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Guide to University Park's best spots
Berkey Creamery is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

1. Berkey Creamery

9.2
119 Food Science Bldg (Bigler Rd & Curtin Rd), University Park, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · 120 tips and reviews
Bryce Jordan Center is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

2. Bryce Jordan Center

9.0
127 Bryce Jordan Ctr (at University Dr.), University Park, PA
College Basketball Court · 48 tips and reviews
Campus Candy is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

3. Campus Candy

346 E College Ave (Garner St), State College, PA
Candy Store · 8 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: The best froyo in town. The entire town is a candy store and any of it can be added to your snack as toppings! Yum!

HUB-Robeson Center is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

4. HUB-Robeson Center

Penn State University (Pollock Rd), University Park, PA
Student Center · 58 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: The comfiest arm chairs on campus. Perfect for an afternoon nap between classes.

Beaver Stadium is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

5. Beaver Stadium

9.1
100 N University Dr (at E Park Ave), University Park, PA
Football Stadium · 75 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: You have to go to a PSU football game at least once in your life. Best football experience ever!

The Corner Room is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

6. The Corner Room

7.7
100 W College Ave (at S Allen St.), State College, PA
American Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: The food is great and cheap too! Perfect for a college student budget!

The Waffle Shop is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

7. The Waffle Shop

8.3
364 E College Ave, State College, PA
Breakfast Spot · 35 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: It's not the original but its within walking distance which makes it my favorite. Get there early on game day for breakfast because there will be a line!

Bill Pickle's Tap Room is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

8. Bill Pickle's Tap Room

7.5
106 S Allen St (at College Ave.), State College, PA
Bar · 45 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: If you're a fan of country music you better be here on Tuesday Country Night! Get there early because the line will be long!

Allen Street Grill is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

9. Allen Street Grill

8.1
100 W College Ave (at Allen St.), State College, PA
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: If you're parents come to town for a visit make them take you here. Its so nice and the food is excellent. try and sit by the huge windows to people watch everyone down below.

Rotelli State College is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

10. Rotelli State College

252 E Calder Way, State College, PA
Italian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: If you're a steelers fan stop by downstairs on game day! Here we go!!!

Mad Mex is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

11. Mad Mex

240 S Pugh St, State College, PA
Fast Food Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: Absolutely the best chips and guac in town!

Phyrst is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

12. Phyrst

7.2
111 E Beaver Ave (at Allen St.), State College, PA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: Everyones 1st stop on their 21st.

The Saloon is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

13. The Saloon

101 Heister St (at College Ave.), State College, PA
Karaoke Bar · 42 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: 5$ Monkey Boys is all I have to say :D

METRO is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

14. METRO

5.1
320 E College Ave, State College, PA
Women's Store · 18 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: One of my favorite clothing stores in town. The selection changes constantly and the prices aren't too bad. Just make sure the girl standing next to you doesn't have on the same outfit... :/

Nittany Lion Shrine is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

15. Nittany Lion Shrine

8.8
Curtin Rd. (at Penn State University), University Park, PA
Monument · 20 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: Stop by and snap a picture!!

Cheap Thrills is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

16. Cheap Thrills

State College, PA
Boutique · 2 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: Awesome clothes at even better prices!

Otto's Pub & Brewery is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

17. Otto's Pub & Brewery

9.0
2235 N Atherton St (at Douglas Dr.), State College, PA
Brewery · 126 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: Great food and even better beer! Just a short drive from campus!

Bare Foot is one of Guide to University Park's best spots.

18. Bare Foot

130 E College Ave, State College, PA
Shoe Store · 6 tips and reviews

Kaylyn B.Kaylyn Bair: The greatest selection of the cutest shoes all in one place! Uggs, Hunter, Frye, Steve Madden, TOMs, Sperry, and so many more!