 ANNUAL EVENTS | PENN STATE UNIVERSITY | FABULOUS FOOD | CHARMING VILLAGES | GREAT OUTDOORS | BLACK MOSHANNON | FAMILY FUN | MASSAGE | UPCOMING EVENTS | THAT'S NOT ALL... Whatever you’d like to do for a fabulous day, weekend, or vacation, it’s all right here: arts, entertainment, attractions, fine dining, elegant accommodations, outdoor activities, wonderful scenery, and more! The State College, Pennsylvania, region is absolutely packed with fun and exciting events and activities, just waiting for you! Annual Events  There are numerous annual events in Happy Valley that you can enjoy during your stay. Learn more by clicking the links below... First Night State College - Dec. 31 Penn State Blue White Game - April Central PA 4th Fest - July 4 Central PA Festival of the Arts - July People's Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts - July Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair - August Ag Progress Days - August Centre County Grange Encampment & Fair - August Penn State Homecoming - October or November Back to the top of the page Penn State University  With one of the most attractive campuses in the world, Penn State University offers visitors so much to see and do. Highlights include world-class concerts, several fascinating museums including the Palmer Museum of Art, plays and musicals, the PSU Football Hall of Fame, exciting varsity sports of all sorts, and the famous Nittany Lion shrine.Please click here for more information. Back to the top of the page Fabulous Food Dining options range from grills and authentic diners to gourmet restaurants and historic taverns and inns. For a culinary adventure, sample from the many cultural cuisines to be found, including Cajun, Chinese, French, German, Indian, Italian, Korean, and Mexican! If you like steak, ribs, seafood, or family-style buffets, they’re here too. The region offers all that and more!Please click here for more information. Back to the top of the page Charming Villages  Nearby are the lovely historic towns of Boalsburg and Bellefonte, where you’ll swear that time stopped during a more quiet and gracious age. Boalsburg’s quaint shops offer unusual and country-themed gift items and more, while Bellefonte with its tree-lined streets, wonderful Victorian homes, and gorgeous Talleyrand Park is another tourist favorite.Back to the top of the page The Great Outdoors If you love hiking, biking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, or just scenic drives through unparalleled countryside, the State College region offers an exceptional variety of activities and picturesque locales from which to choose. The trout fishing is among the best in the world. The hunting is outstanding. Several state parks, state forests, and lakes are nearby, along with the educational Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center and beautiful Stone Valley Recreation Area.Please click here for more information. Back to the top of the page Black Moshannon State Park While visiting us here at Mountain Hideaway, take full advantage of the wonderful opportunities provided right next door at Black Moshannon State Park. Enjoy biking, boating or fishing within minutes of our location. Or step out back and connect to one of the many trials that lead throughout the park.   Perched on the top of the Allegheny Plateau, Black Moshannon State Park features the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area. Trails and a boardwalk help people explore the birds and plants of the bog and surrounding forests. Stay overnight to extend your stay so you can explore the beautiful forests on the hiking trails.
Click on the map of the Black Moshannon State Park area for a larger full area view. Or for more information go here! Back to the top of the pageFamily Fun Be sure to spend a day at Tussey Mountain Family Fun Center, which offers a ton of fun all year round, from go-carts, golf, batting cages, concerts, and a brand-new skatepark during the warmer months, to outstanding skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Later, treat yourself and the kids to a boat tour of the mysterious and fascinating Penns Cave. And if the kids love amusement parks (and what kid doesn’t?), two are within easy driving distance of State College.Please click here for more information. Back to the top of the page Massage Enjoy a relaxing massage! Dragonfly (Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa)1212 North Atherton State College, PA 16803 814-237-5220 The Finishing Touch Salon and Spa Karen Moon Owner-Stylist - CMT 355-D Lowes Blvd. behind Wegmans's 814-237-2117 Back to the top of the page Upcoming Events (Please take a look at the events calendars on the following websites.)www.HappyValley.comwww.StateCollege.com www.StateCollegeCentral.com www.centralpacvb.org Back to the top of the page But That's Not All...Far From It! Do you like to golf? The area offers excellent public golf courses and country clubs. Are you a wine connoisseur? Then a visit to Mt. Nittany Vineyard & Winery is a must. Do you love the performing arts? The State College area offers numerous plays, musicals, symphony orchestras, and a professional dance company. Are you a history buff? Then you can’t miss the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum, a ride on the Bellefonte Historical Railroad, a visit to Centre Furnace Mansion, a tour of Curtin Village, the Pennsylvania Military Museum, and more.Please click here for more information. Back to the top of the page |
