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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.
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 (8) · Food and drink (7) · Museums and art (5) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (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 ObservatoryDefunct astronomical observatory19 km
- Stone Valley Recreation AreaOutdoor recreational area in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania16 km
- Tussey MountainSki area near State College, Pennsylvania9.5 km
- Whipple Dam State ParkState park in Pennsylvania12 km
- Boal MansionBuilding in Pennsylvania, United States5.4 km
- CamelotState college in Pennsylvania, USA556 m
- Centre County CourthouseCounty courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America15 km
- Centre Furnace Mansion HouseHistoric house in Pennsylvania, United States2.1 km
- Curtin VillageMuseum22 km
- Holmes–Foster–Highlands Historic DistrictHistoric district in Pennsylvania, United States235 m
- Mid State TrailHiking trail in Pennsylvania, USA7.6 km
- Neff Round BarnRound barn in Potter Township, United States of America14 km
- Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge over Shavers CreekPlace in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places30 km
- Pennsylvania Military MuseumMuseum in Pennsylvania, USA5.6 km
- Frost Entomological MuseumNatural history museum in PA, Pennsylvania1.0 km
- Axemann BreweryBrewery14 km
- Barrel 21 Distillery & DiningDistillery4.8 km
- Big Spring SpiritsDistillery14 km
- Great Eastern TrailLong-distance hiking trail in the United States7.6 km
- Happy Valley WineryWinery4.5 km
- Mount Nittany Vineyard & WineryWinery7.7 km
- Otto's Pub & BreweryBrewery4.8 km
- University Wine CompanyWinery4.7 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.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mifflin7 places44 km
- Altoona, Pennsylvania22 places55 km
- Williamstown7 places57 km
- Rockhill Furnace5 places62 km
- Grampian5 places65 km
- Duncannon10 places79 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in State College, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Black Moshannon Observatory, Stone Valley Recreation Area, Tussey Mountain, Whipple Dam State Park, Boal Mansion. 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 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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