Samantha’s Guidebook
Food scene
Great burgers, blend of sirloin, chuck, brisket, and short ribs, not to mention the house fries. If you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, The Field Restaurant is a comfortable and satisfying option.
The Field Burger and Tap
1 Country Club LaneGreat burgers, blend of sirloin, chuck, brisket, and short ribs, not to mention the house fries. If you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, The Field Restaurant is a comfortable and satisfying option.
This is one of our favorite pizza places for either in or take-out.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi Way Pizza Pub
1301 W College AveThis is one of our favorite pizza places for either in or take-out.
The #1 Breakfast place in town. The place the locals all know and love.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Waffle Shop West
1610 W College AveThe #1 Breakfast place in town. The place the locals all know and love.
A unique dining experience that is filled with a tremendous historical decorum and an equally impressive menu.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tavern
220 E College AveA unique dining experience that is filled with a tremendous historical decorum and an equally impressive menu.
Federal Taphouse is a restaurant that serves an extensive food and beverage list including 100 beers on tap, 10 wines on tap. Located downtown it is a great space.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Federal Taphouse
130 S Fraser StFederal Taphouse is a restaurant that serves an extensive food and beverage list including 100 beers on tap, 10 wines on tap. Located downtown it is a great space.
Another great, locally owned breakfast place. This restaurant is located in Boalsburg.
Breakfast on Boal
603 Boal AvenueAnother great, locally owned breakfast place. This restaurant is located in Boalsburg.
Faccia Luna
Great pizza and pasta and nearby!
Bars, Wineries, Distilleries and Cideries
Fun contemporary bar with both indoor and outdoor seating.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen StFun contemporary bar with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Another contemporary bar that offers uniques foods and street level seating.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver AveAnother contemporary bar that offers uniques foods and street level seating.
A local favorite sports bar with countless drink options and live TVs throughout. By the way, the food is pretty good too.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Champs Downtown
139 S Allen StA local favorite sports bar with countless drink options and live TVs throughout. By the way, the food is pretty good too.
A college town favorite for years that offers both indoor and outdoor seating and often live entertainment.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe 210 West
210 W College AveA college town favorite for years that offers both indoor and outdoor seating and often live entertainment.
One of the best cideries in the area just on the outside of town, but worth the 10 minute drive. Great atmosphere and entertainment. A day or night favorite.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
J.L. Farm & Cidery-814 Cider Works
3392 Shingletown RdOne of the best cideries in the area just on the outside of town, but worth the 10 minute drive. Great atmosphere and entertainment. A day or night favorite.
Locally owned winery, a beautiful place and great location.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University Wine Company
540 Misty Hill DriveLocally owned winery, a beautiful place and great location.
Locally owned distillery, this is a fun place with great spirits and cocktails. All ingredients are locally sourced. Located in Bellefonte, just 12 miles away.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Spring Spirits
198 Match Factory PlaceLocally owned distillery, this is a fun place with great spirits and cocktails. All ingredients are locally sourced. Located in Bellefonte, just 12 miles away.
The old "Skeller" is now remade into one or the more fun, energetic and popular places in town. Inside and outside seating with corn-hole in the outside patio.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doggie's Pub
108 S Pugh StThe old "Skeller" is now remade into one or the more fun, energetic and popular places in town. Inside and outside seating with corn-hole in the outside patio.
Shops or Repairs
Coming into town with your bikes? Need any equipment, repairs or supplies, this is your place. 1.4 miles from our home.
The Bicycle Shop
441 W College AveComing into town with your bikes? Need any equipment, repairs or supplies, this is your place. 1.4 miles from our home.
This is the local tried, true and TRUSTED vehicle repair garage. Tell them we sent you.
Graham's Exxon
815 South Allen StreetThis is the local tried, true and TRUSTED vehicle repair garage. Tell them we sent you.
Need any auto parts for DIY repairs or service, these are the people to go to. (3.8 miles from our home.)
Advance Auto Parts
1602 North Atherton StreetNeed any auto parts for DIY repairs or service, these are the people to go to. (3.8 miles from our home.)
Parks and Recreation Areas
Holmes-Foster Park
901 Westerly PkwyLocal park near our home.
Orchard Park
1013 Bayberry DrLocal park right up the street.
Stone Valley, a great place to hike or rent a canoe or kayak.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Valley Recreation Area
325 Charter Oak RdStone Valley, a great place to hike or rent a canoe or kayak.
Colyer is a great place to hike, boat, kayak or fish. Easy access boat ramps.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colyer Lake
Lingle RoadColyer is a great place to hike, boat, kayak or fish. Easy access boat ramps.
The famous Mt Nittany, a great hike and a great view.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdThe famous Mt Nittany, a great hike and a great view.
Ski resort and all season recreation, that includes mini golf, batting cages, skate park and go-carts. They also host concerts and Wings Fest on summer Thursdays. Located in Boalsburg.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation
301 Bear Meadows RdSki resort and all season recreation, that includes mini golf, batting cages, skate park and go-carts. They also host concerts and Wings Fest on summer Thursdays. Located in Boalsburg.
Large local lake with very good fishing, boating activities as well as a beach.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Águila Calva
149 Main Park RdLarge local lake with very good fishing, boating activities as well as a beach.
Sightseeing
Our home is 1.5 miles from Penn State. Penn State is a beautiful campus, stop by and see the Nittany Lion or have ice cream at the famous Berkey Creamery.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penn State University
Our home is 1.5 miles from Penn State. Penn State is a beautiful campus, stop by and see the Nittany Lion or have ice cream at the famous Berkey Creamery.
Health and Medical
Need some health care, first aid or medical attention...
MedExpress Urgent Care
1613 N Atherton StJust in case you need a doctor.
Rite Aid
510 Westerly PkwyComplete Pharmacy blocks from our home
Mount Nittany Medical Center: Emergency Room
1800 E Park AveNearest Hospital...
Coffee Shops
Rothrock Coffee
1736 S Atherton StLocally owned coffee shop.
Locally owned coffee shop, that provides meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Great coffee and great food.
Good Day Cafe
286 W Hamilton AveLocally owned coffee shop, that provides meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Great coffee and great food.
Another great locally owned coffee shop. This shop is located in Boalsburg.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pump Station Cafe
103 Boal AveAnother great locally owned coffee shop. This shop is located in Boalsburg.
New York Style Bagels and breakfast sandwiches. A local's favorite. (.8 miles from our home)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bagel Crust Cafe
460 Westerly PkwyNew York Style Bagels and breakfast sandwiches. A local's favorite. (.8 miles from our home)