Looking for the best things to do in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania and State College PA? From Penn State football weekends and tailgating to Penn’s Cave, historic Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Tussey Mountain and Bald Eagle State Park, Happy Valley has plenty to discover beyond the Penn State campus.

On this episode of Tonight’s Destination with The Fun Chasers, we’re joined by Rebecca Petner of the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau to explore the towns, attractions, history and local experiences that make Happy Valley and Centre County, Pennsylvania a destination worth discovering.

Of course, you can’t talk about Happy Valley without Penn State football! Rebecca takes us inside a Penn State football weekend, including the tailgating experience and the energy that takes over State College when Nittany Lions fans come to town.

But there’s a whole lot more to Happy Valley than football.

🇺🇸 Boalsburg – Discover the community that lays claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day, visit the historic Boal Mansion, hear the fascinating story behind its fragment of the True Cross, and stop by Duffy’s Tavern.

⛷️ Tussey Mountain – From skiing in the winter to the popular WingFest during the summer, Tussey Mountain offers year-round reasons to visit.

🛶 Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park – Explore one of Pennsylvania’s most unusual natural attractions and its famous all-water cavern tour.

🎡 The Grange Fair – Discover a longtime Centre County tradition combining agriculture, entertainment and an enormous camping community every summer.

🦆 Millheim – We’ll head into this small Happy Valley community to discover local businesses and meet some rather memorable ducks!

🚂 Bellefonte – Explore historic Bellefonte, beautiful Talleyrand Park and the Bellefonte Historic Railroad, where special train excursions offer another way to experience the area.

🎃 Bald Eagle State Park – Finally, things start flying when we visit for Punkin’ Chunkin’, one of the area’s most unusual fall events.

Whether you’re planning a Penn State football weekend, searching for cheap things to do in State College PA, exploring Happy Valley Pennsylvania, planning a Centre County getaway, or looking for attractions near Penn State University, Rebecca shows us just how much there is to experience throughout Happy Valley.

At The Fun Chasers, we’re always looking for the affordable finds, hidden gems and bucket-list experiences that let you save on the little things so you can splurge on the experiences you’ve been dreaming about.

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