Location: State College
Top Things to do in State College
What to do and see in State College, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
State College, as can be imagined from its name, is a college town, the home to the main campus of Penn State, one of the ten largest public universities in the United States. Downtown State College is home to hundreds of businesses that serve the university's students and professors, from boutique shops, to coffee houses, to theaters for the performing arts. The city is also home to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, which brings 125,000 visitors to the downtown area each year.
Restaurants in State College
1. Centre County Historical Society
2. The Makery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Makery specializes in creative workshops, classes, parties and events. Our light, bright art studio also hosts Open Studio, where guests can create on an hourly basis using a wide array of art and craft kits. Check website for The Makery's class and workshop schedule.
3. Escape Room Inc
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Escape Room Inc is an interactive, immersive puzzle game located in Downtown State College. Filled with riddles, gadgets, and mind tricks, the mysteries behind the Escape Room doors will challenge you and your teammates to 60 minutes of isolation where only problem solving, creativity, and resourcefulness will set you free.
4. Palmer Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By lois113 - Highland, United States
Very little parking available close to the museum. I went in because it was very hot and was waiting to meet someone. I did enjoy the cool air and the interesting exhibits.
5. Pegula Ice Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By CeeingUSA - State College, United States
Fantastic ice arena, every seat is a great seat. Good signage, personnel to assist patrons with questions. Multiple food vendors & plenty of clean restrooms.
6. 2000 Degrees
7. Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
We strive to provide quality wines by beginning with sustainable agricultural practices in the vineyard as well as using energy efficient products to make our wine. We grow premium grapes that produce wines with distinctive varietal character. Although we focus on dry whites and dry reds, our list of thirty plus wines has something that will please every palate.
8. The State Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By asd24 - State College, United States
This Theatre was renovated a few years ago and is stunning! We came here to see a live show and it was excellent! There is also a small intimate theatre in the attic too!
9. Bryce Jordan Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
The Bryce Jordan Center, located on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is centrally located within the state of Pennsylvania and the only entertainment facility of its size in the region. The 15,000-seat Jordan Center hosts circuses, sports exhibitions, family shows, commencements, lectures, and Big Ten Basketball, as well as some of the top-name performers in the music entertainment industry.
Reviewed By H3471CRjohns
Great seats all around the BJC, Easy in and out and the Campus security did a great time with traffic control!
10. Otto's Pub & Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By mglas27823 - Gainesville, United States
Nice modern atmosphere and clean. Had a business lunch and would certainly return for a nightcap when it wasn't raining. The creole crab dip was amazing!
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