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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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State College is a home rule municipality (styled as a "borough") in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Along with the adjoining College Township, it is home to the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
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Penn State, home of the Nittany Lions, is the main campus of a university system with nearly 100,000 students in all. The State College campus has over 45,000 students, and its undergraduate enrollment of over 40,000 makes it one of the five largest university campuses in America by undergraduate enrollment.
Small, free anthropology museum with a collection of archaeological, cultural, and biological artifacts.
Sculpture of the Penn State mascot, the Nittany Lion. Said to be one of the most photographed locations in Pennsylvania.
Ghost town just outside of State College. Scotia was an iron mining town until the early 1900s. There are a few concrete structures remaining, now covered in graffiti. Exploring further from the main hub reveals an abandoned car hidden in the pine forest.
A variety of artists come to display their work on the streets of downtown State College and surrounding campus area. Live music, food stands and family friendly activities bring people from all over Pennsylvania.
State College's most authentic Mexican cuisine is in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant located inside a Uni-Mart. A Downtown location also exists. Serving Oaxacan street food.
Upscale downtown restaurant serving classy cuisine, including fresh local salads and wagyu steaks. Adjacent to Penn State, and a town mainstay.
The largest university creamery in the nation. Serves ice cream and sherbets, as well as snacks, milk and coffee.
Best Korean food in town. Offering easygoing options including bulgogi, bibimbop & galbi, plus lunch deals.
Microbrewery with many local beer options, and pub-style food including burgers, mac and cheese, and pizzas.
Locally sourced cuisine, including craft sandwiches, with whiskey tastings and cocktails made with in-house spirits.
Yummy ice-cream and fresh bottle milk. Old fashioned flavors of ice cream can be found here.
Extremely popular breakfast and lunch diner famous for waffles, pancakes and sandwiches.
Farm to table Southern cuisine and soul food served in a rustic dining room
Mouth-wateringly authentic Szechuan cuisine served in a no-frills eatery. Popular with Chinese transfer students. Classic Chinese dishes are also offered
Beers on tap with ever evolving menu, as of this writing focused on seafood and Creole cuisine
Downtown location of markets with seasonal fruits & local vegetables for sale. Cafe lunch menu including hearty sandwiches and soups
The Phryst is one of State College's basement bars with a dedication to local music scene, friendly atmosphere, pool tables. Order a cheesesteak or a famous egg roll and enjoy local music.
Newest hotel in State College!
Quaint hotel with wonderful specials and packages.
By bus
Megabus serves State College with numerous buses from New York City, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago.
By car
State College is connected to nearby cities by the following highways.
Football is a big deal throughout the Midwest, but college football is an especially big deal for Penn State fans.
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