257 Washington Avenue
Bellefonte, PA 16823
265,900

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Find your happy in Central PA...

Whether you collect stamps and antiques, collect bruises from wiping out on the trails or you like to collect 100,000 of your closest friends for football…happy is waiting for you in Central PA!

Contact the Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-358-5466 or log on to  www.centralPACVB.com to plan your trip, your meeting or your sports event today!

Coming from out of town? Need airline tickets? Rental car reservation? Bus or train schedule? Whether by air, rail or the open road, there are many ways to get to Happy Valley, and a lot of cool places to go and things to do along the way. Click and go to the How to Get Here page!

Fullington's weekend bus trips to New York City were a huge success last year! The service is back for the 2009-10 semesters, offering trips on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Click here for more information, or buy tickets now at Fullington Bus Co.'s website.

Bed and Breakfast
538 Brush Mountain Road
Spring Mills
(814) 422-0386
Website
Perched high atop Brush Mountain, this rustic, luxurious heavy timber-frame inn has two master suites with scenic views and jacuzzi tubs. Also, three additional, spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms. Perfect place for celebrations, corporate meetings, get-away weekends, Penn State Alumni reunions, and weddings or other special occasions!

215 Innovation Blvd.
Penn State Research Park
State College
(814) 863-5050 or (800) 233-7505
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Located 3.7 Miles from Downtown
Non-smoking, free wireless internet, pool, fitness room, restaurant

Downtown State College offers great shopping, delicious dining, family fun, and events for all ages. Click here for more about Downtown, or visit the Downtown State College website.

Considering a meal out at one of Happy Valley's fine restaurants? Looking to dine outside, locate a non-smoking establishment, or satisfy your sweet tooth? Use our guide to find exactly what you desire, or to try a new place! View the varieties of cuisine and atmosphere in the area by clicking here.

Indian
International
Vegetarian
222 E. Calder Way
State College
(814) 237-3400
Website
Enjoy an upscale and elegant meal in one of State College's most unique restaurants. Lunch buffets offered Tuesday-Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm with more than 6 main courses, with additional South Indian selections on the weekends.

and Yes, They Do Have Indoor Plumbing!
If you’ve never stayed in a lodge or cabin while visiting Happy Valley, you might be missing out on the perfect lodging experience for you and your friends or family. You might think you need to be remarkably outdoorsy to enjoy a lodge or cabin, or that you’ll need to pack everything but your kitchen sink in order to survive the weekend. You might even think you’ll be "roughing it." Read more!

It's been 25 years since Greg Woodman, also founder of our very own HappyValley.com, created "Stand-Up Joe." Now these Joes are the guests of honor at tailgates and Penn State-game parties everywhere. Congratulations, Greg, on 25 years of bringing JoePa to Penn State fans everywhere! Read more of the story from the Penn State Alumni Association.

Did you know that Mad Mex has 41 vegetarian options on its menu?  We've searched high and low for The Vegetarian's Guide to Happy Valley

HappyValley.com has the ONLY comprehensive New Home Community Guide online! This Guide lists all of the new community housing options in the Happy Valley region. These exciting communities offer every housing style imaginable. The Guide provides starting price points, contact information and you can link directly to the websites of many builders and realtors presenting these homes! Click here for more!

by Sarah Haight
In today’s economy, it’s not as easy to look hot without breaking the bank. As a fashion-conscious young professional, I have mastered where to shop in Happy Valley to maintain a fresh, trendy look without shelling out too much cash. Here are some of the places that I go to update my wardrobe.

Why eat just anywhere when you can dine on top of the world… or at least on top of Happy Valley. In November 2008, the Mt. Nittany Inn reopened at its historic location on top of the mountain between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, overlooking beautiful Penns Valley. The breathtaking view from their deck, combined with fresh, delicious menu offerings make the Mt. Nittany Inn the perfect choice for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Read more!

Penn State is the magnet that draws millions of visitors here every year. Around the office we refer to downtown
State College as Happy Valley’s Crown Jewel, in fact we dedicated an entire issue of our Fun Guide to it last year. But the boundaries of Happy Valley extend beyond State College, and if you haven't ventured out, you’re missing a big and wonderful part of the visitor experience. This issue we’re excited to feature two of our favorite places "outside the bubble"...read more!

Happy Valley boasts dozens of hotels, necessary for all the football games, Penn State events, winter activities, summer fun, sports tournaments and more. For a comprehensive listing of hotels, (such as the Atherton Hotel) click here!