Take in a Broadway musical, comedy, ballet and the symphony, all in one day. Hotels with history, internationally ranked art exhibits, unique shops, fine dining, night clubs and cafés...all wrapped into one charming package in Downtown State College. Host of the renowned Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts each summer, First Night State College® each winter and home to the Penn State Nittany Lions, there is always something to do!
Want a little historic charm? Boalsburg is the birthplace of Memorial Day and home to the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boal Mansion Museum, Columbus Chapel-with ties to Christopher Columbus and Duffy's Tavern, an old stagecoach stop, there are endless stories waiting to be told...
Visit Victorian Bellefonte...Seven United States Governors called it home and it is one of the most beautiful Victorian Downtowns in the country. Beautiful architecture is pristinely preserved in the National Historic District and is known for its Victorian Christmas Celebration.
Roar with the Nittany Lions! The Penn State Spirit is one you'll have a hard time not catching...even if you are a rival fan at heart. Game Day at PSU is an event like no other...thousands of people, hundreds of RVs and win or lose, it's tough to find a negative experience in Happy Valley... and "JoePA" is one of the all-time winning coaches in college football!
Roar with the State College Spikes...the Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate steps up to the plate at the number one rated rookie ballpark in the country by Baseball America, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
And of course... the University Creamery, where Ben & Jerry got their start, has the best ice cream in the world. Dip in to its famous Chocolate Chip Mint or Peachy Paterno...and you'll want to ship some home to your friends!
Explore the most beautiful countryside in Pennsylvania. Hike or Mountain Bike Mount Nittany and stop to take in some breathtaking views of endless mountains and fields and the area is pet friendly too...so bring them along for the climb!
Virgin Timber and streams for miles...swim or fish...it's up to you. Central PA streams host international events, such as the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships and the US National Fly Fishing Championships and are frequented by internationally known fly fisherman Joe Humphreys...you may catch him casting a line with past presidents and celebrities who boast fishing Spruce Creek is some of the best fly fishing in the country! If you like to get away on a drive, motorcyclists love or road trips through the mountains. If caving is more your passion, we have many, including the only all-water cavern in the United States.

Whether you collect stamps and antiques, collect bruises from wiping out on the trails, or if you like to collect 100,000 of your closest friends for football...happy is waiting for you!
Explore some of the best mountain biking in the United States and the beauty of internationally recognized fly fishing waters used for some of the biggest names in tournaments in the world... then visit Boalsburg, Birthplace of Memorial Day, celebrating its 200th Birthday.
The American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte is now home to a Civil War Era Post office... and the town comes to new life every spring with Daffodil Days. If baseball is your game, State College is hosting the New York-Penn League's All Star game during the summer of '09.
When you cheer on the Nittany Lions, make sure to dip into Berkey Creamery for the best ice cream in the world... then lace up your hiking boots and trek to the top of Mount Nittany. Bring along your best friend, we have pet friendly accommodations!
If green accommodations are what you're searching for, we have them... call the Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-358-5466 for more information. And while you are in town, stop by our visitor center and check out the Morningstar House... an example of a completely solar and sustainable home.

