# Things to see in State College, Pennsylvania (United States): 23 places and when to go

> State College, Pennsylvania is a town in United States with around 88,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Food and drink (7), Museums and art (5). The best known are Black Moshannon Observatory, Stone Valley Recreation Area and Tussey Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-college/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 40.7937, -77.8602
- **Population:** About 88,000
- **Places:** 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (8) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (7) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 311 km as the crow flies

## What to see in State College, Pennsylvania

The places in and around State College, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Black Moshannon Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/black-moshannon-observatory/): Defunct astronomical observatory · 19 km
- [Stone Valley Recreation Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/stone-valley-forest/): Outdoor recreational area in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 16 km
- [Tussey Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tussey-mountain/): Ski area near State College, Pennsylvania · 9.5 km
- [Whipple Dam State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/whipple-dam-state-park/): State park in Pennsylvania · 12 km
- [Boal Mansion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boal-mansion-museum/): Building in Pennsylvania, United States · 5.4 km
- [Camelot](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/camelot/): State college in Pennsylvania, USA · 556 m
- [Centre County Courthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/centre-county-courthouse/): County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America · 15 km
- [Centre Furnace Mansion House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/centre-furnace-mansion/): Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States · 2.1 km
- [Curtin Village](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/curtin-village-at-eagle-ironworks/): Museum · 22 km
- [Holmes–Foster–Highlands Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/holmes-foster-historic-district/): Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States · 235 m
- [Mid State Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mid-state-trail/): Hiking trail in Pennsylvania, USA · 7.6 km
- [Neff Round Barn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/neff-round-barn/): Round barn in Potter Township, United States of America · 14 km
- [Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge over Shavers Creek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ns-pittsburgh-line/): Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places · 30 km
- [Pennsylvania Military Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pennsylvania-military-museum/): Museum in Pennsylvania, USA · 5.6 km
- [Frost Entomological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-frost-entomological-museum/): Natural history museum in PA, Pennsylvania · 1.0 km
- [Axemann Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/axemann-brewery/): Brewery · 14 km
- [Barrel 21 Distillery & Dining](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/barrel-21-distillery-dining/): Distillery · 4.8 km
- [Big Spring Spirits](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/big-spring-spirits/): Distillery · 14 km
- [Great Eastern Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/great-eastern-trail/): Long-distance hiking trail in the United States · 7.6 km
- [Happy Valley Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/happy-valley-winery/): Winery · 4.5 km
- [Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-nittany-vineyard-winery/): Winery · 7.7 km
- [Otto's Pub & Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/otto-s-pub-brewery/): Brewery · 4.8 km
- [University Wine Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/university-wine-company/): Winery · 4.7 km

## When to go to State College, Pennsylvania

The best time to visit State College, Pennsylvania is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 23 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 26 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 06 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 17 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 55 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 39 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 38 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 05 |

In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. In April, 21 of the 23 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to State College, Pennsylvania

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 311 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.7937%2C-77.8602)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.7937%2C-77.8602)

## Other towns nearby

- [Mifflin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mifflin/): 7 places · 44 km
- [Altoona, Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/altoona/): 22 places · 55 km
- [Williamstown](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/williamstown/): 7 places · 57 km
- [Rockhill Furnace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rockhill-furnace/): 5 places · 62 km
- [Grampian](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grampian/): 5 places · 65 km
- [Duncannon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/duncannon/): 10 places · 79 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in State College, Pennsylvania?

The best known: [Black Moshannon Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/black-moshannon-observatory/), [Stone Valley Recreation Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/stone-valley-forest/), [Tussey Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tussey-mountain/), [Whipple Dam State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/whipple-dam-state-park/), [Boal Mansion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boal-mansion-museum/). In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit State College, Pennsylvania?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.

### How do you get to State College, Pennsylvania?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 311 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.7937%2C-77.8602) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with State College, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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