Attractions
Family FavoriteLincoln Caverns
Under $25Guided tours through two crystal caverns with nature trails and gem panning near Huntingdon.
SightseeingOutdoor AdventureFamily Favorite
Happy Valley
204 West Beaver Avenue · State College, PA
Why you should go…
Happy Valley is the visitor brand for Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to Penn State University and the town of State College. The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is the region's destination marketing organization, operating visitor centers in State College, Bellefonte and Philipsburg. The area includes more than 750,000 acres of public land across the Moshannon, Sproul, Bald Eagle and Rothrock state forests.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Happy Valley, ordered by straight-line distance.
