State College · Centre County, PA
Outdoors in State College
Scout analyzed 44 State College places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
44
Matches
7
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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University Park
The Arboretum at Penn State
University-run site with scenic woodlands, fields & botanic gardens plus a crushed limestone trail.
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Tom Tudek Memorial Park
Local park with a playground, basketball & tennis courts, a walking path & a dog-friendly area.
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Circleville Park
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Bald Eagle State Park
5,900-acre park with lake features forests & wetlands as well as a Nature Inn for birdwatching.
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Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing.
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Spring Creek Park
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Rothrock State Forest
Sprawling state park offering nearly 300 miles of multi-use trails plus camping, fishing & boating.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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