100 W College Ave (at S Allen St.), State College, PA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Amanda Wray: Didn't care for a lot of the food; French onion soup is great; Milkshakes made from creamery ice cream (enough for 2 people); grilled sticky is a must. Extra $ for fries w/ sandwiches; good breakfast
1611 N Atherton St (btwn Vairo Blvd. & W Aaron Dr.), State College, PA
Sports Bar · 66 tips and reviews
Amanda Wray: Huge beer list; sports bar theme; show PPV events (cover charge ~$5 for most/person ; make resv); friendly staff/sometimes a wait though; sandwiches are great; 1$ nachos after 10PM/Tues; good parking
110 E College Ave (btwn S Pugh & S Allen St.), State College, PA
Bagel Shop · 57 tips and reviews
Amanda Wray: Went here at least 1x/wk when living in PA. Small coffees+toasted bagel w/ honey is <$3. Service is quick (non-game weekends), sit downstairs in winter. Free wifi & lots of plugs=great place to write
Amanda Wray: Lived across the street, came 1-2x/wk; friendly staff; happy hour 5-7PM M-F bar/piano room only; Colorado Prime Rib, Acapulco salad, Oyster nachos (can split) are favs; good beer list; live music
2235 N Atherton St (at Douglas Dr.), State College, PA
Brewery · 126 tips and reviews
Amanda Wray: slow but friendly service; long wait on weekends/football season; great burgers/ pizza/ microbrews; reasonable price; lots of parking; away from campus; getting growler filled is a great option
Penn State University (btwn Pollock Rd & W College Ave), University Park, PA
College Administrative Building · 8 tips and reviews
Penn State Student Radio Alumni Interest Group: A fun place to relax, both inside and outside. Built by Evan Pugh, this was the home of the presidents until 1960s. The names of the turtles in the pond are "Sue Paturtle" and "Joe Paturtle."
Penn State University (btwn Willard & Sacket Bldgs.), University Park, PA
Sculpture Garden · 3 tips and reviews
Wendy Cohen: This campus statue is constructed of stones from all over Pennsylvania. The Obelisk is arranged with the oldest rocks being placed on the bottom and the youngest on the top.
Amanda Wray: Staff is really nice & can special order; locally made products+big names; variety of dog/cat/horse/fish products; higher end dog food (buy 10 get 1 free); holiday activities+free cookie for your dog