Lauren’s Guide to Happy Valley
Food scene
Delish custom made burgers and fresh cut fries. We love the milkshakes, garlic parm fry dust, and cheese curds.
23 locals recommend
State Burger
101 S Allegheny StDelish custom made burgers and fresh cut fries. We love the milkshakes, garlic parm fry dust, and cheese curds.
Rey Azteca
485 Benner PikeDelish authentic Mexican food
Wonderful steak, beef, and chicken. More upscale/pricy but delish!
90 locals recommend
Kelly's Steak & Seafood
316 Boal AvenueWonderful steak, beef, and chicken. More upscale/pricy but delish!
Hi Way Pizza Pub
1301 W College AveGood pizza
Most delicious Thai food in all of PA. We love the pad thai, drunken noodles, and Lemongrass chicken.
30 locals recommend
Cozy Thai Bistro
232 S Allen StMost delicious Thai food in all of PA. We love the pad thai, drunken noodles, and Lemongrass chicken.
Primanti Bros.
130 Hiester StPittsburgh bar and restaurant downtown.
Bars, Booze, & Wine
The most amazing Cider that can be enjoyed with picturesque views outdoors. Food trucks on the weekend but you can also always BYO food.
22 locals recommend
J.L. Farm & Cidery-814 Cider Works
3392 Shingletown RdThe most amazing Cider that can be enjoyed with picturesque views outdoors. Food trucks on the weekend but you can also always BYO food.
Wonderful winey. You can bring your own snacks and enjoy outdoors or indoors.
25 locals recommend
Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery
576 S Foxpointe DrWonderful winey. You can bring your own snacks and enjoy outdoors or indoors.
Awesome brewery with very large open air spaces on a lovely creek. Food options available for purchase.
30 locals recommend
Axemann Brewery
2042 Axemann RdAwesome brewery with very large open air spaces on a lovely creek. Food options available for purchase.
Really unique setting to enjoy a range of alcoholic beverages and small plates.
58 locals recommend
Big Spring Spirits
198 Match Factory PlaceReally unique setting to enjoy a range of alcoholic beverages and small plates.
Perfect college bar located downtown. Best teas (custom long island) and Skillet fries.
17 locals recommend
Cafe 210 West
210 W College AvePerfect college bar located downtown. Best teas (custom long island) and Skillet fries.
Sightseeing
A gorgeous, short but intense hike to the top of Mt. Nittany
62 locals recommend
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany RdA gorgeous, short but intense hike to the top of Mt. Nittany
Lovely family farm for fruit picking, Delish fresh donuts, and lots of other goodies.
16 locals recommend
Way Fruit Farm
2355 Halfmoon Valley RdLovely family farm for fruit picking, Delish fresh donuts, and lots of other goodies.
Fun for the whole family! Paid parking is available at Katz building.
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadFun for the whole family! Paid parking is available at Katz building.
Lovely park located right around the corner. Includes a Horse Barn, Dog Park, Walking trail(s), Tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, and multiple playgrounds.
18 locals recommend
Tom Tudek Memorial Park
400 Herman DrLovely park located right around the corner. Includes a Horse Barn, Dog Park, Walking trail(s), Tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, and multiple playgrounds.