Guidebook for State College PA
Food Scene
THE place to go for dinner with the family or group of friends. Classic comfort food, freshest meats, and all the side dishes you can handle. Elegant setting that attracts the local celebrities and business people as well as Penn State alumni seeking a quiet place for a good quality meal. The Tavern was updated to include an expanded menu and roof deck seating. Reservations are now encouraged.
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The Tavern
220 E College AveTHE place to go for dinner with the family or group of friends. Classic comfort food, freshest meats, and all the side dishes you can handle. Elegant setting that attracts the local celebrities and business people as well as Penn State alumni seeking a quiet place for a good quality meal. The Tavern was updated to include an expanded menu and roof deck seating. Reservations are now encouraged.
Can't miss tasting Penn State ice cream. Try a single cup or cone. Or pack a half gallon in dry ice to take home.
Also, the Creamery offers convenience store items for a casual lunch, coffee and snacks. Parking is available in the garage behind the building.
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Penn State Berkey Creamery
Can't miss tasting Penn State ice cream. Try a single cup or cone. Or pack a half gallon in dry ice to take home.
Also, the Creamery offers convenience store items for a casual lunch, coffee and snacks. Parking is available in the garage behind the building.
Sadly this place closed. Grilled sticky packages can be purchased at the Berkey Creamery and other retail stores.
Must-have grilled sticky doused in butter with a side of ice cream. Great for that late night craving. Great place for breakfast and brunch with groups of 4 or fewer. Solid, classic diner food from the grill. Take a box of stickies home.
Ye Olde College Diner
126 W College AveSadly this place closed. Grilled sticky packages can be purchased at the Berkey Creamery and other retail stores.
Must-have grilled sticky doused in butter with a side of ice cream. Great for that late night craving. Great place for breakfast and brunch with groups of 4 or fewer. Solid, classic diner food from the grill. Take a box of stickies home.
Best breakfast in State College. The bacon is exceptional and purchased by a dedicated employee directly from the butcher.. Try the Waffle Treat which is one egg, one waffle and two strips of bacon.
There are several locations. The location on North Atherton Street offers a large parking lot for easy access, and there is a bar for patrons eating alone.. The location on East College Avenue requires parking downtown or walking from the house. Don't worry about the line; it moves quickly. Get there before 10 a.m. to beat the line.
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The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton StBest breakfast in State College. The bacon is exceptional and purchased by a dedicated employee directly from the butcher.. Try the Waffle Treat which is one egg, one waffle and two strips of bacon.
There are several locations. The location on North Atherton Street offers a large parking lot for easy access, and there is a bar for patrons eating alone.. The location on East College Avenue requires parking downtown or walking from the house. Don't worry about the line; it moves quickly. Get there before 10 a.m. to beat the line.
Great family restaurant with plenty of parking in the local lot. Arrive early for dinner to avoid the wait.
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1945 Waddle RdGreat family restaurant with plenty of parking in the local lot. Arrive early for dinner to avoid the wait.
Currently closed due to COVID. Hopefully this landmark will reopen soon.
Mingle with the cream of the Penn State community. Penn State dignitaries, visitors, faculty, staff and alumni frequent this elegant dining room which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Best known for the Sunday brunch buffet. Reservations are recommended and a minimal dress code may be enforced which may be suspended on football weekends.
The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W Park AveCurrently closed due to COVID. Hopefully this landmark will reopen soon.
Mingle with the cream of the Penn State community. Penn State dignitaries, visitors, faculty, staff and alumni frequent this elegant dining room which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Best known for the Sunday brunch buffet. Reservations are recommended and a minimal dress code may be enforced which may be suspended on football weekends.
A Penn State tradition going back to the origins of the college. Classic family restaurant with over-sized booths. Great Monte Cristo and other sandwiches. Destination for students with their parents and alumni with kids.
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The Corner Room
100 W College AveA Penn State tradition going back to the origins of the college. Classic family restaurant with over-sized booths. Great Monte Cristo and other sandwiches. Destination for students with their parents and alumni with kids.
The Allen Street Grill hired the chef from the original Spats.
Check out the Louisiana-inspired cuisine and some of the best food in State College.
Upscale restaurant and cocktail bar with occasional live music. Great for a date or small mature group when you want to avoid the crowds. Upstairs from the Corner Room.
This is now Spats at the Grill since Spats Cafe lost its lease down the street. Spats focuses on New Orleans style cuisine, and for 30 years the food was always delicious. This new incarnation is worth a try.
Allen Street Grill is one of the best settings in State College. Enjoy views from the second floor in front of the main Penn State campus gate. Make a reservation to sit in the window to see the bustle of the crossroads of State College. Or take a seat at the bar for food and craft cocktails.
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Spats at The Grill
100 W College AveThe Allen Street Grill hired the chef from the original Spats.
Check out the Louisiana-inspired cuisine and some of the best food in State College.
Upscale restaurant and cocktail bar with occasional live music. Great for a date or small mature group when you want to avoid the crowds. Upstairs from the Corner Room.
This is now Spats at the Grill since Spats Cafe lost its lease down the street. Spats focuses on New Orleans style cuisine, and for 30 years the food was always delicious. This new incarnation is worth a try.
Allen Street Grill is one of the best settings in State College. Enjoy views from the second floor in front of the main Penn State campus gate. Make a reservation to sit in the window to see the bustle of the crossroads of State College. Or take a seat at the bar for food and craft cocktails.
Largest selection of high quality beer, all on tap. High quality food. Great service in a modern setting. Take the elevator entrance from Frazer Street under the Federal Taphouse sign..
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Federal Taphouse
130 S Fraser StLargest selection of high quality beer, all on tap. High quality food. Great service in a modern setting. Take the elevator entrance from Frazer Street under the Federal Taphouse sign..
Sightseeing
The iconic statue of the Penn State mascot is not to be missed
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Nittany Lion Shrine
The iconic statue of the Penn State mascot is not to be missed
Parks & Nature
Walk from North Allen to South Allen to travel from College Heights to College Avenue and experience "the mall" and the longest row of American elm trees in the U.S.
Allen Street
Allen StreetWalk from North Allen to South Allen to travel from College Heights to College Avenue and experience "the mall" and the longest row of American elm trees in the U.S.
Arts & Culture
Significant works are viewed easily in this boutique art museum. Find unique Penn State souvenirs in the gift shop you won't see anywhere else.
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Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler RoadSignificant works are viewed easily in this boutique art museum. Find unique Penn State souvenirs in the gift shop you won't see anywhere else.
Search Internet for potential shows of local agricultural products, innovative farming techniques, and award-winning farm animals
Snider Agricultural Arena
Search Internet for potential shows of local agricultural products, innovative farming techniques, and award-winning farm animals
Walk to one of the main stages on the Penn State campus for live theater and music performances.
Schwab Auditorium
Walk to one of the main stages on the Penn State campus for live theater and music performances.
Largest "Broadway" size stage between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Showcases national and international performers, staged shows, and musical groups.
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Eisenhower Auditorium
Largest "Broadway" size stage between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Showcases national and international performers, staged shows, and musical groups.
Small theater that used to be a farm animal show ring. Showcases Penn State student and local theater productions.
Pavilion Theatre
Small theater that used to be a farm animal show ring. Showcases Penn State student and local theater productions.
Shopping
Highest quality clothing all branded Penn State. Fashionable items, golf and sportswear, dressy shirts, skirts and slacks, and one of the largest cap varieties available anywhere.
Lions Pride
112 E College AveHighest quality clothing all branded Penn State. Fashionable items, golf and sportswear, dressy shirts, skirts and slacks, and one of the largest cap varieties available anywhere.
Meats Laboratory
Unique butchery where you can purchase the freshest cuts in meat.
Target
315 Colonnade BlvdAll the essentials for home, clothing, and entertaining.
Walmart Supercenter
1665 N Atherton StEverything a Wal-Mart can offer
A classic indoor shopping mall on the east side of State College just outside of town.
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Nittany Mall
2901 E College AveA classic indoor shopping mall on the east side of State College just outside of town.
Essentials
Supermarket with every kind of food or toiletry you need, plus a pharmacy.
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GIANT Food Stores
2222 E College AveSupermarket with every kind of food or toiletry you need, plus a pharmacy.
Gourmet food and food court, plus a large selection of ethnic and organic food are highlights of this higher end supermarket
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Wegmans
345 Colonnade BlvdGourmet food and food court, plus a large selection of ethnic and organic food are highlights of this higher end supermarket
Getting Around
Bus stop has several bus lines arriving from all over Pennsylvania and other states
Greyhound: Bus Station
152 N Atherton StBus stop has several bus lines arriving from all over Pennsylvania and other states
Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) offers bus service all over State College and Centre County. Their headquarters is on Beaver Avenue. You can check out services and schedules on their website at https://www.catabus.com/
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CATA Office
108 E Beaver AveCentre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) offers bus service all over State College and Centre County. Their headquarters is on Beaver Avenue. You can check out services and schedules on their website at https://www.catabus.com/