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H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens
Garden
👍👍 Very nice. Not too big but packed with world class gardens. The new wild meadow space is amazing. Unbelievable for a free space.
4.90 (44 reviews)
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The Nittany Lion Shrine
Shrine
👍👍 As a graduate of another NCAA school, I could only hope to see my team beat Penn State in football sometime, but I truly admire the Nittany Lion Shrine as a beautiful work of art and a tribute to the Penn State students and alumni. No lowly human can take from the pride and school spirit that this...
4.80 (533 reviews)
3
Old Main
Historical landmark
Landmark campus administrative building dating to 1930, with historic frescoes displayed in lobby.
4.80 (205 reviews)
4
Old Main Lawn
Park
This large lawn in front of the historic Old Main building at PSU is crisscrossed by walking paths.
4.80 (110 reviews)
6
The State Theatre
Performing arts theater
Historic theater is now a modern space for music concerts, opera, musicals & plays, dance & film.
4.70 (384 reviews)
7
Orchard Park
Park
Park with playgrounds, a picnic area & an amphitheater, plus softball, tennis & other sport courts.
4.70 (205 reviews)
8
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Arts organization
👍 It is always fun to walk in the festival of the art Street, and I found lots of interesting design as well as friendly artists to chat with. however, I do think that the food street is not well designed and besides, I heard complaints from the artists that the rental fee and registration fee are ver...
4.70 (41 reviews)
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Sidney Friedman Park
Park
👍👍 A nice little hidden gem of a park. Beautiful little spot in the middle of a hectic city. It is unfortunate that many parents likely avoid bringing their children to the playground here because it has become something of a homeless hangout spot, but of course what's really unfortunate is that people...
4.70 (37 reviews)
10
Sunset Park
Park
Wooded park featuring trails & picnic areas plus a playground, basketball court & ball field.
4.60 (191 reviews)
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3 Dots Downtown
Community center
👍👍 I always have a good time hanging out at 3 dots. It's a great place for the community to get together and appreciate art.
4.60 (53 reviews)
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Holmes-Foster Park
Park
😐 It was okay. Tons of potential, but could use some maintenance and TLC. Playground has a great variety and really great options for bigger kids (5-12 year olds would be well served here).
The pavilions are decent, good number of tables and picnic areas, but again could use a good cleaning and better...
4.50 (174 reviews)
13
Lederer Park
Park
Nature site with an arboretum, picnic pavilions & grills, plus walking & mountain-biking paths.
4.50 (132 reviews)
14
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Tourist information center
👍👍 Is very welcoming and is a great resource for both locals and visitors to Happy Valley!
They have information regarding but not limited to, places to stay, food and drink, shopping, family fun, the outdoors, and local events!
They also have a very helpful website and blog!
4.50 (55 reviews)
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Tussey View Park
Park
👍 Nice little park with a variety of different playgrounds. Some for 2-5 year olds and some for 5-12 year olds. Additionally there is a tennis court, a basketball hoop and a pavilion. Lots of nice shade here but the only restroom is a port o potty.
4.50 (35 reviews)
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Douglas Albert Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 International arts and opera design reviewer aka Al Catraz (Theoperaboys.com) best lil Artstore house in PA USA worked there
4.40 (34 reviews)