Exploring State College: A Two-Hour Walking Tour of the Heart of Happy Valley
This two-hour walking tour of State College, Pennsylvania, United States, will take you through the heart of the city and provide you with a unique look at the culture and history of the area.
The tour will begin at the State College Borough Building, located at 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). This building is the center of local government and is a great place to start your tour.
From there, you will head to the Penn State University campus, located at 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). Here, you will get to explore the beautiful campus and learn about the history of the university.
Next, you will head to the State College Downtown Historic District, located at the intersection of South Allen Street and West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). This area is full of interesting shops and restaurants, and is a great place to explore.
After that, you will head to the State College Area High School, located at 653 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). Here, you will get to learn about the history of the school and the local community.
From there, you will head to the State College Municipal Building, located at 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). This building is the center of local government and is a great place to learn about the history of the city.
Next, you will head to the State College Area Public Library, located at 200 North Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). Here, you will get to explore the library and learn about the history of the library and the local community.
After that, you will head to the State College Farmers Market, located at the corner of South Allen Street and West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). Here, you will get to explore the market and purchase some fresh produce and other local goods.
Finally, you will head to the Corner Room, located at 100 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 (Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625). This restaurant is a great place to end your tour with a delicious meal.
Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to explore some of the other interesting shops and restaurants in the area, such as the Waffle Shop (100 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625), the Penn State Creamery (101 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801, Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625), and the Carnegie Building (100 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801, Latitude: 40.7945, Longitude: -77.8625).
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