- Sierra McIntosh

    Howard 3-Day Itinerary

    Friday, May 8, 2026

    Day One

    • Arrive in Happy Valley and check in to Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/etc.
    • Visit the:
    • Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village - Preserved 19th-century industrial site and iron plantation. Take a self-guided tour of the grounds or schedule a visit with a tour guide on their website.
    • Dinner at:
    • Hublersburg Inn - Spirited American cuisine in a unique, historic atmosphere, seasonal menus, creative cocktails, local craft beer. $$
    • Dessert at:
    • Nittany Valley CreameryFarm fresh ice cream and ice cream treats from its charming Dairy Barn store.

    Day Two

    • Get breakfast at your Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/etc.
    • Pick up some food items for a day in Bald Eagle State Park.
    • Goot Essa - Amish-Made artisanal cheese fresh from the farm; meats, crackers, jams, and more also sold here.
    • Nittany Valley Creamery - Stock up with a pint of your favorite flavor(s) and some whoopie pies.
    • Spend a day in nature at:
    • Bald Eagle State Park - Rich mix of outdoor recreation and natural beauty.
    • The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle - The #1 eco-lodge in the country. Many nature trails and bird watching areas around the lodge.
    • Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir - Water-based recreation in Bald Eagle State Park with motorized boating, paddle boarding, swimming, water skiing and fishing. Rentals available!
    • Lunch & Dinner:
    • Make your own lunch and dinner at picnic areas around the lake, with tables and grills.
    • The Blonde Bistro - New wave American & local brews. $$

    Day Three

    • Check out of your Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/etc.
    • Grab brunch somewhere nearby:
    • Hublersburg Inn - Voted Best of State College for our Sunday Brunch; seasonal menus, creative cocktails, local craft beer. $$
    • Alloy Kitchen @ Titan Hollow - Shareable plates, entrees, cider & cocktails. $$

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