State College, Centre County, PA
Places to go in State College
43 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Allen Street Grill
Relaxed spot for burgers, seafood & steak with a homey vibe & sunny outdoor porch seating.
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
Food & Drink
American Ale House
Loftlike destination for seafood, plus po' boys & other Southern fare & 15+ tap beers at the bar.
821 Cricklewood Dr, State College, PA 16803, USA
Outdoors
Bald Eagle State Park
5,900-acre park with lake features forests & wetlands as well as a Nature Inn for birdwatching.
149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841, USA
Food & Drink
Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining
2255 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803, USA
Nightlife
Bill Pickle's Tap Room
Enduring sports-centric haunt with many TVs offering wings & bar bites in a lively atmosphere.
106 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801, USA
Wellness
Bloom MedAesthetics: Bridget Flickinger, MD
1760 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801, USA
Nightlife
Brothers Bar & Grill
Outpost of a Midwestern sports-bar chain serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.
134 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801, USA
Sports & Recreation
Bryce Jordan Center
Penn State's basketball stadium also hosts family shows, commencement lectures & major music acts.
720 Curtin Rd, State College, PA 16801, USA
Food & Drink
Café Lemont
Offbeat venue with artwork & homey decor serving house-roasted coffee & scratch-made cafe bites.
The Lemont House, 921 Pike St, Lemont, PA 16851, USA
Nightlife
Champs Downtown
Informal bi-level sports bar offering pub grub & a vast menu of draft beers, plus pool tables.
139 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801, USA
Outdoors
Circleville Park
3225 Circleville Rd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USA
Nightlife
Doggie's Pub
108 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801, USA
Food & Drink
Federal Taphouse
130 S Fraser St Ste 200, State College, PA 16801, USA
Food & Drink
Gigi's Southern Table
Farm-to-fork Southern fare & clever craft cocktails served in a rustic-chic locale with a patio.
2080 Cato Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
Wellness
J. Stephens Salon & Spa
1952 Waddle Rd #101, State College, PA 16803, USA
Nightlife
Local Whiskey
Convivial Irish pub featuring classic grub, along with select whiskeys & beers on tap.
107 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
Wellness
Looks Hair Design & Spa
228 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801, USA
Outdoors
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing.
548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801, USA
Nightlife
Olde New York
Low-key tavern offering German & American fare such schnitzel & burgers, plus tap beers & spirits.
2298 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
Food & Drink
Otto's Pub and Brewery
A vast selection of local & in-house beers plus burgers, mac 'n' cheese & other American fare.
2235 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803, USA
Sports & Recreation
Penn State Campus Recreation
101 Intramural Building, Curtin Rd, University Park, PA 16802, USA
Family
Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park
Open since 1885, this attraction features guided tours of a limestone cave, an animal safari & more.
222 Penns Cave Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA
Shopping
Plato's Closet State College
Chain retailer buying & selling trendy secondhand clothing for teens & young adults.
1526 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803, USA
Food & Drink
Pump Station Cafe
Espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches & homemade pastries in a bright coffee shop.
103 Boal Ave, Boalsburg, PA 16827, USA