State College · Centre County, PA
Adventures in State College
Scout analyzed 43 State College places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
43
Matches
15
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Federal Taphouse
University Park
The Arboretum at Penn State
University-run site with scenic woodlands, fields & botanic gardens plus a crushed limestone trail.
Nightlife
Local Whiskey
Convivial Irish pub featuring classic grub, along with select whiskeys & beers on tap.
Outdoors
Tom Tudek Memorial Park
Local park with a playground, basketball & tennis courts, a walking path & a dog-friendly area.
Sports & Recreation
Stone Valley Recreation Area
Outdoors
Circleville Park
Outdoors
Bald Eagle State Park
5,900-acre park with lake features forests & wetlands as well as a Nature Inn for birdwatching.
Outdoors
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing.
Outdoors
Spring Creek Park
Outdoors
Rothrock State Forest
Sprawling state park offering nearly 300 miles of multi-use trails plus camping, fishing & boating.
University Park
Bryce Jordan Center
Penn State's basketball stadium also hosts family shows, commencement lectures & major music acts.
Nightlife
Brothers Bar & Grill
Outpost of a Midwestern sports-bar chain serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.
University Park
Penn State Campus Recreation
Nightlife
Champs Downtown
Informal bi-level sports bar offering pub grub & a vast menu of draft beers, plus pool tables.
Family
Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park
Open since 1885, this attraction features guided tours of a limestone cave, an animal safari & more.
No reservation needed
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