State College · Centre County, PA
Things to do alone in State College
Scout analyzed 43 State College places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.
Places analyzed
43
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 hr
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Food & Drink
The Field Burger and Tap
Housemade burgers, craft beers & shakes are featured at this lodge–like spot with golf course views.
Nightlife
Doggie's Pub
Food & Drink
Federal Taphouse
Food & Drink
Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining
Food & Drink
The Corner Room
In business since 1926, this venerable venue with a full bar serves diner fare for 3 meals daily.
University Park
The Arboretum at Penn State
University-run site with scenic woodlands, fields & botanic gardens plus a crushed limestone trail.
Food & Drink
The Tavern
Homey, colonial-style eatery with sidewalk seats is an intimate space for seafood, steak & pasta.
Food & Drink
Sowers Harvest Café
Peaceful cafe for a wide selection of coffee, naturally healthy cuisine & baked goods.
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.
Food & Drink
Café Lemont
Offbeat venue with artwork & homey decor serving house-roasted coffee & scratch-made cafe bites.
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.
Food & Drink
Sizzling Bites State College
Outdoors
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing.
Food & Drink
Pump Station Cafe
Espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches & homemade pastries in a bright coffee shop.
Food & Drink
Otto's Pub and Brewery
A vast selection of local & in-house beers plus burgers, mac 'n' cheese & other American fare.
Food & Drink
Webster's Bookstore Cafe
Used bookseller & coffeehouse offering espresso drinks, vegetarian dishes & Sunday brunch.
Food & Drink
Rothrock Coffee
Outdoors
Spring Creek Park
Outdoors
Rothrock State Forest
Sprawling state park offering nearly 300 miles of multi-use trails plus camping, fishing & boating.
Nightlife
Olde New York
Low-key tavern offering German & American fare such schnitzel & burgers, plus tap beers & spirits.
Food & Drink
Gigi's Southern Table
Farm-to-fork Southern fare & clever craft cocktails served in a rustic-chic locale with a patio.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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