'''State College''' [http://www.statecollege.com/] is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is home to the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.

Get in

By Plane

The nearest is [http://www.statecollegeairport.com University Park Airport (SCE)], 6.7 miles from the centre of the town. Flights are available from Cincinnati, Detroit, Washington and Philadelphia.

By Bus

The local Greyhound station is approximately a half mile (10 minutes' walk) from the centre of town.

By car

State College is connected to nearby cities by the following highways
  • I-80 west Pittsburgh and I-80 east Allentown connect with US 220 south.
  • US 220 south from I-80 Williamsport and US-220 north from Altoona.
  • US 322 north Lewistown and Harrisburg. US 322 and US 322 Business both pass around the city
  • Get around

    See

  • Penn State University. ttp://www.psu.edu/. Penn State, home of the Nittany Lions, is one of the ten largest universities in America with over 84,000 enrolled students.

    Do

  • Watch a Penn State football game.
  • Drink.
  • 4th of July fireworks.
  • Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. A variety of artists come to display their work on the streets of downtown State College and surrounding campus area. Live music, food stands and family friendly activities bring people from all over Pennsylvania.

    Buy

    There are a number of small shops downtown along College and Beaver Ave. Nittany Mall is also only a few miles away.

    Eat

  • '''The Tavern''', 220 E. College Avenue, ''+1 814'' 238-6116, [http://statecollege.com/thetavern/]. Dinner from 5 PM daily. Adjacent to Penn State, with the expected raucous college-dive atmosphere but considerably better food and service than one might expect.
  • '''Creamery''', 119 Food Science Building, ''+1 814'' 865-7535, [http://www.creamery.psu.edu/]. Generally open from 7 am to 10 pm for working days. The largest university creamery in the nation.
  • '''Kimchi Korean Restaurant''', N. Atherton St. Best Korean food in town!
  • Viet Thai Restaurant. 46 N. Atherton St.. Serving excellent dishes of both Thai and Vietnamese food, this restaurant is a highlight of State College's Asian cuisine. BYOB
  • Otto's Pub and Brewery. 105 North Atherton St.. 14-867-6866. ttp://www.ottospubandbrewery.com/. Microbrewery and pub-style food
  • Phyrst. 11-1/2 East Beaver Ave.. ww.the-phyrst.com/. The Phryst is one of State College's basement bars with a dedication to local music scene, friendly atmosphere, pool tables

    There are other numerous restaurants such as Applebees, Chili's, Baby's (a 50s style diner), and many little cafes and smaller restaurants no matter where you find yourself.

    Drink

    Drinking is what State College is known for, second only to football. Whether you prefer sports bars, dance clubs, or Irish pubs, with over 20 bars in a mile radius, everyone is sure to find something to their liking.

    Sleep

  • Courtyard State College. 730 University Drive. 1 814 238-1881. 1 814 238-3108. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SCECY.
  • Holiday Inn Express. 925 Waddle Road. 1 814 867-1800. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/scewr.
  • Motel 6 State College - Penn State University. 274 North Atherton Street. 1 814 234-1600. 1 814 234-6665. ttp://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=4101.
  • Residence Inn State College. 555 University Drive. 1 814 235-6960. 1 814 235-1630. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SCERI.
  • SpringHill Suites State College. 935 Waddle Road. 1 814 867-1807. 1 814 867-1879. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SCESH.
  • Days Inn State College. 40 South Pugh Street. 1 814 238-8454. ales@centrehotel.com. 1 814 237-1607. ttp://www.the.daysinn.com/statecollege05685?sid=AAACEgAAWAAAiT_AAW.
  • Nittany Lion Inn. 00 West Park Avenue. 1 814 865-8500. shs@pshs.psu.edu. 1 814 865-8501. ttp://www.pshs.psu.edu/nittanylioninn/nlhome.asp.
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites. 215 North Atherton St. 1 814 238 3871. Newest hotel in State College!

    Get out

  • '''Greenwood Furnance State Park''' [http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/greenwoodfurnace.aspx] is located approximately 30 minutes southwest of State College using PA-26 and PA-305. It offers camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities in season.