This is the perfect little science museum for little kids--I'd say 8 and under. My 3 & 6-year-olds…read morehad a blast playing with all the different areas. I'd say we stayed for about 1.5 hours. If you're in need of an indoor activity for your kids in the State College area, I would recommend this place!

We really enjoyed our visit to the Disconvery Space of Central PA. Our family visits kid-oriented…read morescience and hands-on museums frequently when we travel, so it's nice to see a museum with some new or novel exhibits for kids to explore. This museum works closely with students from PSU who design and implement the exhibits, so it is constantly changing. The kids liked the earthquake building designer, the flood plain, and the geology exhibit. Also, the pressurized tube and ball shooter was a hit. In all, we spent about an hour and 45 minutes exploring and playing. It is well designed, but it is on the small size. Also, it isn't the easiest place to find...look for the State College HS football field, and it is right next door. It does host birthday parties, which would be fun if we lived in the area. Overall, I'm a fan. We'll be back on future rainy visits to State College.

My most recent visit to the Eisenhower was my first visit, and it was a pleasant experience…read more I went to the Eisenhower to see the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show was great, but that's besides the point. All the staff at the theatre was very polite and more than willing to assist me, along with the rest of my group, to our seats. I felt the restrooms could have been more centrally located. Walking down all the steps to the basement level to get to the restroom was a bit of a nuisance. My other complaint was how the seats are set up inside the theatre. There are no center aisles. So, if you have a seat in the center, you have to walk in front of a whole bunch of chairs... Or you have to say "excuse me" 10,000 times as you walk in front of people. Overall, I'd return to the Eisenhower, but I'll probably try to get a seat near the end of the row.

I've been to the Eisenhower Auditorium a few times, most recently for the Distinguished Speaker…read moreSeries featuring Tim Gunn. I've also seen the Alton Brown presentation (and met him!) and David Coperfield. During each of these events I sat on the lower level somewhere between the front and the middle. The sound at the venue could be better as it gives the illusion that the performer is father away from you than where they are standing. It sounds kind of weird, but that's what it felt like to me. Overall, it's an average venue that is close to us, so I really can't complain.

Beaver Stadium was an interesting and surprising experience. Especially as a Michigan State Alum…read moreand Spartan. The stadium is old and run down. However, for an outdoor game, it was an incredible, unforgettable experience. Despite the cold, it was an amazing day. And even better that Michigan State won in overtime. It was definitely a see of blue of all, with lots of chaos and confusion from Penn state fans about where they were sitting and how to even find their seats. But, everyone was respectful. The stadium did not have much service but thankfully the bathrooms were heated. Parking was hard and easier to park further away and walk. The outdoor hockey game was definitely a unique experience and I'm so grateful I was able to attend. I would definitely be interested to attend a football game here, but of course, only if MSU was playing. Go green!

Attended 2025 white-out game v Oregon. The white-out was definitely a bucket list experience…read more Pre-game traffic flow wasn't bad. Penn State fans were extremely nice! We felt welcomed and many of them thanked us for coming. One of the tailgaters even gave us shots and beer while walking towards the stadium. Stadium was under construction during the game. Made it harder to maneuver to some seating areas. Regardless of the construction, there aren't a lot of signs to help navigate the area. Entrance ticket didn't even have what gate to enter purchased seats purchased seats in section NA. There was a massive ramp to walk up to some of the seating sections. One escalator was available on the home side of the stadium. Some of the top level was setup on rafters. Port-potties were in place for that level also. I expected more screens around the concourse for it to be such a large stadium. Visitor side was packed with Penn State fans also. Stadium benches are tight and hard to enter and exit when rows are full. Might as well leave your phone in the car. . .service was very spotty. Parking: We stopped and purchased a parking pass at a gas station off the highway. I wouldn't recommend parking anywhere near the stadium. Parked in lot 44. Event staff helped waved you in. Our section was near a hill where people were getting stuck trying to park. Plenty of port-o-potties around and bags for trash. Once again there were no signs to help navigate in the lot. We ended up walking around the stadium because exit signs to specific areas were non-existent. There were no event staff in the lot assisting with exiting after the game. Took us over 2 hours to get out of the lot and to the street. Use the shuttles.

We stayed three nights for a family event over the weekend. The motel is a renovated old-time,…read moredrive up motel. The rooms were clean, with a king-sized bed and huge pillows. It had a roll out table to eat on that was very convenient! The bathroom was tight, but clean and doable - lots of hot water and great shower pressure. The rates were very reasonable and the workers were pleasant to deal with. We'd definitely stay there again. We also ate at the on-site restaurant. The food was delicious! We had stuffed mushroom appetizers, with Italian gravy (not sauce!). So yummy! We also had bruschetta and they were excellent too. The entrees we had were cheese raviolis, cheese burger, Caesar salad with fried chicken strips. All were excellent too. We also had Penn State Creamery ice cream. I had Death by Chocolate and my niece had 'Happy Happy Joy Joy'. Both were delectable!

The food was awesome! I wish I could eat more, it's very filling. Thank you so much! The only…read moreproblem I have is that it's a bit pricy.

I have been going to this dance academy off and on since the 90s -- and I believe it is the best…read moredance academy in State College for children, high schoolers, and adults! You will find anything from tap and jazz -- to ballet and modern. The dance academy has a dedicated owner (Lisa) and staff that has taught for more than 10 years. Some of the highlights include an adult advanced tap class (instructed by Stacy) with nearly 15 people in the class!

If you are a food vendor stay away from this place. We where told that we can submit a…read moreapplication and the committee would make a decision. Before we could get the application in the guy in charge of the food vending is Rick Snyder and he sent us a email telling us that at this time they are not accepting any funnel cake vendors. So I guess he makes the decisions for the committee without an application. I think it is funny how he has his food trailers there and I am sure he does not want competition.

Classic Appalachian Arts Festival. It is a great alternative to the more corporate mentality of the…read morebig arts fest up the road. Family friendly and fun. Love the carnival food. Love the types of artists. You will see art like metal sculptures, basket weaving, some steam punk, salvage artists, and traditional painters. There is typically country or 50s/60s rock played by bands. The festival is laid back. Parking is good with typically 5 buck spots at private lots. The arts and crafts at this festival are typically all over the map. But all of it is a joy to view. It is easier the navigate than the one up the road a well.

Shavers Creek is an Environmental Education Center, open 10a-5p daily, where you can walk around…read moreand explore nature! Located in the Stone valley Recreation Area, they have an amazing rain garden in the front with all sorts of plants and bushes. The center itself is informative and interesting, and has a ton of activities for kids to do. Dress up, follow the tracks, toys, touch & feel, etc. Be sure to check out the Birds of Prey exhibit, where students from Penn State Nature center care for injured and wounded birds from all over North America. There are kestrel, golden eagles, hawks, vultures, owls and a variety of other birds. The facility itself is zero-waste and has a lot of naturally green concepts incorporated in it. Exhibits on recycling & forestry are worth a visit.

Great spot for a walk around the small lake. Trails through the woods and marsh are also great…read moreincluding areas in the marsh with a board walk. They have a great little hands on educational center and exhibits of live turtles and snakes. The live raptor and owl exhibit is a major attraction of course, first time I've ever seen a golden eagle up close, and actually not overly depressing since they are there for the reason to be rehabilitated and let go if possible.

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening here with unique well-made drinks and really fun live music. Food…read morewas nothing special, but we enjoyed everything. Great chill vibes.

We were visiting Penn State and looking for some fun, grownup places to go to after dinner. Every…read moreplace was loud and crowded. However, when we walked by Big Spring Spirits inside the Scholar Hotel, we saw a quiet, classy, candlelit bar. We were able to immediately snag a seat at a high-top table for two. Our friendly server brought us a menu, and we loved that we could try a cocktail flight of six 40-ml drinks for only $13. The drinks arrived on a wooden palate and were enough for the two of us to enjoy a variety. All of them were delicious. (You can also try their spirit flights.) What's fun is the drinks are served in beakers. Big Spirits has a bigger place in Bellefonte which we've been to as well. Just be forewarned that they lock their door fairly early. People were trying to get in, and when we opened the door to let them in, we were scolded by one of the bartenders.