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Outdoor Adventure
Central PA offers some of the best on and off road cycling in PA and is home to adventure races including the Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon.
Explore the forests and trails of Stone Valley, or for an extended outing, the Mid State or Ironstone Trail.
Stone Valley Vertical Adventures is one of the largest challenge course facilities on the East Coast, with unmatched natural resources. This high-adventure course is available to groups seeking a unique teambuilding experience... and a rush of adrenaline. Located in the scenic woodlands of The Alleghenies, this seven hundred acre park features rustic looking facilities and stone buildings, Lake Perez for fishing or sailing, camping facilities and Shavers Creek Environmental and Raptor Center.
Other outdoor recreation includes cross country skiing, tubing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, birding challenges and more!
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Amazing Lasertag (What-A-Blast)
- 111 Sowers St, Ste. 100A
- State College, PA 16801
- Phone: 814-234-8740
Lasertag!!! It's exciting for all ages!! What-A-Blast is the ultimate laser tag experience played in a 2400 sq/ft blacklight arena in downtown State College! Named the Best Amusement Place in State College for the past two years by the US Local Business Association, so you know it will be beyond fun for guys and girls alike!! It is truly...
Appalachian Outdoors
- 123 South Allen St.
- State College, PA 16801
- Phone: 814-234-3000
- Tollfree: 800-690-5220
Men's, women's and children's sportswear, outerwear, casual & technical footwear , skiing, camping, snowboarding, travel gear, rentals for cross country skis, climbing shoes & tents, full service ski shop.
Just off Rt. 150, mid-way between Milesburg & Lock Haven
Bicycling the Alleghenies!
- 800 E. Park Ave
- Stop in the Visitor Center for tour information.
- State College, PA 16803
- Phone: 814-231-1400
- Tollfree: 800-358-5466
Looking for a short jaunt or a mega-miler...a power pedal or an easy spin? Cycle the Southern Alleghenies for well planned On-Road tours and Adventurous Off-Road tours. JUST BIKE IT!!!!!
Black Moshannon State Park
- 4216 Beaver Rd.
- Philipsburg, PA 16866
- Phone: 814-342-5960
On PA Rt. 504, 9 miles east of Philipsburg. Boating, fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, picnicking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, ice sports.
Centre Region Parks & Recreation
- 2643 Gateway Dr.#1
- State College, PA 16801
- Phone: 814-231-3071
CRPR provides year-round municipal recreation programs and park maintenance services on behalf of the Borough of State College and the townships of College, Ferguson, Harris & Patton. The agency currently operates 45 municipal parks, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, two community swimming pools and the Centre Region Senior Center.
Cycle the Alleghenies for on-road and adventurous off-road self guided tours. JUST BIKE IT!!!! If you like to ride a bicycle, Centre County is an outstanding place to live and/or visit. Whether it's rolling backcountry roads, steep mountain climbs, technical single-track, or in-town bicycle paths that you seek, Centre County delivers! For...
18 Hole Regulation Golf Course with practice facilities. Open to the public.
McCoy Natatorium, Penn State
- McCoy Natatorium
- Corner of Bigler & Curtin
- 108 McCoy Natatorium
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: (814) 865-1433
Four indoor pools and large heated outdoor pool. Open to the public.
Dedicated to the preservation of Mt. Nittany.
Nittany Valley Running Club
- Calder Square
- P.O. Box 10348
- State College, PA 16805-0348
Non-profit running club welcoming members of all ages and abilities who like to participate in running events including track & field and walking.
Penn Skates and Paintball
- 2210 High Tech Rd.
- State College, PA 16801
- Phone: 814-357-6898
Roller skating, arcade, paintball, Birthday parties, corporate, group, and family events.www.pennskates.com
Penn State Golf Courses
- 1523 W. College Ave.
- State College, PA 16801
- Phone: 814-865-4653
Personalized service, great course conditions, and excellent amenities make the Penn State Golf Courses the place to be for a complete, professional golf experience.For tee times: 814-865-1833
Penn State Ice Pavilion
- 14 Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex
- McKean & Pollock Road
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-4102
Year-round ice rink, public hours, skate rentals.
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics
- 101D Bryce Jordan Center
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: Info: 814-865-1757
29 men's & women's varsity programs.
Ridge Soaring Gliderport
- 3523 S. Eagle Valley Road
- Julian, PA 16844
- Phone: 814-355-2483
Glider rides: $79.00 and up. Since it is a glider without an engine, we do not guarantee flight times. Flights typically last ten minues to a half hour depending on the height and weather conditions. All pilots are licensed.Gift Certificates are available at the Centre County/ Penn State Visitors Center.
See Jane Ride, LLC
- 205 W. Main St.
- P.O. Box 857
- Boalsburg, PA 16827
- Phone: 814-808-4086
See Jane Ride offers bicycle rides and tours for visitors and groups in beautiful central Pennsylvania. You turn the cranks; we'll provide bikes, support, meals, and accomodations. Beginners welcome!
Multi-Sports Complex. Currently housing two baseball fields.
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
- 3400 Discovery Rd.
- Petersburg, PA 16669
- Phone: 814-863-2000
12 miles south of State College off Rt. 26, in the Stone Valley Recreation area.
Skate Penn is the only full Service Skate Shop in Centre County. We also specialize in Longboards like Landyachtz, Loaded, and Sector 9. We also pride ourselves with our mini indoor "Skate Park" containing a mini half pipe, rails to grind and funboxes. We carry board names like Plan B, Girl, Element, Zero, and Alien Workshop just to name a few. ...
Sky's the Limit Balloon Company (The)
- P.O. Box 605
- Lemont, PA 16851
- Phone: 814-234-5986
Centre County's only balloon company, specializing in rides, advertising & instruction.
18 hole public golf course with driving range, teaching Pro, Pro Shop, clubhouse, practice green.
Stone Valley Recreation Area
- 108 Business Service Bldg.
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-863-1164
Year-round cabin & group rental facilities; boating/fishing. Located 15 miles south of State College off Rt. 26.
Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center
- One Country Club Lane
- State College, PA 16803
- Phone: 814-234-8000
- Tollfree: 800-252-3551
Toftrees - meaning "Home Among The Trees" - was literally carved out of a forest of oak and white pines. Our resort is secluded in the center of the Toftrees community, nestled amid 1500 scenic wooded acres. Toftrees Resort & Conference Center has consistently been rated four stars by Golf Digest "Places to Play" and one of the top golf conference...
Tussey Mountain Outfitters
- 308 W. Linn St.
- Bellefonte, PA 16823
- Phone: 814-355-5690
Canoes, Kayaks, Sales, Rentals, Trips, Instruction, Repairs*Located next to Sunnyside Paddle Park on Spring Creek*Demo Canoes & Kayaks any time at the paddle parkCall for schedule of events and kayak classes
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