- Nichole Yatta

    Memorial Day Weekend: 4-Day Itinerary

    Thursday, April 23, 2026

    Friday, May 22

    Saturday, May 23

    • Grab breakfast or lunch at:
      • The Corner Room - Delicious classic breakfast & cocktails. Celebrating 100 years in operation! $$
      • Kinfork Cafe - Country Market - fresh baked goods, hand-churned ice cream and coffee drinks.
    • Get outdoors and have fun:
    • Boalsburg Memorial Day Parade
      • Starts @ 3 pm; starting at Blue Spring Park and ending at the fire station.
    • Get the best cheesesteak for dinner:
      • Antifragile Brewery - Cute & cozy local brewery with cocktails, beer, and cheesesteaks. $
      • Local Whiskey - Irish pub featuring classic grub, along with select whiskeys & beers on tap. $
      • Penn Steaks - Cheesesteaks and other munchies served in a casual space that's open late. $
    • America250 Concert w/ Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett

    Sunday, May 24

    • Grab brunch at:
    • Go for a walk:
      • The Arboretum @ Penn State - A peaceful oasis near downtown State College.
      • Downtown State College Art Walk - Self-guided tour featuring over 40 pieces of public art; murals, sculptures, and mosaics.
    • Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest
      • Featuring 75+ local and regional breweries, with expanded options for wine, cider, and spirits at Panzer Stadium.
      • Get tickets @ HoppyValleyBrewersFest.com
    • Grab dinner:
      • The Field Burger & Tap - Farm-to-table experience with hand-formed burgers, local craft beer, and hand-spun milkshakes. $$
      • Happy Valley Brewing Co. - Relaxed microbrewery & eatery in a converted barn; craft beers & comfort food. $$
      • Celebrities - American-style dining with daily specials. $

    Monday, May 25

    • Check out of Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/etc.
    • Get Breakfast:
    • Memorial Day Festival in Boalsburg
      • Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum - Live music, fantastic local fare, unique artisans and vendors, special museum tours, and historic reenactors!
      • Memorial Day Carnival - Rides, games, and food @ Pine Street in Boalsburg, PA.

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