEK CAFE & ALEWORKS

(AD: 15; MAP: D8)

100 West Main Street, Millheim, PA 16854 814-349-8850 • www.elkcreekcafe.net

Local bistro brew pub providing fresh cuisine, ales & music.

FASTA & RAVIOLI COMPANY

(AD: 18; MAP: E5)

129 South Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801 814-359-3344 • fasta-co.com

Locally made pasta, ravioli, and sauces- fast and fresh!

GARFIELDS

2901 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-231-1301 • www.garfields.net

Food, full bar, HDTV’s @ the Nittany mall, minutes from PSU.

GIGI’S SOUTHERN TABLE

Over 200 Bourbons Scotches and Whiskeys Big Jugs Little Balls 814.272.6831 107 E BEAVER AVE STATE COLLEGE PA 16801

WWW LOCALWHISKEY COM

(AD: 18; MAP: E5)

2080 Cato Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-861-3463 • www.gigisdining.com

Upscale metro feel, mid-price casual dining. 2 mi to downtown.

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DINING & HAPPY VALLEY BREWING CO.

(AD: 15, 49; MAP: E5)

137 Elmwood St.,State College, PA 16801 814-234-4406 • www.happyvalleybeer.com Finest beer paired with rustic cuisine.

HARRISON’S WINE GRILL & CATERING

1221 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-4422 • www.harrisonsmenu.com

Local favorite. Fresh, often local ingredients. Full bar.

HI-WAY PIZZA

1688 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 814-237-0375 1301 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-954-5240 www.hiwaypizza.com

A 43 Year State College Tradition! Plus Salads, Pasta & More.

HOAG’S CATERING / CELEBRATION HALL

2280 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801 814-238-0824 • hoagscatering.com

Catering, in-house banquet & meeting facility, Party rentals.

HOME D PIZZERIA/ROBIN HOOD BREWING CO. (AD: 24; MAP: E5)

1796 Zion Rd., Bellefonte (brew site) -or1820 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-237-7777 • www.homedeliverypizza.net

Casual, sports-oriented restaurant & brew pub. Varied menu.

INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR

340 E. College Avenue (Corner of E. College & Hiester) State College, PA 16801 814-237-5718 • www.dantesinc.com Contemporary Neapolitan brick oven experience.

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

128 South Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-954-7591 Fulton Center, 2009 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 • 814-954-4179 www.jerseymikes.com/8007/State-College-PA

Fresh sliced submarine style sandwiches & cheesesteaks.

KIMCHI KOREAN RESTAURANT

1100 North Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-237-2096 • www.kimchistatecollege.com

Authentic Korean Cuisine, near PSU, try something different!

LEGENDS PUB, PENN STATER

(AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5)

Pennsylvania State Research Park State College, PA 16803 814-863-5080 • www.pshs.psu.edu Relaxing lighter fare.

1611 N. Atherton Street

814.234.7700 139 S. Allen Street

814.238.1110

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LETTERMANS SPORTS GRILL

1031 E College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-6300 • www.lettermans.net

Sports grill. Large groups welcome. Parking, buses & close to stadium.

LIBERTY CRAFT HOUSE

346 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-954-4923 • www.libertycrafthouse.com Properly and skillfully prepared drinks & foodstuff.


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Sp o Bu Larg rts se e Te s W Gr am el oup s co s LOCAL WHISKEY (AD: 15; MAP: E5) m 107 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801e 814-272-6831 • www.localwhiskeybar.com Over 200 different whiskies featuring Irish,Scotch,& bourbon.

ORIGINAL WAFFLE SHOP

1610 W. College Ave, State College, PA 16801 814-235-1816 1229 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 814-238-7460• originalwaffleshop.com

Experience the ORIGINAL! A State College/Penn State breakfast/ lunch tradition since 1972.

OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY

2235 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-867-OTTO(6886) • www.ottospubandbrewery.com

Locally owned micro brewery/restaurant offering ales & lagers; smoke-free.

P.J. HARRIGAN’S, RAMADA CONFERENCE CENTER (AD: 1; MAP: E5)

1450 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-235-3009 • www.pjharrigans.com Full-service restaurant.

PANERA BREAD

148 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 • 814-867-8883 TJ Maxx Plaza, 1613 N Atherton St., • 814-237-0552 www.panerabread.com Offering fresh bakery products, sandwiches, salads, & soups.

PENN STATE HUB DINING

HUB/Robeson Center on Campus University Park, PA 16802 814-865-7623 • www.hubdining.psu.edu

Nine newly renovated shops featuring a variety of cuisines, on PSU campus.

PERKINS RESTAURANT

(AD: 80; MAP: E5)

525 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 814-237-0307 • www.perkinsrestaurant.com In-house bakery. Children’s/Senior’s menu.

PHYRST

(AD: 15, 49; MAP: E5)

111 E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-1406 • www.phyrst.com

Basement bar with a dedication to local music scene.

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE

(AD: 80; MAP: E5)

501 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 814-237-5823 (LUBE) • www.quakersteak.com The most DELICIOUS attraction you must visit.

SPATS CAFE & SPEAKEASY

142 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-7010 • www.spatscafe.com

1611 N. Atherton Street

Seafood, salads; lunch & dinner except Sunday.

814.234.7700

SWEET TOOTH BAKERY

120 Miller Alley, State College, PA 16801 814-238-8835 • www.sweettoothbakery.com

139 S. Allen Street

PSU logo sweets, baskets, balloon&bouquets. Delivery.

814.238.1110

TARRAGON, ATHERTON HOTEL (AD: 50; MAP: D5)

125 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-231-2100 • athertonhotel.net/dining-entertainment

www.champssportsgrill.net Casual elegance at affordable prices.

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DINING & CATERING PHOTO: Gigi’s Southern Table, State College

TAVERN RESTAURANT (THE)

220 E. College Ave., PO Box 10846 State College, PA 16805 814-238-6116 • www.thetavern.com

Voted best restaurant. Full bar service. Serving dinner daily.

THE FIELD BURGER & TAP

(AD: 64, 92; MAP: E5)

One Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803 814-234-8000 • www.toftrees.com/restaurant

This casual New Zealand-themed restaurant is the place for unique dining.

THE GARDENS RESTAURANT

(AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5)

215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803 814-863-5090 www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/psdine.asp

Superb continental cuisine with the freshest seafood and lavish buffets.

UNIVERSITY WINE COMPANY

Tasting Room at The Greek Restaurant 102 E Clinton Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-325-0070 • www.universitywineco.com

Visit our tasting room & wine bar inside The Greek Restaurant.

WEBSTER’S BOOKSTORE CAFE

(AD: 50; MAP: E5)

133 E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-272-1410 • www.webstersbooksandcafe.com

Fair-trade, organic coffees as well as quality local foods.

WHISKERS AT NITTANY LION INN (AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5) 200 W. Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-865-8580 • www.pennstatehotels.com

Casual dining featuring soups, salads, sandwiches and University ice cream. Full bar.

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Corner of Cricklewood Dr. and Toftrees Ave.

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814.861.3463 gigisdining.com


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PHOTO: Pharaoh’s Fury, Delgrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton

ATTRACTIONS Amusement Parks / Caves / Wineries / & More ARBORETUM AT PENN STATE

(AD: 24, 91; MAP: E5)

336 Forest Resources Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-9118 • www.arboretum.psu.edu Gardens open dawn until dusk. Free admission. Weddings.

BIG VALLEY AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 872, Belleville, PA 17004 717-250-3842 • www.visitbigvalley.com

(AD: 66)

Enjoy the Scenic Beauty, Amish Culture, and Specialty Shops.

CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND

18628 US Route 15, Allenwood, PA 17810 570-538-1869 • www.reptiland.com

A specialized zoo featuring snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles & frogs.

DELGROSSO’S PARK & LAGUNA SPLASH WATER PARK (AD: 1)

Off I-99/Exit 45, 4352 East Pleasant Valley Blvd. Tipton, PA 16684 814-684-3538 • www.delgrossos.com

Home of Family Fun & Famous Food! Details on website.

DISCOVERY SPACE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (AD: 20; MAP: E5)

1224 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 814-234-0200 • www.mydiscoveryspace.org

Science experiences which spark creativity and imagination.

GOOD INTENT CIDER

(AD: 40; MAP: D5)

167 S. Potter St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 717-778-8171 • www.goodintentcider.com

A family-owned cidery located in Pennsylvania apple country.

Explore. Learn. Discover. A hands-on science center for children ages 14 and under, providing engaging science experiences which spark creativity, curiosity and imagination.

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For more information about memberships and hours, visit MyDiscoverySpace.org.

814.234.0200


VisitPennState.org HAPPY VALLEY MINIGOLF

1890 South Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-880-2531 • www.happyvalleyminigolf.com

18 hole mini golf course on the outskirts of State College.

HAPPY VALLEY VINEYARD & WINERY

576 S. Foxpointe Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-308-8756 • www.thehappyvalleywinery.com Wine with varietal character. Tastings & events.

HERDIC (WILLIAMSPORT) TROLLEYS

810 Nichols Place, Williamsport, PA 17701 570-326-2500 • www.ridervt.com

Historic narrated trolley tours through Williamsport’s areas of interest, featuring Millionaire’s Row.

HIAWATHA PADDLEWHEELER

Susquehanna State Park, Reach Road exit off Rt. 220 Williamsport, PA 17701 800-248-9287 • www.ridehiawatha.com

Cruises available on the scenic Susquehanna River, May through October.

LINCOLN CAVERNS INC. & WHISPER ROCKS 7703 William Penn Highway U.S. Route 22, Huntingdon. PA 16652 814-643-0268 • www.lincolncaverns.com

Science, adventure & discovery are FUN! Educational programs, gift shop, campground, October Ghosts & Goblins Tours.

MOUNT NITTANY VINEYARD & WINERY (AD: 21; MAP: E6) 350 Houser Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-466-6373 • www.mtnittanywinery.com Wine tasting, retail sales & wine-related events.

• Large Gift Shop • Cave Café • Picnic Facilities • Gemstone Panning • Miners Maze • Group Tours Welcome

222 Penns Cave Rd, Centre Hall, Pa

814.364.1664

www.pennscave.com #SeeItByBoat

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ATTRACTIONS PENN’S CAVE & WILDLIFE PARK

(AD: 21; MAP: E6)

222 Penns Cave Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-1664 • www.pennscave.com

America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife park.

RHONEYMEADE

177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-571-2401 • rhoneymeade.org

1794 Rhone homestead, arboretum, gardens, sculptures & trails.

SEVEN MOUNTAINS WINE CELLARS

(AD: 23; MAP: E5)

324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875 814-364-1000 • www.sevenmountainswinecellars.com

Wide variety of wines. Guided tours. Barrel tasting in “the cave”.

SHADE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

(AD: 67)

16140 Route 104, Middleburg, PA 17842 570-837-3644 • www.shademountainwinery.com

SHAVER’S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 3400 Discovery Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 814-863-2000 • www.shaverscreek.org

(AD: 60)

12 miles south of State College off Rt. 26, in the Stone Valley Recreation area.

STATE COLLEGE SPIKES

(AD: 56; MAP: E5)

112 Medlar Field at Lubrano Park University Park, PA 16802 814-272-1711 • www.statecollegespikes.com

Class-A Minor League Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.

VAMOS! LION CHARIOT

Penn State and State College, PA 16801 814-404-2782 • www.vamoslion.com

Explore, tour & enjoy Happy Valley on eco-friendly pedicabs.

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1796 Zion Road-Bellefonte PA (814) 357-8399

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PHOTO: Memorial Day Weekend, Civil War Ball at Boal Mansion & Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS History/Traditions/Museums AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY

(AD: 47; MAP: D5)

100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1367 814-933-3803 • www.stamps.org

Stamp museum, library & historic post office. Tour M-F 1-4 pm.

BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD

(AD: 47; MAP: D5)

320 W. High Street, Train Station, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-1053 • www.bellefontetrain.org

Special excursions primarily during autumn & Christmas time.

BOALSBURG HERITAGE MUSEUM

304 E. Main Street, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-3035 • www.boalsburgheritagemuseum.org

Historical displays, house tours & contemporary exhibitions.

CENTRE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 1135, State College, PA 16804-1135 www.centrecountygenealogy.org

Central PA. Genealogists offer seminars & publications.

CENTRE FURNACE MANSION HISTORIC SITE (AD: 27, 93; MAP: E5)

1001 E. College Ave., State College PA 16801 814-234-4779 • www.centrehistory.org

1791 iron furnace. 1826 restored mansion. PSU founding site.

COLUMBUS CHAPEL & BOAL MANSION MUSEUM (AD: 19, 95; MAP: F5)

Connecting our agricultural past to the present day

163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg, PA 16827-0116 814-876-0129 • www.boalmuseum.com

16th Century Spanish Chapel at Boal Mansion. “Glorious!” BBC-TV .

EAGLE IRON WORKS AT CURTIN VILLAGE 251 Curtin Village Rd., Howard, PA 16841 814-355-1982 • www.curtinvillage.com

Restored Early Iron Industry site: mansion, furnace, village.

For programs and a schedule of events visit

agsci.psu.edu/pasto Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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PHOTO: Curtin Village Civil War Days by Kate Collins

EAGLES MERE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

Eagles Mere Avenue Rte #42, 104 Sullivan Ave. Eagles Mere, PA 17731 www.visithistoriceaglesmere.com

Restored historic town, museum/shops, lodging & pristine lake.

FORT ROBERDEAU HISTORIC SITE

(AD: 26)

Historic Sinking Valley, 383 Fort Roberdeau Road Altoona, PA 16601 814-946-0048 • www.fortroberdeau.org

Reconstructed 1778 “Lead Mine Fort”. Tours daily, 230-acre park.

HISTORIC BELLEFONTE INC.

(AD: 47; MAP: D5)

320 W. High Street, Train Station P.O. Box 14, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-2917 • www.visitbellefonte.com

Dedicated to revitalization and preservation of Bellefonte’s Victorian heritage.

MIFFLINBURG BUGGY MUSEUM

598 Green St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570-966-1355 • www.buggymuseum.org

Modern Visitor Center, only intact carriage factory, family home and showroom.

PASTO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

(AD: 26; MAP: F4)

2710 West Pine Grove Road, Gate K Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865 814-863-1383 • agsci.psu.edu/pasto

Rare tools and technology from early agriculture & rural life.

PENN STATE ALL-SPORTS MUSEUM

(AD: 58; MAP: E5)

1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-0044 • www.gopsusports.com/museum

Photographs, memorabilia, artifacts & trophies of PSU Sports.

PENNS VALLEY AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 244 W. Aaron Square, Aaronsburg, PA 16820 814-349-4811 • pennsvalleymuseum.org

Celebrating people & history of the Valleys of Penns & Brush.

PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM

(AD: 19; MAP: F5)

602 Boalsburg Pike, P.O. Box 160A Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-6263 • www.pamilmuseum.org

Discover the areas connection to modern military history.

PIPER AVIATION MUSEUM

(AD: 72)

One Piper Way, Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-748-8283 • www.pipermuseum.com

Visit the Centre Furnace Mansion

Join Us in Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Centre County

Mansion Tours & Exhibits Wed, Fri, Sun • 1– 4 pm 1001 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 (814) 234- 4779 centrehistory.org

One mile from the Visitor Center on the corner of Porter Road & College Avenue

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PHOTO: The Atherton Hotel, State College

LODGING Distance to PSU

Free Parking

Credit Cards

Social Gathering Space

Meeting/Event Facilities

Business Center

Fitness Center

Pets Permitted

Restaurant/Bar

Complimentary Breakfast

Free Wifi

Airport Shuttle Service

Handicap Accessible

Pool - Outdoor

Pool - Indoor

Smoke Free Rooms

Hotels, Motels & Inns

Number of Guestrooms

Hotels / Bed & Breakfasts / Campgrounds / RV Rentals

ATHERTON HOTEL (AD: 50; MAP: E5) 125 S. Atherton Street, State College PA 150 YES NO NO YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES NO 0.1 814-231-2100 • www.athertonhotel.net BEST WESTERN PLUS UNIVERSITY PARK INN & SUITES (AD: 29; MAP: E5) 115 Premiere Drive, State College, PA 814-234-8393 • www.nittanyhotel.com

79 YES YES NO YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 3

CARNEGIE INN & SPA (AD: 18; MAP: E5) 100 Cricklewood Dr., State College, PA 814-234-2424 www.carnegieinnandspa.com

20 YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 1.3

COMFORT SUITES (AD: 33; MAP: E5) 132 Village Drive, State College, PA 814-235-1900 • https://www.choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/state-college/ comfort-suites-hotels/pa276?source=lb

77 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 0.5

COUNTRY INN & SUITES (AD: 31; MAP: E5) 1357 E. College Ave., State College, PA 814-234-6000 • www.countryinns.com/ 113 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 1.5 state-college-hotel-pa-16801/pastate COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - STATE COLLEGE (AD: 31, 96; MAP: E5) 78 YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 2 1730 University Dr., State College, PA 814-238-1881 • www.marriott.com/scecy DAYS INN - PENN STATE (AD: IBC; MAP: E5) 240 S. Pugh St., State College, PA 814-238-8454http://www.lioncountrylodging.com/daysinn

186 YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 0.1

ECONO LODGE 3482 Benner Pike, Bellefonte, PA 814-355-5561 www.econolodge.com/hotel/PA601

47 NO NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES 5

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Distance to PSU

Free Parking

Credit Cards

Social Gathering Space

Meeting/Event Facilities

Business Center

Fitness Center

Pets Permitted

Restaurant/Bar

Complimentary Breakfast

Free Wifi

Airport Shuttle Service

Handicap Accessible

Pool - Outdoor

Pool - Indoor

Smoke Free Rooms

Hotels, Motels & Inns

Number of Guestrooms

LODGING FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES STATE COLLEGE (AD: 37; MAP: E5)

2215 North Atherton St., State College, PA • 814-238-3871 www.visitstatecollegenow.com

HAMPTON INN - ALTOONA 180 Charlotte Drive, Altoona, PA 814-941-3500 www.hamptoninnaltoona.com

83 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES YES YES 3

111 YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 45

HAMPTON INN - STATE COLLEGE (AD: 31; MAP: E5)

1101 E. College Ave., State College, PA 814-231-1590 www.statecollegepa.hamptoninn.com

119 YES NO YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 0.5

HAMPTON INN & SUITES AT WILLIAMSBURG SQUARE (AD: 37; MAP: E5) 1955 Waddle Road, State College, PA • 814-231-1899 www.visitstatecollegenow.com

71 YES NO YES YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 3

HARBOR INN (AD: 62; MAP: D2) 810 North Front St., Philipsburg, PA 814-342-0250

66 NO NO NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES 24

HILTON GARDEN INN (AD: IBC; MAP: E5) 1221 E. College Ave., State College, PA 814-272-1221 www.statecollege.hgi.com

103 YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 2

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AT WILLIAMSBURG SQUARE (AD: 37; MAP: E5) 1925 Waddle Road, State College, PA 814-867-1800 www.visitstatecollegenow.com

106 YES NO NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 3

HYATT PLACE STATE COLLEGE (AD: 56; MAP: E5)

219 West Beaver Ave., State College PA statecollege.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html • 814-862-9808

IMPERIAL MOTOR INN (AD: 35; MAP: E5) 118 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 814-237-7686

165 YES NO NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO 0.1

37 YES NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES 0.1

MARRIOTT SPRINGHILL SUITES (AD: 37; MAP: E5)

1935 Waddle Rd., State College, PA 814-867-1807 • www.photowebusa. com/springhill/statecollege/

72 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 3

MICROTEL INN & SUITES 1601 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA 814-946-1400 • www.wyndhamhotels. com/microtel

72 YES YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 43

NATURE INN AT BALD EAGLE Bald Eagle State Park 201 Warbler Way, Howard, PA 814-625-2879 www.natureinnatbaldeagle.com

16 YES NO NO YES NO YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES 25

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NITTANY BUDGET MOTEL (AD: IBC; MAP: E5) 2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA 814-238-0015 www.lioncountrylodging.com

Distance to PSU

Free Parking

Credit Cards

Social Gathering Space

Meeting/Event Facilities

Business Center

Fitness Center

Pets Permitted

Restaurant/Bar

Complimentary Breakfast

Free Wifi

Airport Shuttle Service

Handicap Accessible

Pool - Outdoor

Pool - Indoor

Smoke Free Rooms

Hotels, Motels & Inns

Number of Guestrooms

LODGING

23 YES NO NO YES NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO YES YES 2.6

NITTANY LION INN (AD: 60 , BC; MAP: E5) 200 W. Park Ave., State College, PA 223 YES NO NO YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 814-865-8500 www.pennstatehotels.com PENN STATER CONFERENCE CENTER HOTEL (AD: 60 , BC; MAP: E5)

215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 814-863-5000 www.pennstatehotels.com

300 YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 1.5

QUALITY INN (AD: IBC; MAP: E5) 1274 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 97 YES NO NO YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 1 814-234-1600 www.lioncountrylodging.com/qualityinn QUALITY INN - MILESBURG 971 N. Eagle Valley Rd. (Exit 158), Milesburg, PA • 814-355-7521 www.choicehotels.com/pa660

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RAMADA CONFERENCE & GOLF HOTEL (AD: 96, IFC; MAP: E5)

1450 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 814-238-3001 • www.ramadasc.com

284 YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 2

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT - STATE COLLEGE (AD: 31, 96; MAP: E5) 1555 University Drive, State College, PA 814-235-6960 www.residenceinnstatecollege.com

81 YES YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES 1.5

RODEWAY INN 1040 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 814-238-6783 www.rodewayinn.com/hotel/pa201

30 YES NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES

SLEEP INN (AD: 33; MAP: E5) 111 Village Drive, State College, PA 814-235-1020 www.choicehotels.com/pa421

100 YES NO NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES NO NO YES YES 1

STEVENS MOTEL 1275 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 814-238-2438 www.thestevensmotel.com

18 YES NO NO NO NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES 1

SUPER 8 - STATE COLLEGE INN (AD: IBC; MAP: E5)

1663 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 814-237-8005 www.lioncountrylodging.com/super8

141 NO NO NO YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 2

TOFTREES GOLF RESORT (AD: 64, 92; MAP: E5) One Country Club Lane, State College, PA 102 YES NO NO YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 814-234-8000 • www.toftrees.com WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 909 Chestnut Ave., Altoona, PA 814-515-2233 www.wingateinns.com/hotel/48749

82 YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 40

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132 Village Drive State College, PA 16803 (814) 235-1900 Fax (814) 234-5530

www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/pa276

77 ALL SUITES HOTEL -

FREE Breakfast Buffet w/Waffle Station FREE HBO & Expanded Cable Indoor Pool & Hot Tub Complimentary Airport Shuttle Refrigerators, Microwaves & Safes

www.choicehotels.com/hotel/pa421

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FREE Local & Long Distance FREE WI-FI Access Meeting & Fitness Facilities Pet Friendly Hotel 100% Non-Smoking

111 Village Drive State College, PA 16803 (814) 235-1020 Fax (814) 235-1388

“DESIGN TO DREAM” GUESTROOMS -

FREE Breakfast Buffet w/Waffle Station FREE HBO & Expanded Cable Fitness Facilities Refrigerators, Microwaves & Safes

- FREE Local & Long Distance - FREE WI-FI Access - Complimentary Airport Shuttle 100% Non-Smoking

Located On Property

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Distance to PSU (miles)

Free Parking

Smoke Free Facilities

Smoke Free Rooms

Credit Cards

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Air Conditioning

Free Wifi

Jacuzzi/HotTub

TV Cable

Handicap Accessible

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Number of Guestrooms

LODGING AIKENS CABINS AT BEAR MEADOWS (AD: 35, 65; MAP: E5) 10 YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES 6 400 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA 814-466-9299 • www.aikenscabins.com BEAR MOUNTAIN LODGE (AD: 35, 65; MAP: E5) 8010 U.S. Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 570-724-2428 • www.bearmountainbb.com

10 NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES 89

BEAR’S PAW LODGE 7465 Camp Peters Drive, Huntingdon, PA 814-466-7539 • www.bearspawlodge.com

6 NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES 35

BLACK MOSHANNON LODGE (AD: 62; MAP: E5) 5662 Black Moshannon Rd., Philipsburg, PA 2 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 20 814-592-8859 • www.blackmoshannonlodge.com DELANEY HOUSE 248 Custred Lane., Port Matilda, PA 814-360-8308 • www.thedelaneyhouse.com

5 YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES 7

GATEWAY LODGE 14870 Rt. 36, Cooksburg, PA 814-744-8017 • www.gatewaylodge.com

27 YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES 112

GODSPEED EVENT CENTER & LODGING 7897 South Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, PA 814-554-0024 • www.godspeedhostel.com

15 YES NO NO YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES 10

GUESTHOUSE AT LONGMEADOW 21 Longmeadow Ln., Loganton, PA • 570-725-2603 4 NO NO NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES 32 www.theguesthouseatlongmeadow.com HOMEWATERS CLUB

5531 Riverside Dr., Spruce Creek, PA 814-686-6214 • www.homewatersclub.com

INGLEBY LODGE 275 Ingleby Road, Woodward, PA 814-360-5145 www.inglebylodge.com

20 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES 22 3 NO YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES 25

MOORE MOUNTAIN VIEW FARM 5 YES YES NO YES NO YES NO NO NO NO YES 12 251 S. Mountain Road, Port Matilda, PA 215-362-0788 • www.mooremountainviewfarm.com PURPLE GATE GUESTHOUSE 2453 Tyrone St., Tyrone, PA 814-684-7806 • www.purplegateguesthouse.com

2 NO YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES 25

STATECATIONS see our website for locations, Centre County, PA 800-262-2655 • www.statecations.com

ONLINE RESERVATION SITE

THE MARTHA FURNACE HOUSE 6982 South Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, PA 814-231-2100 EXT. 160 www.themarthafurnacehouse.com

6 NO YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES 7.84

WOODWARD CAVE GUESTHOUSE (AD: 67; MAP: D5) 120 Quarry Rd., Woodward, PA • 717-569-4554 www.woodwardcave.com/guesthouse.html

4 NO YES NO NO NO YES NO YES NO NO YES 29

YELLOW HOUSE (THE) 116 Pine Hall Crt, State College, PA • 814-571-5887 2 NO YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES 2 www.statecollege.com/clients/yellowhouse/#img

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ImperialSTATE Motor Inn COLLEGE Half Block from the Penn State Campus Full-Service Restaurants Nearby Complimentary Coffee Free Wireless 100% Non-Smoking 34-Channel Cable TV with Free HBO

Business Rt. 322 118 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-237-7686 www.imperialmotorinn.com

Toll-Free 800-782-0716 Email: imi118@verizon.net

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Distance to PSU (miles)

Free Parking

Airport Shuttle Service

Smoke Free Facilities

Smoke Free Rooms

Credit Cards

Private Bath

Jacuzzi/HotTub

Family Friendly

Pets Permitted

Full Breakfast

Free Wifi

Handicap Accessible

Bed & Breakfasts

Number of Guestrooms

LODGING 131 MAIN STREET (AD: 35, 65; MAP: E5) 131 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA • 570-724-2428 www.131mainstreet.com

2 NO YES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO YES 89

BED & BREAKFAST AT ROCK GARDEN 176 Brush Valley Rd. , Boalsburg, PA 814-466- 6100 www.therockgardenbandb.com

5 YES YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO YES 5

CANDLE CABIN BED & BREAKFAST Tower Ln., Purdue Mtn, Bellefonte, PA 814-404-6317 • www.candlecabinbandb.com

2 NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES 12

EARLYSTOWN MANOR BED & BREAKFAST Earlystown Rd., Route 45, Centre Hall PA 814-466-6481 • www.earlystownmanor.com

7 YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES NO YES 8

GAGE MANSION BED & BREAKFAST (THE) 317 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 814-599-2803 • www.gagemansion.com

7 NO YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO YES 30

HARMONY FORGE INN & EVENT CENTRE (AD: 47; MAP: D5)

312 Harmony Forge Road West, Bellefonte, PA 814-280-6021 • www.harmonyforgeinn.com

4 NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES 11

HIDDEN RIDGE B&B 1624 W. Gateburg Rd. , Warriors Mark, PA 814-692-7858 • www.hiddenridgebnb.com

2 YES YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES 12

HUBLERSBURG INN & RESTAURANT 449 Hublersburg Rd., Howard, PA 814-383-2616 • www.hublersburginn.com

6 YES YES YES NO YES NO NO YES YES YES NO YES 20

HUDSON HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST South Nixon Road, State College, PA 814-238-2500 • www.hudsonhousebnb.com

3 NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES 5

INN AT SOLVANG Standing Stone Road, Huntingdon, PA 814-643-3035 • www.solvang.com

5 YES YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES NO YES 25

LEAD HORSE BED & BREAKFAST Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 814-422-8783 • wwwleadhorseinn.com

3 NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES 14

LIMESTONE INN BED & BREAKFAST 490 Meckley Road, State College, PA 814-280-6433 • www.limstoneinn.com

5 NO YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES NO NO YES 4

OUR FAIR LADY (AD: 47; MAP: D5) 313 E. Linn St., Bellefonte, PA 814-355-1117 • www.ourfairladybnb.com

4 NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES 9

QUEEN, A VICTORIAN B&B (THE) (AD: 47; MAP: D5) 176 Linn St., Bellefonte, PA 814-355-7946 • www.thequeenbnb.com

5 NO YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES 10

REYNOLDS MANSION (AD: 47; MAP: D5) 101 W. Linn St., Bellefonte, PA 814-355-8407 • www.reynoldsmansion.com

8 YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 9

RIFFLES & RUNS B&B 217 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA 814-353-8109 • www.rifflesandruns.com

2 NO YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES YES YES 10

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Distance to PSU (miles)

Free Parking

Airport Shuttle Service

Smoke Free Facilities

Smoke Free Rooms

Credit Cards

Private Bath

Jacuzzi/HotTub

Family Friendly

Pets Permitted

Full Breakfast

Free Wifi

Handicap Accessible

Bed & Breakfasts

Number of Guestrooms

LODGING SPRINGFIELD HOUSE 126 E. Main St., Boalsburg, PA 814-466-6290 • www.springfieldhouse.com

5 NO YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES NO YES 4

THREE PORCHES BED & BREAKFAST 161 E. Main Street, Millheim, PA 814-349-7275 www.threeporches.com

3 NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO YES YES NO YES 30

WETLANDS BED & BREAKFAST 104 Neff Rd., Howard, PA • 814-355-9850 www.wetlandsbedandbreakfast.com

3 NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES 17

PHOTO: Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park

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Starting Rate

Showers

Store

Credit Cards

Organized Activities

Cable TV

Pets Permitted

Free Wifi

Hookups

Handicap Accessible

Season

Rental Units

Number of RV Sites

Campgrounds

Number of Tent Sites

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BALD EAGLE STATE PARK 149 Main Park Road, Howard 814-625-2775 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks

35 132 6

BELLEFONTE/STATE COLLEGE KOA CAMPGROUND 2481 Jacksonville Rd., Bellefonte 814-355-7912 www.bellefontekoa.com

15 100 18 APR 10 - NOV 18 YES E,S,W YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 30 17

APR 7 - DEC 14

YES D,E,S,W NO YES NO YES YES YES YES 15 28

BLACK MOSHANNON STATE PARK APR. - DEC. 75 69 22 MOD. CABINS YEAR YES D,E,S,W NO YES NO YES YES YES YES 19 25 4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg ROUND 814-342-5960 • www.dcnr.state.pa.us CENTRE COUNTY GRANGE FAIR/GRANGE PARK (AD: 67; MAP: E6) 1K 1.5K 0 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA 814-364-9212 • www.grangefair.net GRAM & PAP’S FORT BELLEFONTE CAMPGROUND (AD: 35; MAP: D5) 2023 Jacksonville Rd., Rt. 26, Bellefonte • 814-355-9820 www.gramandpapsftbellefonte.com

MAR - NOV

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YES D,E,S,W YES YES NO NO YES NO YES 30 13

LAST PSU 50 82 9

YES D,E,S,W YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 25 12

HEMLOCK ACRES CAMPGROUND 128 Hemlock Drive, Coburn 814-349-5955 www.hemlockacrescampground.com

10 90 7

APR - DEC

YES D,E,W NO YES NO YES NO YES YES 20 22

KEARNS CAMPGROUND 137 Kearns Rd., Spring Mills, PA 814-364-1339 www.kearnscampground.com

10 40 1

APR - DEC

YES D,E,W YES YES NO NO NO NO YES 24 15

FOOTBALL GAME

SEVEN MOUNTAINS CAMPGROUND 101 Seven Mountains Campground Rd., 10 65 20 OPEN ALL YEAR YES D,E,S,W YES YES NO NO YES NO YES 25 17 Spring Mills • 814-364-1910 www.sevenmountainscampground.com WATERSIDE CAMPGROUND & RV PARK 475 Locust Rd., Lewistown 717-248-3974 www.watersidecampground.com

10 223 5 OPEN ALL YEAR YES D,E,S,W YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 47 36

WOODWARD CAVE & CAMPGROUND (AD: 67; MAP: D5)

148 Woodward Cave Dr., Rte 45, Woodward • 814-349-9800 www.woodwardcave.com

50 25 3

APR - OCT

YES D,E,W NO NO YES YES YES YES YES 19 35

PHOTO: Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park

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SHOPPING

PHOTO: The Gallery Shop, Lemont

Boutiques / Stores / Malls Antiques, Gifts & Furnishings A BASKET FULL

DESIGNER’S STUDIO

107 Designers Drive, Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-9220 • www.designerstudio.com

(AD: 19; MAP: F5)

121 E. Main Street, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-7788 • www.basket-full.com

Gift shop, customized gift bags & Vera Bradley handbags.

Interior design, unique gifts, fabulous furniture& lighting.

GALLERY SHOP

200 W. Plum Street, P.O. Box 27, Aaronsburg, PA 16820 814-349-5982 • www.aaronsburgpottery.com Fine stoneware, jewelry, weaving, wood/iron work, & more.

Original work representing more than 50 Central PA artists.

HOME REFLECTIONS

236 E. Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-234-1620 • www.homereflections.us

APPLE HILL ANTIQUES

105 Gerald Street, State College, PA 16801 814-238-2980

Distinctive Antiques and Fine Art in a Gallery Setting.

Largest Vera Bradley Retailer in area! Jewelry, PSU gifts & more!

I-99 ANTIQUES

1222 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686 814-684-5088

CAPPERELLA FURNITURE

660 Pleasant View Blvd., Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-4857 • www.capperella.com

Home furnishings, bedding, flooring & interior design.

(AD: 77; MAP: E5)

824 Pike St., PO Box 973, Lemont, PA 16851 814-867-0442 • www.gallery-shop.com

AARONSBURG POTTERY

A unique gallery featuring quality antiques & collectibles.

KITCHEN KABOODLE

CONKLIN’S CORNER ANTIQUE & GIFT BARN (AD: 62; MAP: D2)

670 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-342-0650 • www.conklinscornerbarn.com

104 W. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-8052 • www.kitchenkaboodlepa.com

Best kitchen equipment and tabletop. In business since 1983.

Antiques, gifts and furnishings. Huge country gift shop, antique co-op, coins & currency.

Good Intentions Start Here. Stop by our Bellefonte tasting room for a flight or glass of the best cider in Happy Valley! Bottles & growlers available: Perfect for tailgates and holiday parties. goodintentcider.com | 167 South Potter St., Bellefonte Open: Thursday 3-9 pm | Friday 3-10 pm | Saturday 12-10 pm | Sunday 12-6 pm

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VisitPennState.org MOYER JEWELERS

100 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-237-7942 • www.moyerjewelers.com Retail jeweler.

PLAZA CENTRE ANTIQUE GALLERY

(AD: 47; MAP: D5)

124-130 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-357-4870

Antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, arts and crafts, retail and gift shops in two restored theatres. 30,000 square feet.

RILEY ON MAIN

101 E. Main St., Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-9200 • www.rileyonmain.com

A fabulous, eclectic furniture and home accessories boutique

TAIT FARM HARVEST SHOP & GREENHOUSE 179 Tait Road, Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-466-2386 • www.taitfarmfoods.com

50+ Tait Farm Foods products, local foods and artisan works.

Apparel & Accessories APPALACHIAN OUTDOORS

123 South Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-234-3000 • www.appoutdoors.com

Sports and outerwear, footwear, camping, snow sports & ski shop.

JEZEBEL’S BOUTIQUE

355 Colonnade Blvd., Suite A, State College, PA 16803 814-272-7967 • www.jezebelslingerie.com Bra Fitting, Sleepwear, Shapewear, Daywear.

WOOLRICH STORE (THE)

(AD: 41)

Route 150 & Park Avenue, 39 Boardman Drive Woolrich, PA 17779 570-769-7401 •www.woolrich.com Famous quality Woolrich products.

Books & Bookstores CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM & BOOKSTORE (AD: 42; MAP: E5)

617 E. Hamilton Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-234-2194 • www.CSRRBooks.com

Bibles, Spiritual Books and Magazines, Children’s Books.

STUDENT BOOK STORE

330 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-7616 • www.thestudentbookstore.com

PSU clothes and souvenirs. Penn State Text and Trade books.

Florist & Garden Centers FOX HILL GARDENS NURSERY & DISPLAY GARDENS 1035 Fox Hill Rd., State College, PA 16803 814-237-9087

Garden center/nursery specializing in native & shade plants (perennials, trees, shrubs); landscaping division.

THE BARN AT LEMONT

201 Elmwood St. Lower Level, State College, PA 16801 814-954-4667 • www.lemontbarn.com

Premier source for organic gardening & hydroponic supplies.

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SHOPPING WOODRING’S FLORAL GARDENS

145 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 814-238-0566 • www.woodringsfloral.com

Fresh flowers, silks, fruit baskets &wedding flowers.

Grocers, Convenience Stores & Pharmacies SAM’S CLUB

381 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 814-235-9404 •www.samsclub.com

Sam’s Club stocks the name brands people prefer at low warehouse prices.

WEGMANS

(AD: 43; MAP: E5)

345 Colonnade Boulevard, State College, PA 16803 814-278-9000 • www.wegmans.com A passion for food and a commitment to excellence.

PSU Apparel & Souvenirs FAMILY CLOTHESLINE (AD: 51; MAP: E5)

352 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-1946 • www.pennstateclothes.com The source for all PSU and Nike needs.

KOZEES SPORTS EMPORIUM

(AD: 42; MAP: E5)

2901 E. College Ave. Suite 513, State College, PA 16801 814-238-0800 • kozeessports.com

PSU, Steeler, Penguin, Eagle,and Pirate apparel & accessories.

LIONS PRIDE

112 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-234-2153 • www.lions-pride.com Complete line of PSU sportswear.

STUDENT BOOK STORE

330 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-7616 • www.thestudentbookstore.com

PSU clothes and souvenirs. Penn State Text and Trade books.

Shopping Centers & Associations DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (AD: 50-51; MAP: E5)

127 S. Fraser St., State College, PA 16801 814-238-7004 • www.downtownstatecollege.com Welcome to Downtown State College - the place to be!

NITTANY MALL

(AD: 43; MAP: E5)

2901 E. College Ave., Rts. 26 & 150, State College, PA 16801 814-238-8037 • www.shopnittanymall.com

Bon Ton, Dunham’s Sports, Macy’s / over 70 specialty shops.

PLAZA CENTRE ANTIQUE GALLERY

124-130 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-357-4870

Antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, arts and crafts, retail and gift shops in two restored theatres 30,000 sqare feet.

Specialty Shops CORVETTE AMERICA

(AD: 66; MAP: E5)

100 Classic Car Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084 800-458-3475 • www.CorvetteAmerica.com

Corvette interiors, parts, wheels & accessories - all years!

REFLECTIONS

244 E. Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-234-1688 • www.reflections-pa.com

PA wines from Oakspring & Evergreen Valley Vineyards.

THE BRANCH AND THE VINE

(AD: 50; MAP: E5)

246 E. Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-238-6457 https://the-branch-the-vine.mycloveronline.com

Tap room offering a variety of goods. Samples every day!

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VisitPennState.org Sporting Goods & Hobbies APPALACHIAN OUTDOORS

123 South Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-234-3000 • www.appoutdoors.com

Sports/outerwear ,footwear, camping, snowsports, ski shop.

BICYCLE SHOP, INC. (THE)

441 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-9422 • www.thebicycleshopinc.com Retail bike sales, bike repairs & bike rentals.

STITCH YOUR ART OUT

235 E. Pine Grove Rd., Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868 814-238-4151 • www.stitchyourartout.com

Quilting, knitting & crocheting - unique fabrics & yarns.

TUSSEY MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS

308 W. Linn St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-5690 • www.tusseymountainoutfitters.com

Canoes, kayaks, sales, rentals, trips, instruction, repairs, demos; Call for events and kayak class info.

Wineries & Farm Markets GOOD INTENT CIDER

(AD: 40; MAP: D5)

167 S. Potter St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 717- 778-8171 • www.goodintentcider.com

A family-owned cidery located in Pennsylvania apple country.

HAPPY VALLEY VINEYARD & WINERY

576 S. Foxpointe Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-308-8756 • www.thehappyvalleywinery.com Wine with varietal character -tastings & events.

MOUNT NITTANY VINEYARD & WINERY (AD: 21; MAP: E6) 350 Houser Rd., Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-466-6373 • www.mtnittanywinery.com Wine tasting, retail sales & wine-related events.

SEVEN MOUNTAINS WINE CELLARS

(AD: 23; MAP: E5)

324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875 814-364-1000 • www.sevenmountainswinecellars.com

Wide variety of wines. Guided tours. Barrel tasting in “the cave”.

SHADE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

(AD: 67)

16140 Route 104, Middleburg, PA 17842 570-837-3644 • www.shademountainwinery.com

The tasting room is located in a restored 19th century bank barn overlooking 50 acres of vineyard.

TAIT FARM HARVEST SHOP & GREENHOUSE 179 Tait Road, Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-466-2386 • www.taitfarmfoods.com

50+ Tait Farm Foods products, local foods and artisan works.

WAY FRUIT FARM

2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, PA 16870 814-692-5211 • www.wayfruitfarm.com Family owned and operated fruit farm.

Dinner’s not just delicious, it’s done.

Wegmans makes busy weeknight dinners easy. Just choose a chef-made Family Pack entrée, two veggie bowls, and dinner’s ready for your family!

Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast

Roasted Vegetables Veggie Bowl

+

Garlicky Greens Veggie Bowl

(814) 278-9000 • wegmans.com

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WINE & CAFE ON THE PARK 325 West High Street wineryonthepark@gmail.com 814-355-2658

BONFATTO’S Food, Family and Fun! 205 Park Place • 814-353-3330 www.bonfattos.com

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PLAZA CENTRE ANTIQUES & THE RITZ GIFT MALL 124-130 West High Street 814-357-4870

BIG SPRING SPIRITS 198 Match Factory Place 814-353-4478 www.bigspringspirits.com

B ed & Breakfasts ❦ OF•BELLEFONTE

REMARKABLES 103 South Allegheny Street 814-303-2511 www.reMarkables4me.com

CONFER’S JEWELERS 100 North Allegheny Street www.confersjewelers.com 814-355-8836

HARMONY FORGE B&B 312 Harmony Forge Road West www.harmonyforgeinn.com 814-280-6021

BELLEFONTE WOK 111 South Allegheny Street www.bellefontewok.com 814-353-8888

THE QUEEN B&B 176 E. Linn Street thequeenbnb.com 888-355-7999

JABEBO, LLC 224 W. High Street Bellefonte PA 16823 814-353-1022 jabebo@comcast.net

THE GREAT MISH MOSH “A unique collection of everything” 128 South Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA • 814-321-2538 www.greatmishmosh.com

PLUMB’S DRUG STORE & GIFT SHOP 105 North Allegheny Street Bellefonte PA 16823 Gift Shop: 814-355-9404 Pharmacy: 814-355-3225

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MCCAFFERTY HOUSE B&B 441 North Spring St. 814-355-9458 www.mccaffertyhousebnb.com

OUR FAIR LADY B&B 313 E. Linn Street www.ourfairladybnb.com 814-355-1117

REYNOLDS MANSION B&B 101 W. Linn Street www.reynoldsmansion.com 814-353-8407


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• Garden Club, April - August Daffodil Drive Ongoing Community Children’s Garden

Celebrating A Timeless Heritage

814-355-2917

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Historic Cruise, June Arts & Crafts Fair, August Fall Festival, October Victorian Christmas, December Hometown Hero Streetlight Banner Program, Fall 2019

“To expand, foster and promote the Spirit of Bellefonte” Sunday Afternoons at the Library Concerts at the Centre County Library

Summer Sounds from the Gazebo Concerts in Talleyrand Park

Old House Fair, April Workshops & Presentations on historic building preservation

www.bellefonteARTS.org

BELLEFONTE’S VISITOR CENTER 320 West High Street www.BellefonteChamber.org 814-355-2917

AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY 100 Match Factory Place www.stamps.org 814-933-3803

Victorian Christmas Arts & Crafts Show Jointly presented with Victorian Christmas, Inc.

FAITHCENTRE Boutique and Thrift Store, Supporting the Food Bank, Pet Food Bank and Community Center 110 West High Street 814-355-0880 • www.faithcentre.info

BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY “See our website for excursion info.”

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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS® JULY 12-15, 2018 CHILDREN AND YOUTH DAY JULY 11

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arts-festival.com • firstnightstatecollege.com

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PHOTO: Beaver Stadium, Penn State

Nestled within central Pennsylvania is Penn State University, one of the leading public universities in the country. The university is renowned for its program and leadership, and vibrant relationship with the city bordering it. While visiting the college town, make sure to explore all of the opportunities the community has to offer. Enjoy the seasonal colors on display at the Arboretum’s Botanic Gardens, or attend an athletic event at the Bryce Jordan Center, Beaver Stadium, Pegula Ice Arena, Medlar Field, or Rec Hall. While on campus, also check the latest exhibit or workshop at the Palmer Museum, or performance at Eisenhower Auditorium. For those wanting a wedding filled with university history and tradition, visit the Eisenhower Chapel. A preliminary planner is below to help guide your visit to our area.

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POWERED by PRIDE M E MB ER SHI P M AT T ERS

It’s not just an expression, it’s reality. Membership drives the Penn State Alumni Association. As a member, you make it possible for us to support current and future students, alumni, friends, and the University. And your pride strengthens the Penn State community—now and into the future.

JOIN the PRIDE today! alumni.psu.edu/membership

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PHOTO: Penn State’s Old Main

ROAR Penn State / Sports / Campus Highlights AG PROGRESS DAYS (AD: 60; MAP: E5)

Rt. 45, Larson Agricultural Research Center 2710 West Pine Grove Road Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865 814-865-2081 • apd.psu.edu

Ag exhibitors, new technology, education & family fun!

ARBORETUM AT PENN STATE

(AD: 24, 91; MAP: E5)

336 Forest Resources Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-9118 • www.arboretum.psu.edu Gardens open dawn until dusk. Free admission. Weddings.

AU BON PAIN CAFE

110 Kern Graduate Building The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 • 814-865-OTTO aubonpain.com/stores/penn-state-university

Made-to-order deli, hearty soups, grilled specialties, desserts, & coffee favorites.

BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

Penn State University, 127 Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA 16802 814-863-5500 • www.bjc.psu.edu

16,000-seat arena Conferences/entertainment & sports events.

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CAFE LAURA

104A Mateer Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-7441 • www.cafelaura.psu.edu

On PSU campus. Flavorful cuisines in a relaxing, contemporary setting. Breakfast, lunch & special event dinners.

CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS (PSU)

(AD: 58; MAP: E5)

101 Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park, PA 16802 814-863-0255 • www.cpa.psu.edu

World-class symphonies, ballet & Broadway shows, Jazz, drama, dance.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL & ETHNICAL DEVELOPMENT (AD: 82; MAP: E5)

University Park Campus, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-6549 studentaffairs.psu.edu/spiritual/weddings Services of all sizes, traditions, and faiths.

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARK AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 801 Donald H. Ford Bldg., University Park, PA 16802 814-865-1851 • www.hhdev.psu.edu/rptm

Travel-related studies on marketing, economic, social, cultural impact issues.


VisitPennState.org DINING ROOM AT NITTANY LION INN (AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5)

200 W. Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-865-8590 • www.pshs.psu.edu

Superb classic American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

HUB-ROBESON ART GALLERIES

(AD: 58; MAP: E5)

241 HUB-Robeson Center, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-2563 studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries Contemporary visual art exhibits inclusive of all cultures.

LEGENDS PUB, PENN STATER

(AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5)

Pennsylvania State Research Park State College, PA 16803 814-863-5080 • www.pshs.psu.edu Relaxing lighter fare.

MUSIC AT PENN’S WOODS

(AD: 59; MAP: E5)

Penn State School of Music, 233 Music Building I University Park, PA 16802 music.psu.edu/mpw

350 annual concerts plus a professional orchestra each June.

PALMER MUSEUM OF ART

(AD: 59; MAP: E5)

Curtin Road, Penn State University University Park, PA 16802 814-865-7672 • www.palmermuseum.psu.edu

Dramatic and exciting describe the Palmer Museum of Art.

PASTO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

(AD: 26; MAP: F4)

2710 West Pine Grove Road, Gate K Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865 814-863-1383 • agsci.psu.edu/pasto

Rare tools & technology from early agriculture & rural life.

PEGULA ICE ARENA

(AD: 55; MAP: E5)

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics 156 Pegula Ice Arena, University Park, PA 16802 www.gopsusports.com/pegula-ice-arena/

Home of Penn State Hockey and community skating programs.

PENN STATE ALL-SPORTS MUSEUM

(AD: 58; MAP: E5)

1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-0044 • www.gopsusports.com/museum

Photographs, memorabilia, artifacts & trophies of PSU Sports

PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

(AD: 53; MAP: E5)

Hintz Alumni Center, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-6516 • www.alumni.psu.edu

PENN STATE CENTRE STAGE

(AD: 59; MAP: E5)

121 Theatre Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-863-0493 • theatre.psu.edu

Some of the greatest entertainment in the Alleghenies.

PENN STATE GOLF COURSES

(AD: 58, 94; MAP: E5)

1523 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-865-4653 • www.pennstategolfcourses.com For tee times: 814-865-1833.

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ROAR PENN STATE HUB DINING

HUB/Robeson Center on Campus, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-7623 • www.hubdining.psu.edu

Nine newly renovated shops featuring a variety of cuisines, on PSU campus.

PENN STATE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (AD: 59; MAP: E5)

243 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-863-1030 • www.psu.edu

Committed to a mission of teaching, research and public service.

PENN STATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (AD: 57, 61; MAP: E5)

1 Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802 www.transportation.psu.edu Parking, Transit, Biking programs for PSU & Visitors.

PENN STATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFF. 201 Shields Building, University Park PA 16802 814-865-5471 •admissions.psu.edu

PSU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office handles visitation programs for prospective students and parents.

SHAVER’S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (AD: 60) 3400 Discovery Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 814-863-2000 • www.shaverscreek.org

12 miles south of State College off Rt. 26, in the Stone Valley Recreation area.

THE GARDENS RESTAURANT

(AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5)

215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803 814-863-5090 • www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/psdine.asp

Superb continental cuisine with the freshest seafood and lavish buffets.

VILLAGE AT PENN STATE: UNIVERSITY-BASED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (UBRC) 260 Lion’s Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 814-238-1949 •www.villageatpennstate.com

Vision Behind the Dream. Continuing care retirement community/planned residential development.

WHISKERS AT NITTANY LION INN

(AD: 60, BC; MAP: E5)

200 W. Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-865-8580 • www.pennstatehotels.com

Casual dining featuring soups, salads, sandwiches and University ice cream. Full bar.

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CAMPUS INFORMATION The Pennsylvania State University, one of the largest universities in the country and a member of the Big Ten Conference, was founded in 1855. The University Park Campus today covers over 5,000 acres and provides more than 40,000 students with about 160 baccalaureate and 150 graduate programs.

SPORTS & RECREATION PENN STATE GOLF COURSES

Blue and White Courses • 1523 W. College Ave. 814-865-GOLF (4653) (Golf Shop & Reservations) www.pennstategolfcourses.com Two championship golf courses with something for everyone. The Blue Course, Par 72, measures 7,172 yards. The White Course, Par 72 measures 6,344 yards. Practice facility includes spacious range, practice bunker, putting greens and instruction by appointment from PGA professionals. The Walker Clubhouse houses a rustic, award winning “Top 100” golf shop, food and beverage service and meeting space. Call eight days in advance for individual starting times. For groups of 9 or more, call the events coordinator in advance at 814-865-GOLF (4653). Golf packages are available through The Nittany Lion Inn.

PENN STATE ALL-SPORTS MUSEUM

Beaver Stadium, Curtin Road • 814-865-0044 www.GoPSUsports.com/museum The Penn State All-Sports Museum is truly grand. The two-story, 10,000 sq. ft. museum is a tribute to the Nittany Lions’ winning spirit. Filled with the sights, the sounds and the feel of every Penn State sport, there is something for every PSU fan. The museum is living and is ever-changing, created to showcase triumphant year after triumphant year. Regular Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm. Sunday 12pm-4pm. Closed Monday. Special football weekend hours.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

814-863-0255 • cpa.psu.edu Penn State’s Center for the Performing Arts brings the best of the performing arts to central Pennsylvania annually, including music, dance, theatre, youth, and family programs. From cool jazz to world-renowned orchestras, ballet to modern dance, classical theatre to Broadway blockbusters, there’s something for everyone. For a free schedule of events phone the Arts Ticket Center at 814-863-0255 or 1-800-ARTS-TIX. Visit the Center online at cpa.psu. edu. Group discounts available.

HUB-ROBESON GALLERIES

HUB-Robeson Center • 814-865-2563 www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries Gallery hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Friday through Sunday, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays. The galleries are closed during university breaks. Summer hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The HUB-Robeson Galleries are comprised of two formal galleries, an open exhibit space and five display cases in the HUBRobeson Center in the heart of Penn State’s University Park Campus. The programs of the Galleries are dedicated to the inclusiveness of all national and international cultures, artists, and art forms. Exhibits change each semester so visit often to avoid missing exciting artwork!

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VisitPennState.org PALMER MUSEUM OF ART

Curtin Road • 814-865-7672 • www.palmermuseum.psu.edu Distinctive and exciting are words that describe the Palmer Museum of Art. The most prominent visual art facility on Penn State’s University Park campus, the museum presents selections from its permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and ceramics from the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. An adjacent garden is enhanced by large-scale sculpture. The museum also maintains a schedule of special exhibitions, featuring works of art from other museums and public and private collections, throughout the year. Lectures, films, gallery talks, and musical performances are regularly scheduled. Free group tours can also be arranged. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and some holidays. Free admission.

PENN STATE CENTRE STAGE

Pavilion • Playhouse • Penn State Downtown Theatre Center 814-863-0255 • www.theatre.psu.edu Penn State’s professional theatre training program. See tomorrow’s stars today! For tickets and information, call 814-863-0255 or 800-ARTS-TIX. www.theatre.psu.edu.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MUSIC AT PENN'S WOODS

Esber Recital Hall Music Building • 814-865-0431 • music.psu.edu/events With over 350 concerts and recitals each year, the School of Music provides a wide variety of excellent events offered at no charge or for a small admission fee. Music at Penn’s Woods is a unique summer music festival in late June. Showcasing the talents of outstanding community musicians and Penn State faculty, alumni, and students, the festival presents superior musical performances of the great works from the chamber music and orchestral repertories.

TRADITIONS LAND-GRANT FRESCOES

Pollock Road/Old Main In the lobby of the University’s main administration building are the famous frescoes painted by artist Henry Varnum Poor between 1940 and 1949. The frescoes depict the founding and early history of Penn State, the Commonwealth’s land-grant university. Hours: MondayFriday, 8am-5pm.

NITTANY LION SHRINE

Near Recreation Building (Rec Hall) This landmark was created by Heinz Warneke from a 13-ton block of Indiana limestone. The Nittany Lion, Penn State’s mascot since 1904, was officially recognized when the statue was presented as a gift to the University by the Class of 1940. The shrine was renovated with a gift from the Class of 2012.

iHEAR PENN STATE

Campus cell phone tour • 814-308-5020 For anyone curious about some of the most popular landmarks on the University Park campus, information is only a phone call away. A self-guided tour, iHear Penn State gives listeners interesting information about more than a dozen locations, from Beaver Stadium to Old Main to the Hintz Family Alumni Center. Watch for the markers designating iHear sites as you stroll across campus.

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CAMPUS INFORMATION AGRICULTURE & NATURE AG PROGRESS DAYS August 14-16, 2018

2710 W. Pine Grove Road, PA Furnace, PA 16865 • 814-865-2081 • http://agsci.psu.edu/apd

Bring your family and discover a new world of science and technology at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. You’ll be intrigued by the latest research, marvel at new and antique farm equipment, enjoy wildlife and horse demonstrations, take in our scenic green gardens, and delight in entertaining and educational features for young and old alike. Join the tens of thousands who visit Ag Progress Days each year to see the more than 450 commercial exhibits and take part in tours, demonstrations, displays, and events. Parking and admission are free. Tues, 9am-5pm, Wed, 9am-8pm, Thurs, 9am-4pm.

SHAVER'S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

3400 Discovery Road, Petersburg, PA 16669 814-863-2000 • www.shaverscreek.org Inspiring discovery since 1976! We are... Penn State’s nature center. Nestled in the heart of Penn State’s 7,000-acre Stone Valley Forest, our programs and Penn State classes reach thousands of people every year. We will reopen in 2018 with a renovated Visitor Center, new classroom building, and the familiar trails and Raptor Center you’ve enjoyed for years! Visit our traveling naturalists and animals at events like the Central PA Festival of the Arts, 4thFest, and the Farm Show in Harrisburg. Hike or ski a trail — they’ll always be open and accessible from Stone Valley Recreation Area. Join us for morning bird walks and other programs — check the website for details. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for daily posts about the natural world, and share your snapshots using #shaverscreek!

HOSPITALITY THE PENN STATER HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

Innovation Park, 215 Innovation Blvd. , State College, PA, 16803 800-233-7505, 814-863-5000 • www.thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu Our 300 graciously appointed guest rooms and spacious suites offer luxury and comfort with a focus on service. This modern hotel includes a fitness room, indoor lap pool, and 58,000 sq ft of meeting/ function space. Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in style and comfort at The Gardens-a bright, cheerful restaurant with contemporary style. Our chefs add modern flair to classic recipes. Enjoy the full Penn State experience at Legends, a casual pub, featuring a full bar, lunch and dinner. Our complimentary shuttle service provides transportation around the State College area. As a Stash Hotel Rewards partner, you can earn guest points with every stay. While you’re our guest, we’ll go the extra mile to make you feel comfortable.

THE NITTANY LION INN

On Campus • 200 West Park Ave. State College, PA 16803 800-233-7505, 814-865-8500 • www.nittanylioninn.psu.edu Built in 1931 and situated near the heart of campus, we offer a convenient base to take advantage of the cultural and recreational activities Penn State and State College have to offer. Filled with classic touches, well-appointed accommodations, fitness room, and easy walking distance to downtown shopping and entertainment, it is easy to see why we have been dubbed “Penn State’s Living Room”. Complimentary shuttle service offers a great way to adventure around the area, and when you are done our two restaurants, The Dining Room and Whiskers, are a great place for dinner or a night-cap. With a focus on fresh sustainable, local ingredients we pride ourselves on offering classics like our famous Lobster Bisque alongside new Vegan favorites. As a Stash Hotels Rewards partner, you can earn guest points with every stay. Our AAA 4-Diamond status promises an experience like no other in State College.

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VisitPennState.org TRANSPORTATION PENN STATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

1 Eisenhower Parking Deck - 814-865-1436 www.transportation.psu.edu Transportation Services provides a variety of transportation programs and services to make it easy to get to and around campus. Hourly visitor parking is available at the East, HUB and Nittany parking decks, as well as at many other campus parking areas via our multi-space pay stations. No-fare, ADA-accessible transit across campus is provided via CATA’s four Loop and Link services, and by the University’s two Campus Shuttles routes – Campus Shuttle via College Avenue and Campus Shuttle via Pollock Road. For those who enjoy more active transportation, University Park was named a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists in 2016, and offers more than 800 racks for bike parking, multiple bicycle repair stations, and the popular Zagster bike share program. Faculty and staff can rent vehicles for University business through Fleet Operations, while personal travel vehicles are also available through Enterprise CarShare. Students, faculty and staff can also arrange to share rides together via the Zimride online ride-matching platform.

PARKING ON CAMPUS

Hourly visitor parking is available at the East, HUB and Nittany parking decks, and at select other lots that include multi-space pay stations or meters. Many campus parking areas are available at no charge on weekends, except where signs indicate restrictions. Visitors should always check the signage posted at the entrance of each lot for information on reserved hours. All student parking areas are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as are specifically-reserved spaces such as ADA and service/ delivery, unless otherwise noted on the signage posted at those spaces. Parking permits and parking assistance are available Monday through Friday at all parking information kiosks, the Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center, and the Parking Office at 1 Eisenhower Parking Deck.

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Charming Historic Downtown offers restaurants, antiques, and the historic Rowland Theatre! • 20 minutes from State College • 9 miles from Black Moshannon State Park at the intersection of routes 322, 53, 350, and 504 Follow Philipsburg Main Street on Facebook

Call or write us for a brochure: mainst@philipsburgpa.org

814-577-3954

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PHOTO: Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic, Rothrock State Forest

Centre County is bursting with beauty in any given season. Step into an ocean of greens in the spring, a carpet of gold, orange, and apple red leaves in the autumn, or a beautifully frosted countryside, in the winter. There are numerous ways to travel across the area and savor its beauty, such as land (foot, car, bicycle, and even chariot!) water (kayak, canoe, and other vessels,) and air (glider, plane, and hot air balloon.)

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PHOTO: Tussey Mountain All Seasons, Boalsburg

EXPLORE Adventure / Recreation / Fishing APPALACHIAN OUTDOORS

123 South Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-234-3000 • www.appoutdoors.com

Sports/outerwear ,footwear, camping, snowsports & ski shop.

BALD EAGLE STATE PARK

149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA • 814-625-2775 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks

PA Rt. 150, Boating, swimming, fishing & more. Fun for the whole family!

BASE TACTICS OUTDOOR BATTLEFIELD

1100 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 570-884-8575 • www.basetactics.com

THE team-based tactical outdoor battlefield experience!

BLACK MOSHANNON STATE PARK

4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg, PA 814-342-5960 • www.dcnr.state.pa.us

PA Rt. 504, Boating, fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, X-skiing, mountain biking, ice sports.

BICYCLE SHOP, INC. (THE)

441 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-9422 • www.thebicycleshopinc.com Bicycle sales, repairs & rentals.

CENTRE REGION PARKS & RECREATION (AD: 65; MAP: E5)

2643 Gateway Dr.#1, State College, PA 16801 814-231-3071 • www.crpr.org

CRPR - Where everyone plays!” Parks, Pools, Programs & Fun!

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CYCLE CENTRE COUNTY

800 E. Park, State College, PA 16803 814-231-1400 • www.visitpennstate.org

Cycle the Alleghenies for on-road and adventurous off-road self guided tours. JUST BIKE IT!!!

EAST COAST HEALTH & FITNESS

250 West Hamilton Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-234-9400 • www.eastcoastfit.com Fitness- strength, personal, group, cardio & more!

ESCAPE ROOM INC.

(AD: 65; MAP: E5)

210 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-862-9784 • www.EscapeRoomInc.com

A 60 minute locked room interactive, immersive puzzle game.

MOUNT NITTANY CONSERVANCY

(AD: 65; MAP: E5)

P.O. Box 334, State College, PA 16804 814-237-0400 • www.mtnittany.org

Dedicated to the preservation of Mt. Nittany.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB

(AD: 96, IFC; MAP: F5)

310 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-7231 • www.mtviewcountryclub.com

18 Hole public golf course with newly renovated clubhouse.

NITTANY VALLEY RUNNING CLUB

Calder Square, P.O. Box 10348, State College, PA 16805 www.nvrun.com

Non-profit running club welcoming members of all ages and abilities who like to participate in running events including track & field and walking.


PEGULA ICE ARENA

(AD: 55; MAP: E5)

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics 156 Pegula Ice Arena, University Park, PA 16802 www.gopsusports.com/pegula-ice-arena/

Home of Penn State Hockey and community skating programs.

PENN STATE GOLF COURSES

(AD: 58,94; MAP: E5)

1523 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-865-4653 • www.pennstategolfcourses.com For tee times: 814-865-1833.

RIDGE SOARING GLIDERPORT

(AD: 65; MAP: E4)

3523 S. Eagle Valley Road, Julian, PA 16844 814-355-2483 • www.eglider.org

Glider rides & instruction $120.00 and up.Federally licensed.

SHAVER’S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (AD: 60) 3400 Discovery Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 814-863-2000 • www.shaverscreek.org

12 miles south of State College off Rt. 26, in the Stone Valley Recreation area.

SKY’S THE LIMIT BALLOONING, INC.

P.O. Box 605, Lemont, PA 16851 814-234-5986 • www.paballoonrides.com

Centre County’s only balloon company, specializing in rides, advertising & instruction.

TUSSEY MOUNTAIN ALL SEASONS

(AD: 19; MAP: F5)

341 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-6810 • www.tusseymountain.com

Ski, golf, batting cages, go-karts, zipline, concerts & more

TUSSEY MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS

308 W. Linn St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-5690 • www.tusseymountainoutfitters.com

Canoes, kayaks, sales, rentals, trips, instruction, repairs & demos. Call for events and kayak class info.

WILDFIRE RANCH SPIRITUAL RETREAT 332 Harter Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875 814-422-0534 • www.wildfireranch.org

Guided horseback trailrides & overnight lodging in log home.

YMCA OF CENTRE COUNTY

125 West High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-237-7717 • www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org

Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibilities.

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Nittany

Preserve our landmark. Join today.

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BIG VALLEY Beckons You! The area commonly known as ‘Big Valley’ or ‘Kishacoquillas Valley’ runs from the Milroy/Reedsville area along route 655 through Belleville and Allensville. Big Valley is known for the scenic beauty of its vast farmlands and mountains, as well as its traditional Amish culture. The area is home to antique shops, country stores, quilt shops, carriage rides, wineries, custom furniture stores, cafes/restaurants, bakeries, B&B’s, and other specialty shops. Come see for yourself what all the Valley has to offer!

Parts, Interiors & Accessories! Visit Our Showroom in Reedsville!

www.CorvetteAmerica.com

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What brings you to Centre County? Our network of businesses, organizations, churches, and other partners, are available to help guide your experiences in central Pennsylvania, whether it is for a business obligation or relocation. From temporary lodging to picturesque homes, they will extend the warmth of community, so that you feel welcomed, as if you were a lifetime resident.

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PHOTO: Centre County Courthouse

Hometown Businesses / Services Associations & Organizations AARONSBURG CIVIC CLUB, INC.

(AD: 67; MAP: D8)

319 W. Aaron Square, Aaronsburg, PA 16820 814-380-4599 • www.aaronsburgcc.org

Historic Aaronsburg - site of annual Dutch Fall Festival.

AAUW - STATE COLLEGE BRANCH

176 Technology Drive, Suite 400, Boalsburg, PA 16804 814-466-6041 • www.aauwstatecollege.org

Accepting donations Jun–Mar for our May 12-15 2018 booksale.

BELLEFONTE INTERVALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (AD: 48; MAP: D5)

320 W. High St., Train Station, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-2917 • www.bellefontechamber.org

Working to improve the community’s economic, civic, recreational and educational climate.

BOALSBURG VILLAGE CONSERVANCY Main Street, Boalsburg, PA 16827 boalsburgvillageconservancy.org

Preserving the history of Boalsburg and Harris Township.

CENTRE LGBTQA SUPPORT NETWORK

162 Limerock Terrace, State College, PA 16801 814-238-1764 • www.centreLGBTQA.org

LGBTQA Education and Activities in the Centre Region.

CHAMBER OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OF CENTRE COUNTY (AD: 70; MAP: E5) 131 S. Fraser St., State College, PA 16801 814-234-1829 • www.cbicc.org

Representing businesses throughout Centre County.

CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY

2555 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-237-0400 • www.clearwaterconservancy.org

Nonprofit central PA natural resource conservation org.

HISTORIC BELLEFONTE INC.

(AD: 48; MAP: D5)

320 W. High Street, Train Station P.O. Box 14, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-2917 • www.visitbellefonte.com

Dedicated to revitalization and preservation of Bellefonte’s Victorian heritage.

LEMONT VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

(AD: 77; MAP: E5)

133 Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont, PA 16851 814-238-1288 • www.lemontvillage.org

History matters in Lemont! Events aimed to encourage learning.

MIFFLINBURG HERITAGE REVITALIZATION ASSOCIATION 300 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570-966-1666 • www.mifflinburgpa.com

Experience the 19th century charm of Mifflinburg: specialty shops, museums, historic homes & events.

MOSHANNON VALLEY ECON. DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 200 Shady Lane Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-342-2260 • www.mvedp.org

Nonprofit organization to stimulate economic development. C

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www.cbicc.org

131 S. Fraser St., Suite 1 • State College, PA 16801

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PHILIPSBURG REVITALIZATION CORPORATION/ MAIN STREET (AD: 62, MAP: D2) 203 N. Front St., Box 4, Philipsburg PA 16866 814-577-3954

Downtown Revitalization, Heritage Tourism, Community Events & Business Development


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MORE Banks

PSECU

AMERISERV FINANCIAL BANK

1857 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-235-6809 • www.ameriserv.com

The products and services of a large bank with the personal service of a community bank.

DRSSM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

120 Regent Court, Suite 200, State College, PA 16801 814-231-8914 • www.fa.ml.com/DRSS_Group Financial Services Provider.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PA

117 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-231-4541 • www.fnb-online.com

Full-service, not-for-profit institution; providing convenient electronic delivery services at no or low-cost.

Churches CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL & ETHNICAL DEVELOPMENT (AD: 82; MAP: E5)

University Park Campus, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-6549 studentaffairs.psu.edu/spiritual/weddings Services of all sizes, traditions & faiths.

MAC/PLUS Offices throughout Centre County.

JERSEY SHORE STATE BANK

2050 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-235-1710 • www.jssb.com

ATM locations in State College, Zion, Spring Mills & Centre Hall.

NESTLERODE & LOY, INC.

430 W. Irvin Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-6249 • www.nestlerodeandloy.com An independent investment advisory firm.

PENN STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

(AD: 68)

1500 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-234-8484 • www.psecu.com

(AD: 73; MAP: E5)

123 Amberleigh Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-865-7728 • www.pennstatefederal.com

KEYSTONE CHURCH & MINISTRIES, INC State College, PA 16803 814-234-3231 • www.keychurch.net

Love God, Love People, Make a Difference.

PARK FOREST VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College, PA 16803-1403 814-238-2657 • www.pfvumc.org We offer a message of faith, hope & love for all ages.

ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

250 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-2163 • www.stpaulsc.org

Traditional & “blended” Sunday worship, excellent ministries.

Offices offering savings & loan products.

Communications & Media ALTOONA MIRROR

301 Cayuga Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 814-946-7411 • www.altoonamirror.com Call for all your advertising & website needs.

BARASH MEDIA/TOWN&GOWN MAGAZINE

403 S. Allen St., Ste. 200, State College, PA 16801 814-238-5051 • www.townandgown.com

Publishers of Town&Gown, sports annuals, custom publications.

CENTRAL PA NEWSPAPERS: SENTINEL

352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044-0000 717-248-6741 • www.lewistownsentinel.com

Advertising opportunities in Lewistown Sentinel, Altoona Mirror, Lock Haven Express & Williamsport Sun Gazette.

CENTRE DAILY TIMES

3400 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-5000 • www.centredaily.com Serving Central PA, home delivery.

HAPPYVALLEY.COM

2160 Sandy Drive, Suite D, State College, PA 16803 814-867-6700 • www.happyvalley.com

State College PA hotels and information about Happy Valley in St. College, home of Penn State University.

SEVEN MOUNTAINS MEDIA

160 W. Clearview Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-238-5085 • www.3wz.com

Contemporary hits, news, sports & weather on 95.3 FM.

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VisitPennState.org SLEEPLESS MEDIA

2601 41st Ave., Ste B, Soquel, CA 95073 831-427-1968 • www.sleeplessmedia.com

Custom website design/development Co. w/over 10 years exp.

STATE COLLEGE MAGAZINE

1001 University Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-867-2222 • www.statecollegemagazine.com/

Education APPLOS TECHNOLOGIES

432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Ste. #4, State College, PA 16801 814-861-6606 • www.applos.com Technology for Demystifying the People Side of Business.

Region’s premiere full color, full size monthly magazine.

VERTICAL RAIL CREATIVE

9057C Soquel Dr. Suite B, Aptos, CA 95003 831-684-1500 • www.verticalrail.com

Specializing: Hospitality/Tourism,SEO,& Social Media Marketing.

WTAJ-TV

5000 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 814-942-1010 • www.wearecentralpa.com

WTAJ. WTAJ is the area’s leader in news, and home to Stormtracker Weather.

Designers IMPRESSIONS

2330 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 600, State College, PA 16801 814-234-1378 • www.2impress.net Full service exhibit design house & corp. image development.

PASSMORE DESIGN

122 Limestone Dr., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 814-353-8853 Graphic design services.

Excellent Scholars Great Citizens Empowering young scholars to develop strong academic and leadership skills through a curriculum of Catholic virtue. Call now for 2017-18 enrollment

814.238.1592 | www.olvcatholicschool.org

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MORE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARK AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 801 Donald H. Ford Bldg., University Park, PA 16802 814-865-1851 • www.hhdev.psu.edu/rptm

Travel-related studies on marketing, economic, social & cultural impact issues.

NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1221 W. Whitehall Rd., State College, PA 16801 814-234-5652 • www.nittanychristian.com

A Biblically-based school where kids “Love to Learn, Learn to Love.”

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (AD: 73; MAP: E5)

800 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801 814-238-1592 • ourladyofvictory.com

Private Catholic preschool, elementary and middle school. Grades preschool through 8.

PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

(AD: 53; MAP: E5)

Hintz Alumni Center, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-6516 • www.alumni.psu.edu

PENN STATE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

243 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-863-1030 •www.psu.edu

Committed to a mission of teaching, research and public service.

PENN STATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802 814-865-5471 • admissions.psu.edu

PSU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office handles visitation programs for prospective students and parents.

PSEA - PENNSYLVANIA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 400 Shiloh Road, State College, PA 16801 814-238-1201 • https://www.psea.org/

Our mission is to advance quality public education for all students while fostering the dignity and worth of members through collective action.

SCHLOW CENTRE REGION LIBRARY

211 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-237-6236 • www.schlowlibrary.org

Free Internet, Wi-Fi and resources in the heart of downtown.

SOUTH HILLS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY 480 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-234-7755 • www.southhills.edu

Offering state-of-the-art, career-focused educational programs.

STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL

1900 University Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-237-8386 • www.statecollegefriendsschool.org K-8 grade independent school for families of all faiths.

WILDLIFE FOR EVERYONE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

341 Science Park Road, Suite 103 State College, PA 16803-2287 814-238-8138 • www.wildlifeforeveryone.org

63,000+ acres for public use education and research.

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Employment PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF CENTRE COUNTY 2595 Clyde Ave., Ste. 1, State College, PA 16801 814-237-8998 • www.piccc.org

Employment and career services for businesses and individuals in Central PA and throughout the I-99 Corridor.

Health & Human Services GEISINGER

Gray’s Woods, 132 Abigail Lane Port Matilda, PA 16870 814-272-7200 • www.geisinger.org

Primary/specialty care, lab & x-ray services in Central PA.

MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE

1613 N. Atherton St., Ste. B, State College, PA 16803 814-238-1066 • www.medexpress.com

MedExpress provides expert urgent care at your convenience.

MOUNT NITTANY HEALTH SYSTEM

1800 E. Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 814-231-7170 • www.mountnittany.org

Mount Nittany Medical Center & Mount Nittany Physician Group.

Printers & Signs COLONIAL PRESS LLC

500 Torrey Lane, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-3380 • www.colonialpress.net

All your printing and mailing needs under one roof!

JARU COPY SERVICES

1300 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 814-234-3705 • www.jaruinc.com

From small print to large -one stop for all your print needs.

LAUREL VALLEY GRAPHICS

1511 Monastery Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650 724-539-4545 • www.lvgraphics.net Great, quick printing & low pricing.

SPECTRUM PRINTING, INC

1160 Enterprise Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520-1604 717-569-3200 • www.spectrumprintpartner.com

Full Color Printing - Sheet fed, digital and variable data printing, mailing and fulfilment.

THEPRINTERS.COM

3500 E. College Avenue, Suite 1000, State College, PA 16801 814-238-8445 • www.theprinters.com

Full color - any size - any quantity- signs & banners too!

Promotional Items, Imprint & Embroidery NEW LOOK UNIFORM & EMBROIDERY, INC. 800 S. 20th St. & Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602 814-944-5515 • www.newlookuniforms.com

Custom imprintable sportswear & uniforms, corporate promotions & identity. “Your logo is our business.”


VisitPennState.org PROFORMA LLH PROMOS

P.O. Box 24, Warriors Mark, PA 16877 814-632-8588 • www.llhpromos.com Ad specialties & printing.

Real Estate & Apartment Rentals A.W. & SONS

309 E. Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-237-0363 • www.awandsons.com

Quality living at affordable prices in Downtown State College.

ASSOCIATED REALTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 456 E. Beaver Ave. State College, PA 16801 814-231-3333 • www.arpm.com

Serving the needs of students, Families, Professionals, property owners since 1978.

ATLAS REALTY MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

315 S. Allen St., Suite #123, State College, PA 16801 814-238-0741 • www.marionplace.com Commercial & Residential property management.

BROWER, MELISSA (REALTOR), KISSINGER BIGATEL & BROWER REALTORS 1612 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 814-880-1616 • melissa-brower.com

Happily serving buyers & sellers in Centre County since 1995.

COLDWELL BANKER UNIVERSITY REALTY 126 E. Foster Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-6543 • www.cbur.com

We specialize in residential, commercial & investment properties, farm & rural properties, hunting land & cabins. For detailed information on all listings in the area, visit us at www.cbur.com.

Enjoy a vibrant and engaged retirement lifestyle, with a complete fitness program in our Wellness Center, featuring strength training, zumba, water-walking, and more. Whether you enjoy the arts, attending lectures, gardening, volunteering, Foxdale or just relaxing, there’s something to keep everyone Village feeling good at Foxdale Village. Call 272-2146 today to find out more.

Quaker-Directed Continuing Care Retirement Community

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MORE G.N. ASSOCIATES REALTY

119 S Burrowes St., State College, PA 16801 814-238-1878 • www.gnassociates.com

Commercial Real Estate, shared Executive Office space in downtown State College.

KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY

740 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-272-3333 • www.kw.com

The industry’s most highly acclaimed model for doing business.

KISSINGER BIGATEL & BROWER REALTORS 2300 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-234-4000 • www.1kbb.com Serving Central PA since 1933.

424 Waupelani Drive, H-13, State College, PA 16801 814-238-2600 • www.lionsgateapts.com

A warm, comfortable community with a diverse mix of residents.

PARK FOREST ENTERPRISES, INC. REALTORS 1000 W. Aaron Drive, State College, PA 16803 814-238-3431 • www.rentpfe.com Apartment Rentals. Samuel Hawkbaker, Realtor.

PINEHURST HOMES

2090 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-237-4663 • www.pinehurstcustomhomes.net

Custom Home Builder with choices for you. Many Developments!

RE/MAX CENTRE REALTY

1375 Martin St., State College, PA 16803 814-231-8200 • www.statecollegehomesales.com

Uncompromising qualilty in the listing and selling of real estate.

RUPERT, SUSAN (REALTOR, ABR, CRS, E-PRO, SRES), KISSINGER BIGATEL & BROWER REALTORS (AD: 73; MAP: E5)

2300 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 statecollegeparealestate.com • 814-234-4000 ext 3213 (AD: 71; MAP: E5)

300 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-231-0871 • www.retreatstatecollege.com Award-winning student cottages close to campus.

Retirement Communities FOXDALE VILLAGE

305 Village Heights Drive, #323 State College, PA 16801 814-231-5507 • www.villageheightspa.com

Gated retirement condominium living in State College. Location, Ownership, Security, Amenities, Lifestyle Services.

Salons & Spas ANGLINA’S INVIGORATING HOUR

250 first Ave., Lemont Pa 16851 814-867-1453 • www.anglinasinvigoratinghour.com

Day spa services at an affordable rate. Hours by appointment.

DESIGNER’S DENN SALON & SPA

LIONS GATE APARTMENTS

THE RETREAT AT STATE COLLEGE

VILLAGE HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOC.

(AD: 75; MAP: E5)

500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-238-3322 • www.foxdalevillage.org

Continuing care, retirement community; residential assisted living, nursing care.

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE

1930 Cliffside Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-238-3193 • www.junipercommunities.com

A full spectrum of retirement living and healthcare services

VILLAGE AT PENN STATE: UNIVERSITY-BASED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (UBRC) 260 Lion’s Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 814-238-1949 • www.villageatpennstate.com

Vision Behind the Dream. Continuing care retirement community/planned residential development.

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212 Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-234-3366 • www.designersdenn.com Full service salon and spa.

SIMPLY HEALTH SALT SPA

(AD: 54; MAP: E5)

1760 S Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-954-7731 • www.simplyhealth-calm.com Spa. Alternative & Holistic Health Service.

Services & Agencies BAKER TILLY

1423 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803 814-238-8474 • www.bakertilly.com CPA firm, accountants and consultants.

CENTRE FOUNDATION

1377 Ridge Master Dr., State College, PA 16803 814-237-6229 • www.centre-foundation.org

Building endowments to meet the changing needs of Centre County.

HARTMAN GROUP (THE)

1051 Shiloh Rd., State College PA 16801 814-231-0100 • www.hartmangroup1.com

Commercial Risk Management, Estate Strategies, Wholesale Broker Support, Affinity Marketing, Consulting.

HOSPITALITY ASSET MGMT. CO.

240 S. Pugh Street, Ste. A, State College, PA 16801 814-234-2700 • www.hamco4.com

Professional Management Team developing & operating hotels.

KLINE AGENCY

111 East High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-355-3671 Insurance Agency, Independent Agent.

Sports Facilities BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

Penn State University, 127 Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA 16802 814-863-5500 • www.bjc.psu.edu

16,000-seat arena. Conferences/entertainment & sports events.

STATE COLLEGE SPIKES

(AD: 56; MAP: E5)

112 Medlar Field at Lubrano Park University Park, PA 16802 814-272-1711 • www.statecollegespikes.com

Class A Minor League Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.


VisitPennState.org Technology TOPP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

1110 Saginaw St., Scranton, PA 18505 800-982-4021 • www.toppcopy.com

A world class provider of technology & office automation.

Transportation, Travel & Tour AVIS RENT-A-CAR

University Park Airport, 2493 Fox Hill Road State College, PA 16803 814-234-AVIS • www.avis.com

2 locations - 1310 S. Atherton Street and at the University Park Airport.

CATA (CENTRE AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) 2081 W. Whitehall Rd., and 108 E. Beaver Ave. State College, PA 16801 814-238-CATA (2282) • www.catabus.com

Public transportation and transportation alternatives.

CENTRE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

2493 Fox Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 814-237-2011 • www.universityparkairport.com

CENTRE FOR TRAVEL, INC.

1600 University Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-238-4987 • www.centrefortravel.com For business and pleasure travel.

FULLINGTON TRAILWAYS BUS COMPANY

2101 Alexander Drive, State College, PA 16803 814-355-4900 • www.fullingtontours.com

Central PA’s premier motor coach Co. for all transport needs.

FULLINGTON VIP LIMOUSINE

2101 Alexander Drive, State College, PA 16803 800-435-6556 • www.fullingtontours.com

Schedule your luxury stretch limousine or SUV limousine.

NITTANY RV

(AD: 73; MAP: E8)

1420 Pine Creek Rd., Coburn, PA 16832 814-303-9303 • www.nittanyrv.com

PSU football RV’s. Parked & tailgate ready when you arrive.

UNIVERSITY PARK AIRPORT

(AD: 75; MAP: E5)

2535 Fox Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 814-865-5511 • www.universityparkairport.com

Offering major airlines & convenient, affordable connections.

University Park Airport passenger terminal.

Welcome to

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Your Central PA

BUCKET p Spend your FIRST NIGHT with a 5K, ice sculpting, a horse-drawn carriage ride and more. p Float through Penn’s Cave p Come to the birthplace of Memorial Day in Boalsburg p Be greeted by Mr. Dickens at Bellefonte’s Victorian Christmas p Play cow chip bingo at Philipsburg’s Heritage Days p Stroll through the beautiful gardens of The Arboretum p Get a brain freeze at Berkey Creamery p Discover EVERYTHING at Discovery Space of Central PA p Get the best view of the lake at Nature Inn at Bald Eagle p Learn about birds of prey at the Shaver’s Creek Raptor Center p Enjoy one of America’s best fireworks show at Central PA 4th Fest p Watch something incredible emerge from a 25 ton pile of sand at Arts Fest p Visit a small city of almost a thousand residential tents at Grange Fair p Support the fight against pediatric cancer at THON: the world’s largest student run philanthropy! p Hike the blazed Blue and White Trails of Mount Nittany p Check out the Wall of Fame at the Bryce Jordan Center after a show p Run in a race like the Hardcore Mudd Run or the Tussey Mountainback p Channel your inner photographer at the Nittany Lion Shrine 78 / www.visitpennstate.org


LIST PHOTO: Hudson House, State College

p Enjoy 7 Days of pure mountain biking bliss at Trans-Sylvania Epic p Cast a line in nationally acclaimed streams p Fill a basket full of produce at a local farmer’s market p Get your passport stamped on the Central PA Tasting Trail p Sample a variety of culinary delights during Happy Valley Culinary Week p Experience a ride with Vamos! Lion Chariot. p Be amazed by the talent at the Green Drake Gallery in Millheim – poetry, music and art! p Catch an intimate performance at the State Theatre p Watch pumpkins get launched hundreds of feet into the lake at Bald Eagle State Park p Take a balloon ride with The Sky’s the Limit for a bird’s eye view p Soar gracefully above Happy Valley in a glider plane from Ridge Soaring Gliderport p Get caught in a Beaver Stadium Whiteout, Hockey Valley’s Pegula Ice Arena or sit courtside cheering on your Nittany Lions from the Big Ten Conference p Gather with the true legends of the Blue and White at the All Sports Museum p Hear what nature sounds like at a Central PA campground p Go back in time when you visit the Christopher Columbus Family Chapel p Rock out as Happy Valley Music Fest takes over downtown State College p Step inside the butterfly tent at the Great Insect Fair p Learn about the best and newest in agriculture at Ag Progress Days Central Pennsylvania Visitors Guide \ 79


• REV UP! Many BIG Screen TV’s that always have your favorite sports! • RE-CHARGE! There is ALWAYS something happening at The Lube! Check out our All-You-CanEat Wing Night, Bike Nites, Family & Kids Nites and much more! • COOL OFF! We have two bars to choose from! • HUNGRY AND IN A HURRY! Call ahead and use our curbside pickup!

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PHOTOS: Maggi Sowko and Ryan DePaul married in The Arboretum at Penn State by Dyanna LaMora; Days Inn, State College; Above the Valley Special Event Center by Jana Scott; Woodrings Floral Gardens, State College

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HappyValleyWeddings.com PHOTO: Above the Valley, Centre Hall by Jana Scott Photography

Is Marriage on Your Horizon?

If so, we have to say first and foremost, congratulations! You are about to embark on an exciting journey to the point where two paths become intertwined. We are even more delighted that this crossing will be happening in our region. Now, with all of this excitement comes with its own forms of stress. After all, special days such as this have to be perfect, especially with the family and friends that you have invited. Fortunately, we are here to help inform the choices that you will be making on the trail. In the pages that follow are organizers that you can use to help finalize decisions on the major choices ahead. In addition, it will direct you to the network of specialists for every aspect of the wedding, from the venue to the supplier of that delicious cake. Take a deep breath and follow us on the pages ahead, as you start your journey.

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If

you have found the person who brings joy to your life, chances are you are planning on asking one of the ultimate questions in life. Those four words have the power to merge destinies and create a new, shared life, so, it is important that you select the best decisions, for the grand choices, as well as the small ones. Happy Valley is a treasure chest of resources for those arranging all of the ceremonies celebrating the life they will be sharing with their partner. One of the largest choices involves the smallest of objects: the ring. This ornament will become the symbol of your love to your significant other, so, you want to make sure you have the jewel that radiates the feeling and history. Fortunately, Happy Valley has a legion of jewelers who will help you select the best ring for the occasion, with their expertise and top of the line resources. You can browse existing catalogues like a wine cellar for the perfect vintage, or, you can meet with one of the experts, who will create a custom delight for you; regardless of which path you take, they will work with you every step of the process, making sure that every detail is covered. In addition to helping locate the right ring, they can help you the apparel for the wedding, with guiding the selection of ceremonial rings and other accessories.

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Now that you have selected a jeweler, the next step is larger in its scope, as

well as its importance: the time and venue for the wedding. One of the better approaches for the matter is to select a desired time period, and then consult potential venues for the availability. The time period could be a season or even a month; regardless of which time you select, Happy Valley is ripe with seasonally appropriate options to accentuate your event. Perhaps you love the apple reds and golds of autumn? If so, there are numerous sites that offer spectacular views of the seasonal hues, from converted barns to wineries, and everything in between. Or, if the ideal time lies on the warmer half of the year, there are many sites that can channel the magic of local undergraduate years, or sites that can complement the schedule of the families, such as hotels, and gardens. Along with natural beauty, there are numerous churches and worship centers that will offer a particular spirit to the events. Once you have decided on a period of time and have settled on a venue, then, you can work until you reach the magic day. While searching for venues, remember that all of these celebrated locations come with demand, so make sure to book in advance!

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Get Organized

Photo: Niitany Lion Inn Reception, University Park

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the date and location for your enchanted day selected, it is time to tailor the ceremony to select the theme or main idea behind the wedding. Whether it is the florists who can bring nature’s finest flowers to the event, or bridal stores that house the finest cuts in dresses and tuxedos, you can expect the same level of care and attention to detail that you found when selecting the ring. These specialists will help make every aspect of the day reach the full potential, in terms of quality, as well as practicality. Layer by layer, the events will become neatly arranged, like the delicious layers of the cake. Speaking of cakes, it is important to sample different types, to find the best flavor, so it will complement the ornate designs that will grace it. Fortunately, there are cake specialists who can top it off! To help guide your selections, there is an organizer below.

Colors/Theme

Reception: Number of Guests

Caterers/Cakes

Flowers/Decorations

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Wedding Dress/Tuxedo Rentals

Store Style Price

Store Style Price

Store Style Price

Caterers

Caterer Price Includes

Caterer Price Includes

Caterer Price Includes

Wedding Cake Experts

Vendor Type of Cake Price

Vendor Type of Cake Price

Vendor Type of Cake Price

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Name Type of Flower Price

Name Type of Flower Price

Name Type of Flower Price

Photographers/Videographer

Photographer Duration Price Includes

Photographer Duration Price Includes

Photographer Duration Price Includes

Disc Jockey/Band

Talent Name Type of Music Price

Talent Name Type of Music Price

Talent Name Type of Music Price

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with any massive project, long months of decision-making, and balancing have been invested. Now that the important day has arrived, enjoy the fruits of all of the hard work that you and others have planted. You have earned them, over the course of this long journey.

PHOTO: Above the Valley by Jana Scott Photography

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Bakeries

PHOTO: Mountain View Country Club, Boalsburg

DOLCE VITA DESSERTS

2490 Commercial Blvd, State College, PA 16801 814-470-6046 • www.dvdesserts.com

Custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cannoli, gifts & more.

DUCK DONUTS STATE COLLEGE

(AD: 50, 90; MAP: E5)

125 South Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801 570-594-4442 Warm, fresh, made-to-order donuts.

SWEET TOOTH BAKERY

120 Miller Alley, State College, PA 16801 814-238-8835 • www.sweettoothbakery.com

PSU logo sweets, baskets, balloon, bouquets. Delivery.

All you need is love...

and maybe a donut!

Catering AVAILABLE! 125 S. FRASER ST. | STATE COLLEGE, PA

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Caterers BENJAMIN’S DISTINCTIVE CATERING

119-1 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 814-466-6865 • www.benjaminscatering.com

Central PA’s ONLY Green Caterer providing zero waste events.

BROWN DOG CATERING

18 N. 7th Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-883-5922 • www.wdbrowndogcatering.com High-quality approachable elegance.


HappyValleyWeddings.com CHAMPS SPORTS GRILL

(AD: 16, 48; MAP: E5)

1611 N Atherton St. -or- 139 S. Allen Street State College, PA 16803 814-234-7700 • champssportsgrill.net Large groups, sports teams & catering.

HARRISON’S WINE GRILL & CATERING

1221 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-4422 • www.harrisonsmenu.com

Local favorite. Fresh, often local ingredients. Full bar.

HOAG’S CATERING / CELEBRATION HALL

2280 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801 814-238-0824 • hoagscatering.com

Catering, in-house banquet & meeting facility, party rentals

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

128 South Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-954-7591 https://www.jerseymikes.com/8007/State-College-PA Fresh sliced submarine style sandwiches & cheesesteaks.

PANERA BREAD

148 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 814-867-8883 • www.panerabread.com

Offering fresh bakery products, sandwiches, salads, & soups.

WEBSTER’S BOOKSTORE CAFE

Churches CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL & ETHNICAL DEVELOPMENT (AD: 82; MAP: E5)

University Park Campus, University Park PA 16802 814-865-6549 studentaffairs.psu.edu/spiritual/weddings Services of all sizes, traditions, & faiths.

PARK FOREST VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College, PA 16803-1403 814-238-2657 • www.pfvumc.org We offer a message of faith, hope & love for all ages.

ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

250 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-2163 • www.stpaulsc.org

Traditional & “blended” Sunday worship, excellent ministries.

Florists WOODRING’S FLORAL GARDENS

145 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 814-238-0566 • www.woodringsfloral.com

Fresh flowers, silks, fruit baskets, wedding flowers.

(AD: 50; MAP: E5)

133 E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-272-1410 • www.webstersbooksandcafe.com Fair-trade, organic coffees as well as quality local foods

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PHOTO: Rolling Rails Lodge, Port Matilda by Daniel James Photography

Gifts & Favors A BASKET FULL

(AD: 19; MAP: F5)

121 E. Main Street, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-7788 • www.basket-full.com

Gift shop & customized gift baskets. Vera Bradley handbags.

AARONSBURG POTTERY

200 W. Plum Street, P.O. Box 27, Aaronsburg, PA 16820 814-349-5982 • www.aaronsburgpottery.com Fine stoneware, jewelry, weaving, wood/iron work, & more.

GALLERY SHOP

(AD: 77; MAP: E5)

824 Pike St., PO Box 973, Lemont, PA 16851 814-867-0442 • www.gallery-shop.com

Original work representing more than 50 Central Pa’s artists.

KITCHEN KABOODLE

104 W. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-237-8052 • www.kitchenkaboodlepa.com

Best kitchen equipment and tabletop. In business since 1983.

MOYER JEWELERS

100 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-237-7942 • www.moyerjewelers.com Retail jeweler.

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RILEY ON MAIN

101 E. Main St., Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-9200 • www.rileyonmain.com

A fabulous, eclectic furniture and home accessories boutique.

Invitations JARU COPY SERVICES

1300 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 814-234-3705 • www.jaruinc.com

From small print to large -one stop for all your print needs.

LAUREL VALLEY GRAPHICS

1511 Monastery Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650 724-539-4545 • www.lvgraphics.net Quick, great, and low-priced printing.

SPECTRUM PRINTING, INC

1160 Enterprise Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520-1604 717-569-3200 • www.spectrumprintpartner.com

Full Color Printing - Sheet fed, digital and variable data printing, mailing and fulfilment.


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PHOTO: Rolling Rails Lodge, Port Matilda

THEPRINTERS.COM

3500 E. College Avenue, Suite 1000 State College, PA 16801 814-238-8445 • www.theprinters.com

Full size printing: any color, size, and quantity. We also do banners and signs!

SIMPLY HEALTH SALT SPA

(AD: 54; MAP: E5)

1760 S Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 814-954-7731 • www.simplyhealth-calm.com Spa. Alternative & Holistic Health Service.

Jewelry

Transportation

MOYER JEWELERS

FULLINGTON VIP LIMOUSINE

100 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 814-237-7942 • www.moyerjewelers.com Retail jeweler.

Salons & Spas ANGLINA’S INVIGORATING HOUR

250 first Ave., Lemont Pa 16851 814-867-1453 • www.anglinasinvigoratinghour.com

Day spa services at an affordable rate. Hours by appointment.

DESIGNER’S DENN SALON & SPA

212 Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 814-234-3366 • www.designersdenn.com Full service salon and spa.

2101 Alexander Drive, State College, PA 16803 800-435-6556 • www.fullingtontours.com

Schedule your luxury stretch limousine or SUV limousine.

VAMOS! LION CHARIOT

Penn State and State College, PA 16801 814-404-2782 • www.vamoslion.com

Explore, tour & enjoy Happy Valley on eco-friendly pedicabs.

Planners NITTANY WEDDINGS, LLC

(AD: 96; MAP: E5)

107 Harvest Run Rd. N., State College, PA 16801 814-574-6280 • www.nittanyweddings.com

Fill the space between “I Will” and “I Do!” in one place.

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PHOTO: Affairs to Remember at the Hummingbird Room, Spring Mills

Venues

BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

ABOVE THE VALLEY SPECIAL EVENT CENTER

559 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-237-4422 • www.abovethevalleyevents.com

AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER AT THE HUMMINGBIRD ROOM (AD: 90; MAP: E7) 4188 Penns Valley Rd., Spring Mills, PA 16875 www.hummingbirdroom.com

Award-winning chef, weddings, caterings & private dinners.

ARBORETUM AT PENN STATE

(AD: 24, 91; MAP: E5)

336 Forest Resources Building University Park, PA 16802 814-865-9118 • www.arboretum.psu.edu

Gardens open dawn until dusk. Free admission. Weddings.

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Penn State University, 127 Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA 16802 814-863-5500 • www.bjc.psu.edu

16,000-seat arena. Conferences/entertainment & sports events.

CENTRE FURNACE MANSION HISTORIC SITE (AD: 27, 93; MAP: E5)

1001 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 814-234-4779 • www.centrehistory.org

1791 iron furnace. 1826 restored mansion. PSU founding site.

COLUMBUS CHAPEL & BOAL MANSION MUSEUM (AD: 19, 95; MAP: F5)

163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg, PA 16827-0116 814-876-0129 • www.boalmuseum.com

16th Century Spanish Chapel at Boal Mansion. ”Glorious!”BBC-TV.


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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - STATE COLLEGE

PHOTO: The Atherton Hotel, State College

(AD: 31, 96; MAP: E5)

1730 University Dr., State College, PA 814-238-1881 • www.marriott.com/scecy

DAYS INN - PENN STATE

(AD: IBC; MAP: E5)

240 S. Pugh St., State College, PA 814-238-8454 • www.lioncountrylodging.com/daysinn

HAPPY VALLEY VINEYARD & WINERY

576 S. Foxpointe Drive, State College, PA 16801 814-308-8756 • www.thehappyvalleywinery.com Wine with varietal character -tastings & events.

HARMONY FORGE INN & EVENT CENTRE (AD: 47; MAP: D5)

312 Harmony Forge Road West, Bellefonte, PA 814-280-6021 • www.harmonyforgeinn.com

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PHOTO: Days Inn, State College

HOAG’S CATERING / CELEBRATION HALL

2280 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801 814-238-0824 • hoagscatering.com

Catering, in-house banquet/meeting facility, & party rentals.

MARRARA’S MOUNTAIN LODGE

Mountain Road, Port Matilda, PA 16870 814-571-8495 • www.marraras.info

Nestled in the mountains of central PA near State College.

MILLBROOK MARSH NATURE CENTER (AD: 95; MAP: E5) 548 Puddintown Road, State College, PA 16801 814-235-7819 www.crpr.org/Millbrook/MMNC-Menu.html

Celebrate in the unique surroundings at Millbrook Marsh!

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MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB

(AD: 96, IFC; MAP: F5)

310 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-7231 • www.mtviewcountryclub.com

18 Hole public golf course with newly renovated clubhouse.

ROLLING RAILS LODGE

Custred Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870 814-360-8308 • www.rollingrails.com

Stunning mountainside wedding & event center, minutes to PSU.

TUSSEY MOUNTAIN ALL SEASONS

(AD: 19; MAP: F5)

341 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-6810 • www.tusseymountain.com

Ski, golf, batting cages, go-karts, zipline, concerts & more.



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