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Penn State
Roar with the Penn State Nittany Lions!
Whether you're a rival fan or a Penn State alumnus, discover why game day at Penn State University is second to none! Soak up the energy of thousands of people flooding the campus to catch all the action. See hundreds of RVs taking tailgating to a new level. And win or lose, experience the lighthearted spirit that gives Happy Valley its name.
We have all the visitor information you'll need to make your visit to Penn State a roaring success! Don't miss any of the fun and exciting events at Penn State by checking out our calendar of events. We have the tools to make your visit to Penn State a win from start to finish!
With so many places to stay, it's easy to find hotels near Penn State. Whether you're visiting Penn State to catch a game, visit a student or tour the university, you'll find a wide selection of affordable lodging options at your fingertips. And don't miss your chance to sample the amazing restaurants in the Penn State area.
Penn State is a great place for meetings and conferences, too! With a state-of-the-art convention center, planning a meeting in Penn State has never been quicker or easier.
Whether you're catching a game, studying at the university or planning an event in Penn State, catch the spirit and see why your visit to Central Pennsylvania is sure to be a roaring good time!
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Ag Progress Days
- Rt. 45, Larson Agricultural Research Center
- 2710 West Pine Grove Road
- Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865
- Phone: 814-865-2081
Technology, information, and fun! A family event held at the Russell Larson Ag Research Center in Rock Springs, that you won't want to miss.Hosted by the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State, Ag Progress Days features: -400 Ag exhibitors, field machinery and no-till planter demonstrations-information on ag and renewable energy and the...
Arboretum at Penn State
- 336 Forest Resources Building
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-9118
395-acre campus site being developed. Botanical gardens, conservatory & greenhouses, education center, turfgrass research & air quality learning.
Bryce Jordan Center
- Penn State University
- 127 Bryce Jordan Center
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-863-5500 direct
16,000-seat arena. Conferences, entertainment and sporting events.
Located in Mateer Building, between Park Avenue and Fischer RoadFlavorful cuisines in a relaxing, contemporary setting. Breakfast, lunch, and special event dinners.
Center for the Performing Arts (PSU)
- 101 Eisenhower Auditorium
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-863-0255
- Tollfree: 1800ARTSTIX
World-class symphonies, ballet and Broadway shows, jazz, drama, dance.
Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center
- 800 East Park Avenue
- (directly across from Beaver Stadium open daily till 6PM)
- Open Daily till 6PM
- State College, PA 16803
- Phone: 814-231-1400
- Tollfree: 800-358-5466
Visitors can find out what’s happening in the area; purchase parking permits, pick up campus & area maps and brochures. The Center features state-of-the-art Interactive Tourism Network Kiosks, a large brochure/information area, an exhibit gallery, a 124 seat auditorium, cyber café, retail and vending area and much more! The Center is open and...
Creamery - Penn State
- 119 Food Science Building
- Berkey Creamery
- Penn State University
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-7535
Most visitors to the Creamery at Penn State know only of its famous ice cream, sherbet, and cheeses sold at the store or over the Internet, but what they don't know is that it is the largest university creamery in the nation. The new Berkey Creamery store is two and one half times the size of the old Creamery. With all the extra space, it now can...
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management
- 801 Donald H. Ford Bldg
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-1851
Travel-related studies on marketing, economic, social, cultural impact issues.
Dining Room at Nittany Lion Inn
- 200 W. Park Ave.
- State College, PA 16803
- Phone: 814-865-8590
Superb classic American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Gardens Restaurant, Penn Stater
- 215 Innovation Blvd
- State College, PA 16803
- Phone: 814-863-5090
Superb continental cuisine with the freshest seafood and lavish buffets.
HUB-Robeson Art Galleries
- 241 HUB-Robeson Center
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-2563
Exhibitions of contemporary visual art by students, emerging and professional artists. Inclusive of all national & international cultures, artists and art forms.
Legends Pub, Penn Stater
- Penn State Research Park
- State College, PA 16803
- Phone: 814-863-5080
Relaxing lighter fare.
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.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at Penn State)
- 126 Outreach Building
- 100 Innovation Boulevard
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: (814) 867-4278
For adults 50 and better. Olli offers affordable trips, learning and social activities in State College, Bellefonte, Penns Valley and Philipsburg.
Otto's Cafe
- 110 Kern Graduate Building
- The Pennsylvania State University
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-OTTO
Made-to-order deli, hearty soups, grilled specialties, desserts, coffee favorites
Some of the greatest entertainment in the Alleghenies.
Palmer Museum of Art
- Curtin Road
- Penn State University
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-7672
Dramatic and exciting describe the Palmer Art Museum.
Penn State All-Sports Museum
- 1 Beaver Stadium
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-0044
Photographs, memorabilia, artifacts and trophies tracing the history at Penn State Athletics, featuring 31 varsity sports.
Penn State Alumni Association
- Hintz Alumni Center
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-6516
Penn State Bookstore
- Penn State Bookstore Bldg.
- Pollock Road
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-863-3250
Books, PSU apparel and gifts.
Penn State Conferences & Institutes
- 225 Penn Stater Conf. Center Hotel
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-863-5100
- Tollfree: 800-PSU-TODAY
High quality seminars, workshops and conferences. In-depth conference planning.
Penn State Continuing Education
- 329 Building, Suite 408
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-3443
- Tollfree: 800-228-1627
Credit and Non-credit classes for adult students.
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 HUB Dining
- HUB/Robeson Center on Campus
- University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-7623
Nine newly renovated shops featuring a variety of cuisines, on PSU campus.
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.
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