Why go
- Borough in Pennsylvania, US.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by University Park Airport (SCE).
History
State College is a borough and the largest settlement in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a population of 40,501 as of the 2020 census. State College and the surrounding townships are collectively known as Happy Valley, which is part of the larger Nittany Valley. State College and the nearby city of DuBois anchor the State College–DuBois combined statistical area which includes all of Centre and Clearfield counties.
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Detroit*
- US Airways US (CRJ, DH8) · 1 route: Philadelphia*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is University Park Airport (SCE); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SCE has direct flights to 4 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Washington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for State College, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.