The Penn State Creamery is a must visit. I had the Peachy Paterno and loved the real chunks of fresh peaches in every bite. The rest of the family raved about the Chocolate Marshmallow and the Peanut Butter Swirl. Both were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. If you are in Happy Valley, make this a definite stop. You will not regret it.

An institute. Renowned for the Agriculture School's proud 100+++ year ice cream making and education history. Highly recommend doing one of the frozen dessert short courses of you have the time and means. The ice cream itself is very good of course, flavour and texture caters well to the US palate. Very large serves, only one flavour allowed in a cup/cone but you can try before you buy. Happy happy joy joy, death by chocolate are my solid favourites. Fresh dipped is always best, but you can also order the tubs to be delivered to you.

Delicious ice cream that is worth the usually long line! Although a tad pricey, they give you a very generous amount. The ice cream is not too melty, which I appreciate! Their flavors are always delicious; I enjoyed the Happy Happy Joy Joy flavor last time. I also love their death by chocolate, arboretum breeze, and peanut butter twist. I highly recommend stopping!

The Creamery at the University of Pennsylvania is a student-run ice cream shop located right on campus, known for serving locally sourced, small-batch flavors. It’s part of Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and originally launched as a way to highlight agricultural innovation and dairy science. The project gives students hands-on experience running a real food business, from production to marketing. Everything is made in-house, with seasonal flavors and rotating classics that reflect both quality and creativity. I had the mint chocolate chip—it was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Plus - it hit the spot on a hot day!

Everyone says that this place is THE place to go at Penn state and they were right. The ice cream is amazing. If you’re ever in Penn state, definitely give this a try. Ice cream is relatively cheap too

Figuring out the flow of things was a challenge but we figured it out. The staff was rough around the edges but the ice cream was so decadent and creamy. I have been thinking about the strawberry cheesecake ice cream since I left. Bring a cooler as they have ice cream , milk, and cheese prepackaged to take home.

I have had the ice cream at other shops that scoop it and thought it was good but I had always wanted to stop at the main creamery. It was good but a huge disappointment. You can only order a $6 double scoop whether in a cone or cup. And - you can mix the scoops. You can only order the 2 scoops of one flavor. I wouldn't waste my time and paid parking to go again. I will find a more customer oriented shop that allows ordering 2 scoop of 2 different flavors. Like I said a HUGE disappointment. I threw most of my $6 cup away.

All I can say is WOW!! The atmosphere, the size, the fans, the setting.....it all made for an amazing first time in Happy Valley, at a football game! Watching an entire crowd of over 100,000 people, chant and roar and love on each other, was just amazing! I knew it would be fun, but I wasn't prepared to fall in love with everything about the stadium and PSU.

This is an incredible place to watch a Penn State football game. There is a deafening roar of a jam packed crowd of over 100k passionate Penn State fans cheering on each and every exciting play. At halftime, Penn State features one of the best marching bands in the nation adding to the whole experience. The stadium is in process of being refurbished and now features a modern high def scoreboard. Highly recommend experiencing a game at this iconic venue.

Going to a Pennstate football game is an amazing experience. We had a great time and everyone was awesome. Like most college or NFL football games, you can expect high prices for food and drinks. You can also expect long lines at the food and drinks. I wish the bleachers were more like the Eagles stadium but it is what it is. In the 3rd quarter, we got a little lost coming down to the bottom of the stadium as our seats were high up. We didn't leave the stadium but we were close to the exits. However, we were stopped and excused of trying to re-enter after leaving. They said we were not allowed back in but we literally just walked off the stairs after coming down from our seats. The person was completely rude and refused to listen to what we were saying even though we just passed 2 security guards on the stairs. It has me second guessing whether I want to attend another game. We were there for my daughter who was being honored on the field. She attends an affiliate college. I grew up watching Pennstate, my entire family are fans, but I find it embarrassing to be treated that way and don't care to have that experience again. Especially with my autistic son attending who absolutely loves Pennstate.

Not technically a PSU fan but have been to a few games at beaver stadium. Always had a good time and fans were always respectful to me for not being a fan, for most part (you always have those couple of idiots). I highly recommend you go to at least one game at night as it a experience you can't get at most stadiums, college or nfl.

Great atmosphere, people are very friendly and helpful. First time being in State College, drove from South Carolina, walked around campus and asked questions of several students and they were friendly, helpful and informative.

As a visiting fan during a Whiteout, the atmosphere is unmatched to any other stadium i have traveled to. The fans tailgating before were super accepting, I think I was offered over a dozen hotdogs/burgers before the game, cheers with probably 30-40 people about having a good game, and the intensity In the stadium itself is great. So jealous of the "We Are Penn State" chant, Mo Bamba, your band, the amount of people in the stadium, everything. Everything EXCEPT the hills... Parked in Lot 36, and that first hill down is brutal on the knees.

You don't have to be a Penn State fan to appreciate the energy of seeing a game here. Such a great experience!

Incredible Art collection. Some of the paintings are absolutely stunning. People are so talented. I really appreciated the historical pieces. Art from 618?! That is incredible!! They have an interactive sensory section for children and it was very nice! Many thanks to the donors who made this possible. The building and architecture is beautiful!

I really enjoyed the Re/Collecting the Andes exhibit at the Palmer Art Museum. The soft lighting made the colorful artifacts, like the woven bags and pottery, stand out beautifully. The exhibit was well-organized, guiding me through different parts of Andean culture step by step. One piece that caught my eye was a brightly woven coca leaf bag with amazing patterns. The way everything was displayed made it easy to connect with the history and stories of the Andes. It was a memorable and inspiring experience.

A hidden gem! The University needs to add more signage for wayfinding. Many people who I have talked to whom have toured the school with their students never saw the Palmer Museum of Art- it should not be missed.

Loved it. The admission was free. Very unique. Our kids loved it as well.

A great museum. Very professionally done. I felt like I was in NYC.

Exceptional collections. Guest artist assemblies and paintings were amazing! Location next to PSU Arboretum makes this an easy place to visit. No cost to enter. Suggested donation $7/person. Not required though.

The Re/Collecting the Andes exhibit at the Palmer Museum in State College is a well thought out and executed exhibit within the museum. Dr Heaney and his students did a fantastic job at writing descriptions. As their big idea implies, they wanted to give back the power to the people of Andes culture and the exhibit was a great representation of this.The lighting in the room allowed for each description to be seen clearly. My personal favorite artifact was the coke bottle. My only complaint is that I did not love how silent the room was, and I would’ve liked cultural music.

I visited the Bryce Jordan center for the Winter jam event. The event went great. We had no problems with seating or any of the workers. Everyone did their job well and was pleasant. The only issue was with the parking. They diverted us to another area by the baseball field due to the size of our vans. However, we saw multiple Vans parked in the regular parking. Go figure.

Excellent venue for concerts. Had an amazing time. Seats were great, staff was super friendly, and everything was reasonably priced.

In addition to NCAA Men's College Basketball events, I have also attended 2 concert events at the Bryce Jordan Center in Happy Valley State College Pennsylvania. While I must say that the venue was not constructed with the type of acoustic one would expect from a venue that has hosted an extraordinary number of concerts and musical performances but it's a location in which I have always felt at home watching Big Ten Conference Basketball. I was also extremely fortunate to be in attendance for the only mainstream nationally televised and recognized professional mixed martial arts event in the building's history since opening its doors in the mid 1990's and I truly wish the likes of the company formerly known as Belator, the Pacific Fight League, or the UFC would consider the BJC as being worthy of another great live fight card.

Went to see Shinedown, 3 Days Grace, and From Ashes to New here. Totally awesome show from a big act like Shinedown and I'm glad they were able to bring a large act this close to me (1.5 hrs). My 10 year old loved it as well. Parking was close and traffic flow was good getting out.

Absolutely stunning building! Large open arena with lots of seating and ground floor options. Security was tight which I personally liked. Lots of room to move around throughout the venue. They had lots of food, drink and snack options. Beers were priced at $10-12 I believe. Food was moderately priced! We grabbed tickets for the Killers/Smiths event. It was righteous! Acoustics were loud and bassy! Nice audio.

I went here for an aew wrestling show it was so cool, the light were amazing, fireworks as well. I definitely will return, placed gets super busy in this area due to it being a college town, parking is 20$ per car.

I had an amazing time at the concert here but the worker that was to help me find my seat was no help at all… I came here recently for Travis Scott’s highly anticipated Circus Maximus tour. The lady that was to help me find my seat was no help at all and was very rude. She was at section 104 so beware! Other than that I recommend the BJC to anyone!

The amount of detail put into this museum and the displays is amazing! Some interactive sections for kids but not geared toward kids. Lots of information about ALL the Penn State athletics, history with current updates, the impact the athletes and coaches have had on the university, local community, and world at large. If you have ever played a sport, watched a sport, have interest in PSU or surrounding area you will find something to enjoy here. Very well presented, cool way to spend an hour or so.

What a great, friendly visit! Liz met us and went over and above in the super useful information on State College area! Bill, a volunteer is so generous with his time and knowledgeable, bringing the history and stories to life. The museum is really well designed, a clear and accessible overview of the birth and growth of Penn State varsity sports including stories of individual sportsmen and women. Really interesting display with inspiring stories of Penn Staters in WW2. Thanks so much for a memorable visit!

Visited before going to the Shinedown concert. The staff is great, friendly, and knowledgeable. Great collection of PSU sports throughout the years. After a walk through of the museum, they took us up to check out the inside of Beaver Stadium. It’s very impressive!!! Thank you to the staff there on April 8, 2023.

Great expierence. Alot of history. The tour ends by walking out into beaver stadium.

It was interesting to learn about the depth of sports history at Penn State. The staff at the front desk were very kind and pleasant to speak with. They even answered some of my questions on other activities to do in the State College area!

Wonderf behind the scenes tour of the stadium! So much history and loved being able to walk through the players tunnel.

I recently had the pleasure of touring the PSU All Sports Museum with my family. The passionate, friendly, and knowledgeable staff is the cherry on top of the museum. I cannot recommend the museum enough and look forward to our next time back.

I absolutely loved it here!! All of the workers are so kind and generous, and the atmosphere here is very calming and warm! The food here is delicious as well, and you can definitely tell it’s made with care!

I’m from out of the area but knew about this coffee shop and so when we planned a trip to State College, I knew I wanted to stop by. The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere peaceful. The outdoor seating area with plants and string lights is such a cute addition . The lattes we tried we were amazing! They have some sugar free options 👌🏻 they have gluten free pastries. Highly recommend!

I had the healthy almond biscoff latte, that was so delicious, best coffee I've had in a while. I recommend the chicken caesar panini. Employees are very friendly and attentive, place is clean authentic and cozy. I'm a loyal customer from now on🫶🏾

Potentially the most underrated coffee shop in State College! I really appreciated that they had a parking lot, as well as a parking garage right there. The line was long (I waited about 30 mins) but it was moving fairly quickly considering! They have a super wide menu, so it was very hard to decide what to get. They are on the pricier side, but worth it once you taste it! I got a caprese panini and their rose cardamom latte. Both were incredible and the portion sizes were large. Their soft pretzels looked delicious, and I can’t wait to come back and try a signature frappe. The workers were all very friendly, despite how crazy it was in there! I did struggle to find seating at first but eventually found a spot to sit down and enjoy my food.

So worth the hype. The pretzels alone are amazing enough to make me wanna come back. Also had the chocolate covered coffee bean mocha frappe which was like a coffee milkshake and the harvest salad which was very fresh

This place is my favorite spot in Happy Valley. It's always super busy, but the staff works hard to keep the line moving while being nice and polite. The lattes are delicious and the soft pretzels are THE BEST. 100% worth the wait.

I love this place so much! The food is phenomenal and the people are extremely welcoming. The place has a great atmosphere and the natural lighting is pleasant. The teas are extremely fresh and aromatic- I particularly loved the matcha. I come here often and make sure to show it off to any newcomers. I read the one star reviews, and they are outrageously wrong. Don’t trust the one stars. Come to Sowers!!!

We absolutely love this restaurant and recommend it to anyone looking for a celebration or just amazing dinner spot. My husband and I have been coming here for every anniversary (plus any reason to celebrate) and have never been disappointed. Wanted to leave this review and do a shoutout to Rachel who truly made our 5 year anniversary dinner 5-Star. Thank you again to everyone at this establishment - we love each visit !

Overall the experience was good, just not quite great enough for 5 stars. The service was phenomenal from both our waiter and the host. Our waiter accommodated our allergies well and suggested the best menu options. The main reason I couldn't give full stars was that the pricing just doesn't line up with the food. For as much as we spent, I expected the food to be of higher quality and quantity. The fish was bland and had too much oil on it. The pork chop was cooked too much and was chewy. It would have also been nice to have more menu options. The dessert was good and not too heavy.

Environment was super welcoming and staff was very friendly. Our server Maddie gave us exceptional service. The food was unbelievable and would 10/10 go again.

The food is always 10/10. This is my favorite restaurant to eat at in state college. Service is just a tad too slow but they are very nice. We always end up getting the Branzino. It’s our favorite thing to eat here

Great ambiance with good service and the food and drinks were good. I recommend making a reservation.

IIt was my first time there and we were a party of 4 with no reservation. The staff went above and beyond and were able to accommodate us especially considering they were very busy. The food was good, portions were small, menu was very limited and thought it was overpriced.

Rachel was a fantastic server! Food and service was top tier! Highly recommend

The Penn State Creamery is a must visit. I had the Peachy Paterno and loved the real chunks of fresh peaches in every bite. The rest of the family raved about the Chocolate Marshmallow and the Peanut Butter Swirl. Both were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. If you are in Happy Valley, make this a definite stop. You will not regret it.

An institute. Renowned for the Agriculture School's proud 100+++ year ice cream making and education history. Highly recommend doing one of the frozen dessert short courses of you have the time and means. The ice cream itself is very good of course, flavour and texture caters well to the US palate. Very large serves, only one flavour allowed in a cup/cone but you can try before you buy. Happy happy joy joy, death by chocolate are my solid favourites. Fresh dipped is always best, but you can also order the tubs to be delivered to you.

Delicious ice cream that is worth the usually long line! Although a tad pricey, they give you a very generous amount. The ice cream is not too melty, which I appreciate! Their flavors are always delicious; I enjoyed the Happy Happy Joy Joy flavor last time. I also love their death by chocolate, arboretum breeze, and peanut butter twist. I highly recommend stopping!

The Creamery at the University of Pennsylvania is a student-run ice cream shop located right on campus, known for serving locally sourced, small-batch flavors. It’s part of Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and originally launched as a way to highlight agricultural innovation and dairy science. The project gives students hands-on experience running a real food business, from production to marketing. Everything is made in-house, with seasonal flavors and rotating classics that reflect both quality and creativity. I had the mint chocolate chip—it was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Plus - it hit the spot on a hot day!

Everyone says that this place is THE place to go at Penn state and they were right. The ice cream is amazing. If you’re ever in Penn state, definitely give this a try. Ice cream is relatively cheap too

Figuring out the flow of things was a challenge but we figured it out. The staff was rough around the edges but the ice cream was so decadent and creamy. I have been thinking about the strawberry cheesecake ice cream since I left. Bring a cooler as they have ice cream , milk, and cheese prepackaged to take home.

I have had the ice cream at other shops that scoop it and thought it was good but I had always wanted to stop at the main creamery. It was good but a huge disappointment. You can only order a $6 double scoop whether in a cone or cup. And - you can mix the scoops. You can only order the 2 scoops of one flavor. I wouldn't waste my time and paid parking to go again. I will find a more customer oriented shop that allows ordering 2 scoop of 2 different flavors. Like I said a HUGE disappointment. I threw most of my $6 cup away.

I was looking for a unique spot to get some work done during my visit to State College & this fit the bill wonderfully! Great vibes amongst books & vintage shop, but slow service in the cafe due to being ran by students. They were out of both things I ordered & didn’t let me know, but when my snacks never came, the manager acted quickly to find a solution. - also great prices; there are many options $7 and under

One of my absolute favorite places to visit! I extremely love this place. The workers, atmosphere, and everything else are so amazing! I would highly recommend this inclusive business to anybody who is cool!

Great place to chill and hang out. With some book-reading ambience music from local bands to a good variety of books to buy off-the-shelf, it's one of the nicest nooks in downtown state college.

Jazz Brunch Webster's Bookstore & Cafe was delightful this past Sunday. There was a nice assortment of brunch foods, the stars for me being the roasted potatoes, probably the best I’ve had while dining out and the fresh fruit. The pancake texture was a little off for me, but Hubby said a little extra syrup did the trick for him. Kudos to Webster’s for serving organic maple syrup, I hate when the only option at a restaurant is “pancake syrup” whatever all that concoction is…. The background live music was lovely and just the right volume so table conversation could still be enjoyed. Cool place to browse, too!

Can I please move in? This place is enchanting! There are books, coffee, food, clothes and some antiques, what else can I ask for? Loved the tables in little nooks where one can study, read or hide from the world:))). We accidentally got here, right after we have already had lunch, so we didn’t get a chance to try the goods, but this is the first place on our list for our next visit to State College

Great place for their Sunday brunch with a wonderful atmosphere and great delicious food!

Reminds me of places in Greenwich Village in the 60s. The bowls we had were the size of a side salad in most restaurants with prices of a large vegan bowl in Greenwich Village of today. I had a chia latte which tasted watered down.

Good appetizers, entrees were OK. The steak frites was not that great. Steak was overcooked (asked for med rare vs well done in picture) and without the sauce it would be uneditable. Dry and just generally not great. The service was disappointing. Our waiter really killed the vibe at our table. Not sure why. ASG upstairs has better food and service. Corner room is more like an Applebees

The most iconic restaurant in State College. Food is always delicious and the staff is courteous and extremely professional. If you've never been, it's a must.

It was really good and convenient to walk to. It’s right outside of the Penn state campus. Highly recommend.

Giving this place 3 stars because it is very un-accesible. The only restrooms available are by going up there flights of stairs. The booths were narrow and difficult to manage getting in and out (with dignity) if your knees don't work well. Yes, the food was good. Wait staff was quick to answer questions and food came hot. Tomato Soup was wonderful with the toasted Gouda sandwich. Husband enjoyed his Salmon Caesar Salad. BUT if you aren't an able-bodied college student, you'll need to skip this place.

Very nice, casual restaurant. We started with the pretzel bites and the chili fries. The chili fries were pretty good, but the pretzel bites were amazing. They were so rich, soft, and had a really good sauce. I got the double bacon cheeseburger and it was very juicy and flavorful. The bacon was good quality and properly cooked. It had a nice sauce on the bun too. The fries were decent. Service was good and food came out in a reasonable time considering it was somewhat busy. Definitely recommend this place.

Just a really cool place, right off PSU campus. Decent beer selection, could be better. That's my only complaint. Everyone loved their food. I had a burger. It was very good, perfectly cooked, perfectly melted cheese and the roll was good. The guy hosting was really cool and our waitress was a sweetheart.

By far the best eggs benedict I’ve ever had! Most places don’t do much with the standard English muffin, but here it was crispy and garlicky which enhanced the savoriness of the ham, egg yolk and amazing hollandaise sauce. It was a perfect and super satisfying breakfast.