2018 Fall / Winter Homecoming Fun Guide by HappyValley.com

Fall/Winter 2018 Fun Guide

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Index of Articles

Penn State football 2018 by the numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Five reasons why it’s better here in Happy Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Take the Happy Valley detour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Editor | Jodie Dello Stritto

Penn State’s likely bowl destinations feature prestigious landing spots. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Account Executive | Lois Wolfe

Celebrating the good life in Happy Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PSU Stars look back on football, food and fans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Contributing Advisor Greg Woodman

Happy Valley’s ultimate guide to fall fests and holiday events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Managing Editor | Dellea Copeland

Local foods alumni cannot live without. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fall and winter looks delicious at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater. . . . . . . . 32 Plan a “Yes” Day with local spa options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 We found the perfect bottle for your holiday party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mark your calendars, 2019 is almost here!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Experience the horror of Lincoln Caverns Ghosts & Goblins Tours!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fall and winter fun in the Raystown Lake Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Penn State winter sports watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Index of Partners

Publisher Blue White Media

A Basket Full. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Pennsylvania Military Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bear Meadows Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Blue White Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Penn State Hospitality (Nittany Lion Inn/Penn Stater) . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Collegiate Athletic Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ridge Soaring Gliderport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Edgewater Inn & Riverside Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

State College Spikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Happy Valley Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Taste Buds Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HFL/Sleep inn/Comfort Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Taste of the Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hublersburg Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . 31

Toftrees Golf Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kingview Mead & Hungry Run Wine & Spirits. . 28

Tussey Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lincoln Caverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Your Cigar Den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maine Bay & Berry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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By John Patishnock

Penn State football 2018 by the numbers

Years it had been since Penn State last played a regular season game on a Friday; the Nittany Lions battled Illinois earlier this season on a Friday night in Champaign.

105,232

Number of seasons that Penn State has played in Beaver Stadium, which opened in 1960. It’s the nation’s second-largest facility and boasts a capacity of 106,572.

Attendance for Penn State’s game against Appalachian State, the highest for a home opener since 2008.

WE ARE! Penn State Football Weekends!

Sleep Inn

111 Village Drive, State College, PA 16803 (814) 235-1020 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/pa421

Comfort Suites

132 Village Drive, State College, PA 16803 (814) 235-1900 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/pa276 Located on property

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Over 160 years ago, a group of pioneering leaders, strong and great, assembled in the Nittany Valley and began an experiment in higher education. They planted seeds that blossomed into a proud identity we celebrate year-round at HappyValley.com and recognize each fall on Homecoming Weekend. “Homecoming” is an interesting term. Most Penn Staters, even those whose blood runs the purest Blue and White, spend only a small portion of their lives in State College (not all,

of course; I count myself among a blessed minority). We move away and settle elsewhere. Everywhere. As per the vision of its founders, the lessons learned inside (and outside of ) Penn State’s classrooms spread outward, changing and enriching the wider world. And yet, a return trip always feels like coming home. A fellow founding Nittany Valley Society board member often remarked that no matter how far they stray or how much time has passed since their last visit, Penn

FIVE reasons why it’s

better here in Happy Valley

By Cara Aungst

Livability.com listed State College as a top town for entrepreneurs, noting availability of resources like Centre Region Entrepreneur Network, New Leaf Initiative, TechCelerator and Lion Launch Pad.

BestCollegeReviews.com listed State College in its top 10 list for best college towns (of course). They noted that it is known as one of the smartest towns in America, has one of the best music scenes and is among the safest small towns in the country. Not bad, eh?

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So we know that sitting in the bleachers during White Out is an experience like nothing else on earth, but it turns out that we aren’t alone. In 2005 and again in 2016, ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit named Penn State the Best Student Section the country, but it almost seemed like an understatement when the entire student section sold out in less than 48 minutes flat this summer.

With successful football seasons and sold-out crowds, it’s no surprise that Penn State’s football program recently ranked as one of the most successful in the country. In a report conducted by Forbes, Penn

Staters everywhere invariably describe traveling to Happy Valley as “going back.” So Homecoming is, indeed, a most proper name for welcoming back those whose hearts will, at least in part, forever reside here. We hope this issue evokes the special feelings of that unbreakable bond. Chris Buchignani President, Blue White Media, Inc.

State stands at No. 14 spot with an average of $92 million worth of revenue, $48 million of which was turned to profit. Penn State has one of the few financially independent athletics department in the country. It is self-sufficient because it can use football revenue to fund all of its other teams and programs. Penn State ranked as the third-most valuable program in the Big Ten, and the only Pennsylvania team to make the list.

Movoto got it right when they said that we’re the Happiest Small City in the Country: “While college might make you think of finals week and a ton of homework, this place is actually known as The Happy Valley by many locals. Why? For starters, Psychology Today ranked this little Pennsylvania locale as one of the least stressful places in the United States. The commute was the fifth lowest, the married percent of people ranked 22nd. Even the walkability here was No. 19 on our list.” 5

Upcoming Events November 7

October 7

Something Rotten!

Trevor Noah

Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu/trevornoah

October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

December 7-8

October 20

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Downtown Bellefonte bellefontevictorian christmas.com

Metallica

Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu/ metallica

Ghosts & Goblins Tours at Lincoln Caverns

Calendar of Events October October 3 Art of Poetry with Nicole Cooley

Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu October 3 Cirque Éloize: Hotel

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu October 5-6 Ghosts & Goblins Tours

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com October 6-7 43rd Annual Dutch Fall Festival

Downtown Aaronsburg aaronsburgcc.org

October 6

October 11

October 17

October 20

STEM Pillars: Water Quality in my Community

Joshua Bell

Ballet Hispánico

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu/events/ballethispanico

The Arboretum at Penn State’s Pumpkin Festival

Shaver’s Creek shaverscreek.org/event/ stem-pillars-water-qualitycommunity/

October 12-13 Ghosts & Goblins Tours

October 6

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

Annual Downtown Fall Festival

October 13

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 200 block of Allen Street DowntownStatecollege.com October 7 Olde Europe Festival

Boal Mansion boalmuseum.com October 7 Trevor Noah

Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu/trevor-noah

October 18

H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum arboretum.psu.edu

Jazz @ the Palmer – Ryan Kauffman Quartet

October 20

Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu

Blake Moshannon State Park events.dcnr.pa.gov

October 19-20

October 23

Ghosts & Goblins Tours

Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society

Haunted Lake Loop Trail

Homecoming

Penn State v. Michigan State Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com October 15

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Justin Timberlake: The Man of the Woods Tour

October 20 Metallica

October 26-27

Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu/justintimberlake

Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu/metallica

Ghosts & Goblins Tours

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

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Calendar of Events October 27

November 7

November 17

November 30

December 2

Penn State v. Iowa

Something Rotten!

Beaver Stadium GoPsuSports.com

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Grown-up & Kiddo Floral Turkey Arrangement

Home for the Holidays Candlelight Tours

Dickens Dinner & Candlelight Tour

The Makery on Calder Way TheMakeryPA.com

Boal Mansion boalmuseum.com

October 28

November 10

Safe & Seen at the Ballpark

Medlar Field StateCollegeSpikes.com

Penn State v. Wisconsin

November 18

Beaver Stadium GoPsuSports.com

Taste of the Town

November 14

November

November 3

The Snow Queen, Past and Present

Park Forest Middle School DowntownStatecollege.com November 3-4 Annual Harvest Holiday Open House

Tait Farm TaitFarmFoods.com

BĂŠla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer with special guest Rakesh Chaurasia

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu November 16 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

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The Penn Stater thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu

December

December 1 Breakfast with Santa

The Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu

December 1 November 23-25

Wreath making

December 7-8

Crystals in the Cave

Shaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek shaverscreek.org

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas

Penns Cave PennsCave.com November 24

Crystals in the Cave

Downtown Bellefonte bellefontevictorian christmas.com

Penn State v. Maryland

Penns Cave PennsCave.com

December8

December 1-2 Beaver Stadium GoPsuSports.com

Breakfast with Santa

December 1 November 27 Soweto Gospel Choir: Songs of the Free Celebrating the Centenary of Nelson Mandela

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Christmas Tea & Candlelight Tour

The Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu

Boal Mansion boalmuseum.com

Take the Happy Valley detour By Cara Aungst

Say the words “football weekend,” and you already have a picture in your mind. You know where you are going to order that pizza, what you’re going to pick up at The Book Store to bring home with you, and the bottle of wine you’ll buy. (See, it’s right there.) That’s the great thing about being in one of the best small college towns in the world, after all — it’s small! We know it by heart, and we love it. What you may not know, however, are all the places that are about to be your new favorites, and they can be found on your way back home. Take any major highway out of State College, and you are going to run into one of these places with personality and a flavor all their own. So, on your next trip, take a little detour. You never know what you’ll find. The Saturday & Sunday Brunch at the Hublersburg Inn

5 Christmas Trees Decorate the Mansion

Rothrock Outfitters

Christopher Columbus in Central Pennsylvania?! So Much History in One Museum.

photo by Mary Szmolko, 2017

2018 Fall & Winter Special Events Sun, Oct 7:

Olde Europe Festival - Celebrate a Renaissance theme of food, crafts, music, dance, and demos Fri, Nov. 30*: Home for the Holidays at the Mansion Candlelight Tours at the Festive Boal Estate Sat, Dec 1*: Home for the Holidays at the Mansion Christmas Tea and a Candlelight Tour Sun, Dec 2*: Home for the Holidays - Dicken’s Dinner, a Candlelight Tour, then Waltzing in the Beautiful Mansion Ballroom Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum, Boalsburg, PA Open for tours Tues–Sun, 1:30–5pm, May–Oct; off-season by appointment. *These events require reservations and prepayment. Call 814-876-0129, or see boalmuseum.com, TW: @BoalMuseum, FB: Boal Mansion Museum.

Browse our gift shop in the Visitor Center for books, pottery, wooden bowls, postcards, and more.

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near Bellefonte is a detour well worth taking! Start off with a mimosa and a custom-made Bloody Mary from the Bloody Cart to get into a relaxing brunchy mood. The brunch menu includes traditional breakfast entrees like homemade waffles, pancakes, omelettes, French toast and a Hubie Breakfast. However, with six styles of Eggs Benedict to choose from deciding what to eat can be tough. Try the Crispy Pork Belly and Crab Cake benedicts – and they come with lovely red skinned home fries. The eggs are perfectly poached and the hollandaise is spot on! Make sure to save room for their amazing peanut butter pie. The Hublersburg Inn serves lunch and dinner as well and the patio and dining room settings at this historic inn are really unique to the area. If you live south of Penn State, take a different route home! Not only will you avoid the mind-numbing construction on 322 the Seven Mountains, but you get to take 305 through one of the most scenic routes you’ll find. You’ll drive through Rothrock State Forest, passing Whipple Dam (even our Texas friends swear by the smoked goodness at Doan’s Bones!), Greenwood State Park and then you’ll head into Amish country in Belleville. Stop in at Taste of the Valley at 4417 Main Street. It’s a great Hublersburg Inn

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51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg pamilmuseum.org (814)466-6263

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little coffee shop with a full coffee bar (hello, espresso) along with locally-made bagels, sticky buns and pies. Get a breakfast sandwich like the Farmer’s Sandwich – bacon, egg and pepper jack cheese on a homemade bagel – or fill up with a panini and soup of the day. The prices and charm are happily small-town, and the flavors will make you decide to take the scenic route home more often. If you do take 322, however, you are in for a treat. Maine Bay & Berry, located at 201 Elmwood Street, is an exclusive provider of the freshest seafood from Maine and other reaches of the world in addition to Maine-made products in Centre County. You’ll find fish like Arctic Char, Black Grouper, Norwegian salmon, shellfish, haddock (Ask and they’ll tell what time they came in to the store! At press time, fish were coming in an hour, just in time for an amazing tailgate meal.) along with freshly made seafood chowders, jams, gourmet pies, and more. Starting in November, they will expand into the entire building, featuring high-end local foods, wines and goods along with their stellar seafood offerings. “It has a vast variety,” one Facebook reviewer said. “It’s a great place to spend your money with good ethics.” We agree—this is a can’t-miss stop on your way home. Continue south and you’ll find The Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg. This large complex of historic structures was constructed over the 200 years of the eight generations of the Boal family. The historic mansion was built around 1800 by David Boal. He was an early settler to the Centre Region, and the community that formed around him would take his name. If you’re an avid American history fan, you’ll love the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum. It has numerous displays that detail the history of the Boal family and their ties to many historical figures including Christopher Columbus, Napoleon, Richard Henry Lee, and Simon Bolivar and are explained by a 1.5 hour guided tour. The museum recently opened an environmentally-controlled room where 150,000 pages of Columbus family manuscripts dating from 1450 are housed. The museum owns the largest collection of Columbus artifacts in North America. Other collections of note include an armory with weapons from the medieval through WWI periods, a transportation exhibit with nine of the family’s carriages, and over 300 original works of art dating from the Renaissance through the 19th century. For more information, visit boalmuseum.com.

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Just across the road from the Boal Mansion is the Pennsylvania Military Museum. It was constructed in the late 1960s and situated on the grounds of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 28th Infantry Division Shrine. Today, the Pennsylvania Military Museum is one of Happy Valley’s most visited museums. It features war time relics, retired tanks and cannons. Check the museum schedule as there are often reenactments, lectures and active displays throughout the year. For more information, visit pamilmuseum.org.

with the mountain bike rentals that allows you to try out a highend, dual suspension, carbon frame mountain bike for a really sweet ride on the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake. The Lobster Bisque at the Inn at Edgewater Acres and Riverside Grill (edgewaterinnandriversidegrill.com) is absolutely divine. This historic house-turned-inn was originally built in 1762, and you can book a room for a weekend or just enjoy a quiet, great meal... and some pretty great lobster bisque. Tops Diner & Catering is right along Route 22 past Huntingdon. It has an old-timey friendly diner feel and features my favorite “Tops Signature Hamburger.” They also have breakfast all day! Mimi’s Restaurant and Martini Bar in Huntingdon is a spot for a finely chef-prepared meal in a casual dining atmosphere. The martini selection will wow you with more than 30 delicious martini options ranging from traditional to my dessert favorites: Tiramisu Martini and the Banana’s Foster Martini. (Now go look at all the flavors: mimisrestaurant.net/martini-menu) Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast is right across the street for a historic stay.

Inn at Edgewater Acres and Riverside Grill Head west out of State College for 10 miles, and you could experience a view of Happy Valley from the sky! Ridge Soaring Gliderport is a world‑ famous glider airport located between Julian and Unionville. They offer flight training and glider rides, so visitors can soar above the beautiful landscape of the region and admire the once‑in‑a‑lifetime view. Ridge Soaring Gliderport offers four different altitude options for rides, from 2,000 feet up to a mile high! Minimum age to fly is only nine years, and every passenger flies with an FAA Certified flight instructor. For more information or to schedule a glider ride, contact Ridge Soaring Gliderport at 814‑355‑2483 or visit eglider.org. Don’t forget to bring your cameras because you’ll want to look back on that view. Continue west on Rt 26, and you’ll end up in Huntingdon, home of “Happy Valley’s backyard” – Raystown Lake. It’s also home to adventure outfitters and a martini bar you just have to try. Check out Rothrock Outfitters (rothrockoutfitters.com) for canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, mountain bikes and related gear. Rothrock Outfitters has a new super premium option

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H. Top's Diner & Catering

G. Rothrock Outfitters

G. Mimi's Restaurant

F. Edgewater Inn & Riverside Grill

E. Taste of the Valley

D. Hublersburg Inn

C. Pennsylvania Military Museum

B. Maine Bay & Berry Co. C. Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum

A. Ridge Soaring Gliderport

Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely bowl destinations feature prestigious landing spots By John Patishnock

Penn State football is once again in the hunt for a Big Ten Conference title and berth in the College Football Playoff. Check out six possible destinations the Nittany Lions could have, depending on how the rest of the season shakes out.

Cotton Bowl, College Football Playoff semifinal (Dec. 29) 4 p.m. or 8 p.m. ET on ESPN | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas Last appearance (season): 1974, when Penn State outlasted Baylor 41-20. Bowl history: 2-0-1. Penn State (likely) plays in this bowl if: the Nittany Lions win the Big Ten championship with 0 or 1 loss in the regular season.

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Possible opponents: The giants of college football over the last few years all factor in here: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Oklahoma, and maybe even LSU or Stanford, which are also off to strong starts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; less probable but possible are teams like Auburn or Washington, or even West Virginia. Fans should root for this bowl because: Penn State would compete for its third national title in program history.

Orange Bowl, College Football Playoff semifinal (Dec. 29) 4 p.m. or 8 p.m. ET on ESPN | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida Last appearance (season): 2005, a 26-23, 3-OT victory over Florida State Bowl history: 4-1. Penn State (likely) plays in this bowl if: the Nittany Lions win the Big Ten championship with 0 or 1 loss in the regular season. Possible opponents: Mostly

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the same favorites from the Cotton Bowl. Fans should root for this bowl because: Penn State would compete for its third national title in program history.

Rose Bowl (Jan. 1) 5 p.m. ET, ESPN | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California Last appearance (season): 2016, when Penn State lost on a lastsecond field goal to USC, in one of the most iconic games in Rose Bowl history. The final score was USC 52, Penn State 49. Bowl history: 1-3. Penn State (likely) plays in this bowl if: the Nittany Lions finish the regular season 11-1, and Ohio State finishes 12-0 and qualifies for the College Football Playoff. Possible opponents: Washington, which would give Penn State a rematch against the team it defeated in last season’s Fiesta Bowl, or Stanford. With the game pitting the Big 10 against the Pac 12, they’re the two most likely choices. Oregon is also in the mix, and even USC, though the Trojans tumbled out of the standings in the early part of the year after a blowout loss to Texas. Fans should root for this bowl because: even with Penn State just playing in this game a few seasons, there’s a whole lot to like about the Rose Bowl. It still stands as one of the most glamorous bowls, and in some ways, the most glamorous. Plus, the Nittany Lions could avenge their last two losses in the contest while making the program’s third-straight appearance in a New Year’s Six bowl; the latter would signal that Penn State has staying power and can compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff on an annual basis, and also help mightily with recruiting.

Citrus Bowl (Jan. 1) 1 p.m. ET, ABC | Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida Last appearance (season): 1997, a 21-6 defeat against Florida. Bowl history: 1-2. Penn State (likely) plays in this bowl if: the Nittany Lions have a respectable 10-2 mark in the regular season. It wasn’t long ago that 10 wins and an appearance in a Florida-based bowl was the norm for this program, so now that this would be a mid-tier destination for Penn State says a lot about the progress made and success achieved with James Franklin and the team over the last three seasons. Possible opponents: Virginia Tech, which has seen an early resurgence through the early part of the schedule, or Miami, Fla., which would give fans the opportunity to relive the Fiesta Bowl victory that landed the program its second national title. A team from either the ACC or SEC would square up against Penn State, so add in usual favorites such as LSU and Auburn. Fans should root for this bowl because: Penn State would be playing a marquee opponent in a bowl that still carries some weight. And the opportunity to face off against Miami again

would give this bowl some real sizzle and rank it possibly the most-watched bowl game outside of the College Football Playoff. Media attention would certainly be higher than usual for this bowl, too.

Outback Bowl (Jan. 1) Noon ET, ESPN2 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida Last appearance (season): 2010, a 37-24 setback against Florida. Bowl history: 3-1. Penn State plays in this bowl if: the Nittany Lions stumble, if that’s the right word, to a 9-3 regular season. This destination is arguably slightly less glamorous than the Citrus Bowl — it’s newer and has a corporate feel to it, named after the steakhouse chain — though still would give Penn State an opportunity at a 10-win season. Possible opponents: Mississippi State, which is far and away the most intriguing matchup. The game would pit Penn State against former offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead who is quickly re-energizing the Bulldogs with some early high-scoring games. Mississippi State rolled up 600-plus offensive yards in two of its first three games. Other possibilities include LSU, Auburn, South Carolina, or even Kentucky, depending on how the SEC conference race turns out. That’s the conference with the tie-in with the Big Ten. Fans should root for this bowl because: Kind of hard to find a legit reason here — playing in this bowl would signal something of a disappointing season — though it’d still be fun to spend winter in Florida, and who wouldn’t want to see Joe Moorhead again, right?

Holiday Bowl (Dec. 31) 7 p.m. ET, FS1 | SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, Calif. Last appearance: 1989 season, when the Nittany Lions won a wild one against BYU, 50-39. Bowl history: 1-0. Penn State plays in this bowl if: things really go sideways for the Nittany Lions. This game is on the lower end of the bowl spectrum, so Penn State likely finishes 8-4 if this is where the Nittany Lions wind up. Possible opponents: Like the Rose Bowl, this contest has the Big 10 and Pac 12 facing off, so Penn State would likely face Washington State, Utah, or Oregon. Fans should root for this bowl because: Penn State does have a spirited history in this bowl, albeit in just one game, and fans on the west coast would have a manageable trip, just like in the past two years. Other than that, however, there isn’t much to like about this bowl destination.

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Celebrating the good life in Happy Valley

A Tale of Tailgating, Cigars and The Birth of a Legend Ask any Nittany Lions fan to name the team’s most legendary player and the debate that ensues will be as epic as the players themselves. John Cappelletti, Shane Conlan, and LaVar Arrington come quickly to the minds and hearts of Penn Staters. Ki-Jana Carter definitely makes the list. “Is it too soon to include Saquon Barkley?” someone asks…and the debate rages on, because the legend and legacy of the Lions run deep in Happy Valley. It is easy to imagine a debate like this one raging goodnaturedly on game day around a table at Your Cigar Den, a local haven for football fanatics and cigar aficionados alike. For those who want to watch the game in comfort, this is a favored spot, complete with complimentary half-time tailgate refreshments and BYOB amenities. The discussion continues and the list of former Nittany Lions continue to grow as new patrons arrive at the shop to pick up cigars for their tailgates. Your Cigar Den’s signature Nittany blend

cigars are a perennial favorite. Handcrafted in Esteli, Nicaragua, specifically to honor Penn State’s tailgating tradition, these cigars have become “the taste of tailgating” for many alums. These mild to medium-bodied cigars are perfect to pair with most game day libations, have a smooth but complex flavor profile that appeals to cigar connoisseurs and novice smokers alike, and priced reasonably enough that you won’t mind buying a few extras to share. You also don’t have to come downtown to enjoy them. You can find them at the Your Cigar Den mobile humidor parked near the intersection of College Avenue and Porter Road in the Lettermans’ parking lot every home game until kick off. “What about Bruce Clark, the first-ever junior to win the Lombardi Trophy?” one gentleman asks, as he sets his bottle of scotch on the table and begins a slow walk along the shop’s Continued on page 15

The Perfect Pairing When a fine cigar is paired with the right beverage or libation (since it includes the “other”). Alcohol seems too rough of a word for a “Perfect Pairing,” the unique flavors of both are enhanced. Follow the chart to create the perfect pairing, whether you are relaxing with the refined flavors of The Letterman Edition cigars, or enjoying the milder, smooth flavors of a Nittany Cigar, exclusively available at Your Cigar Den.

CIGAR Connecticut Letterman

COFFEE LIQUOR COCKTAIL BEER Latte

Brandy

Sidecar

Deep Wheat

WINE Sauvignon Blanc

OTHER Chai Tea Latte

Cameroon Letterman Espresso Bourbon Old Fashioned Irish Ale Earthy Cabernet Cranberry Juice Nittany White

Light Roast Vodka Mimosa Cappuccino

Nittany Select

Medium Aged Rum Cuba Libre Red or Amber Ale Fruity Pinot Noir Americano

Cranberry Juice

Nittany Reserve

Caramel Scotch Mocchiato Whiskey

Nittany Blue

Café Mocha Whiskey

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American Bloody Mary

Hefeweizen, Pilsner or lager

Crisp Chardonnay

Iced Tea

Mint Julep

Pale Ale or IPA

Shiraz or Syrah

Lemonade

Margarita or Brown Ale

Stout, Porter or or Zinfandel

Napa Cabernet

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humidors. There are over 450 premium cigars from which to choose. Tony Ghaffari, the shop owner, offers a recommendation. Other patrons chime in. The atmosphere is casual, an almost family-style affair that has won Your Cigar Den the Best of Award for Customer Service and Best Place to Buy Gifts for the last two years in a row. But the choice today is obvious: Football is in the air, and the cigar to savor is The New Letterman Edition – the cigar created specifically to recognize and honor the players that made the Nittany Lions and the Pennsylvania State University legend. Rivaling the best cigars available in both quality and flavor, The Letterman Edition is unlike anything else on the market. They are made from some of the world’s rarest tobaccos, including Dominican San Vicente, a favorite of Davidoff; San Andreas, favored by Padron; and Brazilian Mata Fina for a hint of sweetness. The Letterman Edition cigars deliver a bold, dynamic flavor profile designed to please the refined palate of an aficionado. This is a cigar you won’t forget. The Letterman Edition comes in two strengths: a mediumbodied, smooth version with a true Connecticut wrapper for a creamy finish, and a full-bodied, bold version that features an African Cameroon wrapper – the same wrapper Partagas chose for its blockbuster anniversary cigar, the 150 Signature Series, which is widely regarded as one of the finest cigars ever made. The Cameroon wrapper kicks up the cigar’s finish with notes of pepper and spice. The Letterman Edition cigars are also uniquely ornate –- one of the three sizes is shaped like a football and bears the initials “PSU” – making Letterman Edition Cigars an ideal gift for every cigar-loving alum and fan. (Show a 16

little mercy and take a few home for folks that couldn’t make it to the game!) So the gentleman chooses his Letterman, lights it, and relaxes back into his chair. Around him, the debate storms on, but with pleasant company and a cigar this good, he won’t mind if it lasts all night.

The Letterman Edition and Nittany cigars can be found at both Your Cigar Den locations: Downtown at 127 S. Fraser Street, State College, and on game day, at the Your Cigar Den mobile humidor, parked near the intersection of College Avenue and Porter Road in the Lettermans’ parking lot.

New to cigars? These tips will help you smoke like an aficionado: 1. Never remove the entire cigar cap (tip) when cutting your cigar; you only need a hole large enough for the smoke to pass through. 2. Toast the foot (end) of your cigar before lighting it by holding a flame to the cigar tip and gently rotating it until it begins to glow. 3. While lighting the cigar, puff smoke into your mouth without inhaling, blow the smoke away, then blow clean air gently back through your cigar to cool the tobacco. Repeat until you see thick white smoke. 4. An ideal cigar ash is about 1-inch long; when it gets longer, gently roll it in an ashtray so the ash drops off naturally. Never tap it off. 5. When you have finished smoking, lay what is left in the ashtray; don’t try to crush or extinguish your cigar.

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PSU Stars look back on football, food and fans By Jeff Cavanaugh

If you walk around Happy Valley on a football weekend and strike up a conversation about the best Penn State teams ever, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to hear about the undefeated, unstoppable 1994 team and the 2005 11-1 team that was one play away from a perfect season. We caught up with three former Penn State stars that were the cornerstones of the 1994 and 2005 teams to find out their favorite on-field memories and their favorite places to eat and hang out in and around Happy Valley. Continued on page 18

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Ki-Jana Carter

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PSU Stars…

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#32 Ki-Jana Carter

“There are so many restaurants that it’s hard to pick one: Lion’s Den, CC Peppers, The Waffle Shop, The Tavern,” Carter said. However, if he had to pick his favorite meals or menu items in Happy Valley, Carter goes for CC Peppers’ California Style Chicken Cheesesteak (melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo) and then breakfast at the Waffle Shop.

#81 Kyle Brady

Running Back \ 1992-1994 There was no running back in Penn State history as exciting as Ki-Jana Carter was in 1994. Every time he touched the ball, there was a chance he was taking it the distance. No one will ever forget the first play of the Rose Bowl when he outran everyone for an 83-yard touchdown run. If Penn State’s juggernaut offense didn’t blow out everyone in their path — averaging a ridiculous 48 points per game in Big Ten games — Carter probably would have ended up with the Heisman Trophy before being taken #1 overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. During his junior season, Ki-Jana ran for 1,539 yards on only 198 carries — including 139 yards and four touchdowns in his most memorable game — the 63-14 Homecoming blowout of then #21 Ohio State. “Being from the Columbus area, it was a big deal,” Carter said. And like every player that has had the honor to play for Penn State, Carter still raves about the game day atmosphere in State College. “From driving on the bus to the stadium, getting greeted by the fans when we got there and then playing in the best stadium in the world,” Carter added. When he gets back to town these days, Carter has multiple favorite spots to stop in for a bite to eat.

Tight End \ 1991-1994 Penn State’s 1994 team had three offensive players drafted in the top 10 picks – running back Ki-Jana Carter (#1), quarterback Kerry Collins (#5) and tight end Kyle Brady (#9). Brady, a consensus All-American and two-time All-Big Ten selection was a force at tight end both as a blocker and a receiver. As a senior, Brady caught 27 passes for 365 yards and two touchdowns. “The 1994 season was a great year. We were just a group of guys that really bought into Joe’s philosophy and his way of doing things,” Brady said. “We were all in that year; we worked our butts off and it all came together.” Among Brady’s favorite memories of the 1994 season were the thrilling 31-24 victory over #5 Michigan at the Big House and

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the thrilling comeback from down 21 points at Illinois to save their undefeated season. “Penn State was such a beautiful place to play, and I don’t know if I appreciated it as much as I should have when I was there,” Brady added. “It really is as special a place as there is in college football when you’re playing there on Saturdays.”

“Penn State was such a beautiful place to play, and I don’t know if I appreciated it as much as I should have when I was there. It really is as special a place as there is in college football when you’re playing there on Saturdays.” Brady went on to play 13 seasons with the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots and caught 25 touchdowns in his NFL career. He is now an attorney in Florida and hopes to get back to State College later this season. “If I get a chance, I go to The Tavern and catch up; such great memories there and the all-you-can-eat sides,” Brady said. “I also try to make it to the Creamery with my kids. It is such a classic and has such great tradition there.” And like most Penn State alums, Brady was a big fan of the grilled stickies at the now closed Ye Olde College Diner. “You have one of those warmed up with some ice cream and they are just incredible,” Brady said. Thankfully, the grilled stickies did not go away when The Diner closed. The same, world-famous grilled stickies are now available at The Corner Room at 100 W. College Ave.

“The last game I suited up – the 2006 Orange Bowl,” Robinson said. “We went into triple overtime and it gave us the opportunity to show that our coach was better than Bowden.” After his career at Penn State, Robinson was drafted by Michael Robinson the San Francisco 49ers and was converted to a running back and eventually a fullback. He went on to make the Pro Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks and retired after winning Super Bowl XLVIII in his final NFL game. Currently, Michael Robinson works as an analyst on various programs for NFL Network. While Robinson was a student, he liked to hang out at the HUB and was a fan of the now-closed Sports Café on West College Ave – which is now home to Noodles & Company – and his favorite food in Happy Valley was the grilled sticky buns from the Ye Olde College Diner. When he gets back to town these days for a game, he likes to go to Champs Sports Grill at 1611 N. Atherton St.

#12 Michael Robinson Quarterback \ 2002-2005 Penn State has arguably never had a more versatile and do-it-all player than Michael Robinson. Before taking the reins as the team’s star quarterback in 2005, Robinson made an impact as a wide receiver and running back. The Nittany Lions knew that somehow, someway they needed to get the ball in the hands of #12. In his spectacular 2005 season, Robinson threw for 2,350 yards and 17 touchdowns on 162-of-311 passing and ran for 806 yards and 11 scores. He was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and finished in the top five in the Heisman Trophy vote. From the comeback at Northwestern when Robinson found Derrick Williams for a 37-yard game-winning touchdown with under a minute remaining to the thrilling 17-10 win over Ohio State in front of a deafeningly loud White Out at Beaver Stadium – the 2005 season was full of great games. For Robinson, the best memory though was his final game, the 26-23 Orange Bowl win over Florida State.

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Happy Valley’s ultimate guide to fall fests and holiday events

Happy Valley rocks fall and winter. When the weather gets cold, the calendar heats up with fun for all ages. Find your next fun!

Ghosts & Goblins Tours Fridays and Saturdays in October Lincoln Caverns Come experience the horror of Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, near Huntingdon! Lincoln Caverns has transformed for Ghosts and Goblins tours in October for 35 years... and it is a different theme each year. Don’t expect the same old scares; Ghosts and Goblins tours at Lincoln Caverns tell a different spooky story each year.

First Night State College

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Picker and Papa and magician Ben Salinas. They will be strolling through the gardens till about 6 p.m. Local food vendors will also be selling warm and scrumptious treats throughout all of the event. So gear up and bring your friends and loved ones for a beautiful fall evening.

Dutch Fall Festival October 6-7 Village of Aaronsburg, Penns Valley Up in Penns Valley, the Dutch Fall Fest has been a tradition since 1976. This year, the celebration of the Pennsylvania Dutch is brought to you through educational and cultural showcases, local food vendors as well as live entertainment from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Annual Downtown Fall Festival October 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 200 block of Allen Street The 19th Annual Downtown Fall Festival is fast approaching. Come out and enjoy all it has to offer including a Bounce House, Tumble Bus, Pony Rides and more. Additionally, kids can get free pumpkins at the local Pumpkin Patch.

The Arboretum at Penn State’s Pumpkin Festival October 20, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum Come to the Arboretum to view hundreds of lighted jack-o’lanterns. There will also be seasonal squash displays throughout the gardens. Family activities will be held at the Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden. Other entertainment includes musicians

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Halloween Parade

Christmas Crystals at the Cave

October 28, 6:30 p.m. Grab your costumes as we gear up for the 72nd Annual Halloween Costume Parade in downtown State College. The parade will start in the corner of College Avenue and Burrowes Street. Judges will be set up at Memorial field to pick out the best costume, so come prepared! There will be more than 10 costume categories to be part of! Winners will have cash prizes, and free treat bags will be provided to attendees. Come all out and ready show off your costumes!

November 23 – 25, November 30, December 1 – 2, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Spend the day at Penn’s Cave with this amazing event. Christmas Crystals at the Cave will allow you to start celebrating the holiday season in full swing. Go enjoy the amazing activities including: lantern tours, Prospector Pete’s maze, light displays and gift item specials. Additionally, you could enjoy the more traditional tours, which include the limestone cavern boat tour, the farm, nature, and wildlife park tour or the Cave Rock Mountain Tour.

Annual Harvest Holiday Open House

Home for the Holidays at Boal Mansion

November 3 – 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tait Farm Foods Join in the celebration of the 21st Annual Harvest Holiday Open House and welcome in one of the best seasons of the year: fall. The open house will have great food and drink, recommendations for holiday recipe favorites and creative gift giving ideas. Everyone is welcome! So gather up friends and family for a great event.

November 30, December 1-2 Boal Mansion Usher in the holidays Olde World style with a candlelight tour of the mansion, formal tea or a Christmas goose dinner followed by ballroom dancing! Find more information at boalmansion.com.

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Breakfast with Santa December 1, 8 The Nittany Lion Inn On December 1 and 8, your whole family can enjoy breakfast with Santa and then take home a complimentary photo with Santa himself. These events fill up fast, so make reservations now at 814-865-5890!

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas December 7-8 Throughout Bellefonte The 35th Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas is the ultimate Christmas festival, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, performances of “A Christmas Carol,” a gingerbread house contest, an arts and crafts show, the popular Victorian Christmas Homes Tour and much more. For a list of all the festivities, visit bellefontevictorianchristmas.com.

Courtesy Tim Weight Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Resolution Run, First Night is a magical atmosphere and a fantastic way to ring in the New Year no matter your age.

There’s more! Find the best holiday and winter fun on our calendar at HappyValley.com.

Santa in the Cave December 8-9, 1 – 4 p.m. Lincoln Caverns Feeling adventurous? Visit Santa in the historic Lincoln Caverns for a one-of-a-kind meeting and photo-op! You can also stop into the gift shop to pick up some unique Christmas gifts.

Santa Express Train Rides December 14 – 16 The Train Station in Bellefonte The whole family can journey to the North Pole right here in Happy Valley! Hop aboard the Santa Express at the Bellefonte Train Station to meet Santa and his friends, who stop to visit passengers in every train car along the way. Visit bellefontetrain. org to see the schedule of departure times and to purchase tickets. Note: These tickets go on sale on November 1 on EventBrite and sell out fast!

First Night State College December 31 Downtown State College To cap off a season full of celebrations, State College ends the year with the best New Year’s Eve festival around: First Night. Featuring amazing ice sculptures, a Grand Procession, carriage rides, vendors, tons of live entertainment and the popular 5K

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Local foods alumni cannot live without

Last week, we asked Penn State alumni on Facebook what they missed the most about Happy Valley when they are away. Even now, you’re probably thinking about your favorite restaurant, maybe even down to a favorite table or booth, and that food craving you can’t quite satisfy anywhere else. Alumni obliged with their dream food from their favorite spot, some old, some new, and some a distant memory. Here are their top picks: It’s no surprise that The Corner Room stays at the top of the list. It is a timeless staple, after all, Instagram-worthy backdrop, and foodie heaven for all ages. As freshmen, many can remember eating a classic meal with their parents here. Later, when feeling fancy with friends, one could depend on The Corner Room to supply great sandwiches and burgers that felt like home. It also doesn’t hurt that it is the official home of the original grilled stickies. Seriously, go have one right now! Currently the restaurant has Monday and Sunday specials with $5.99 “All You Can Eat

A Taste of India Cooking with Beer Cooking with Wine Fresh Pasta

Pasta” and $9.99 “All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet” respectively. If you find yourself wandering around on a football weekend for a place to eat, go and indulge yourself with some stickies. Many alumni miss the Deli & Z-Bar because it offers one of the best bar and restaurant combinations in the area. The Deli serves traditional American meals all made from scratch! The menu offers everything from comfort food to pub staples. Here, they make their own soups, breads, sauces and desserts. Meanwhile, the Z-Bar is the best accompaniment to an amazing meal. Celebrating American Craft beer with more than 57 drafts, the Z-Bar knows its specialties. However, if craft isn’t your thing, take a look at their respected wine selections. The Nittany Lion Inn’s main contribution to PSU society, besides being an amazing inn, is food. It's one of the first places that many alumni eat when they come back to town. The Inn offers two distinct dining experiences with two main restaurants: Whiskers, a casual dining spot, and The Dining Room, which is more formal. Whiskers offers a more pub-like experience with a wide variety of salads and sandwiches. The Dining Room was awarded the 2016 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and Wine Spectator’s 2018 “Best of ” Award of Excellence and is the top option for fine dining in Happy Valley. Ye Old College Diner has always been a classic with alumni. It didn’t hurt that it was open 24/7, with breakfast available all day and night. It was a sad day when it closed its doors, but fortunately their celebrated Grilled Stickies live on!

Handmade Pizza

… and the ones for the history books.

Mexican Fiesta

“Remember the BEST lasagne place,” Susan W. said. “Back in the ’60s, we had the best lasagne on earth, not far from the Lion’s Den. Plus there was that square cut HiWay Pizza across from McLanahan’s, and their round pie place across from SBS.” Gus’ Cheesesteaks complete with banana peppers, are fondly remembered, along with The Blue Shark at the Shark Club. It’s hard to scratch the itch that Darkhorse and The Train Station left when they closed their doors.

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Fall and winter looks delicious at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater

Penn State's premier hotels, The Nittany Lion Inn on campus and The Penn Stater located in Innovation Park, are ready for your visit back to Happy Valley. With golf packages, wine events, Sunday brunches and events around the holidays, your visit back to Happy Valley just got more delicious!

Treat yourself to a steakhouse dinner When’s the last time you had an amazing steakhouse dinner? You can enjoy a sizzling, juicy premium steak cooked to perfection right here at The Dining Room. Our steaks are perfectly complemented with sauces and sides that aren't available on the regular menu, along with their award-winning wine list.

Take a midweek break with Winesday at Whiskers Winesday starts every Wednesdays at 5 p.m. You can enjoy wine (along with perfectly-paired small plates) at a great price. Winesday features the world-class wines that helped The Nittany Lion Inn earn the Wine Spectator “Best Of ” Award of Excellence at great prices. You can choose from bottles like Domaine Bachelet-Ramonet Aligot from Bourgogne, France to Mirabello, Prosecco from Italy, all at a great price. Enjoy award-winning wine and delicious food in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere!

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Tour the world with a wine dinner The Dining Room is the only restaurant in State College to hold the Wine Spectatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best of Award of Excellence for their extensive wine selection, and it shows with their lineup of special dining. First is the annual Eberle Wine Dinner, which sells out every year, featuring wine pioneer Gary Eberle. Bimonthly, they host Tastes of the World Wine Dinners. Each dinner is themed to a specific wine region and offers a personalized wine and dining experience that's one of a kind. Past destinations include Portugal, South Africa and Bordeaux, France. Find more details about the upcoming dinners at nittanylioninn.psu.edu.

A Spare Room at The Nittany Lion Inn Having company for the holidays? Is your house bursting at the seams? Send your guests to the holiday centerpiece of State College, The Nittany Lion Inn. The Inn takes pride in providing the best in customer service and will treat your guests to a delicious free breakfast at the Dining Room and send them on their way for the rest of their day. Contact a reservations specialist today at 800-233-7505 or reserve our Bed and Breakfast package online at www.nittanylioninn.psu.edu to check this off your holiday!â&#x20AC;&#x2039;

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Enjoy the holidays at The Nittany Lion Inn

treat your guests to a delicious free breakfast at the Dining Room and send them on their way for the rest of their day. Contact a reservations specialist today at 800-233-7505 and you can check this off your holiday checklist!

Enjoy breakfast with Santa

Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus is coming to… The Nittany Lion Inn! Bring the family for breakfast with Santa on December 1 and 8. Enjoy a delicious start to your day, and take home a complimentary photo with our star guest, Santa. Save your space now – this event fills up fast. Call 814-865-8590 for more information and reservations.

Book a spare room for your holiday guests Are you having company for the holidays and your house is bursting at the seams? The Nittany Lion Inn has a solution for that – send your guests their way. Your loved ones will feel comfortable and at home at The Inn, State College’s holiday centerpiece. They take pride in providing the best in customer service and will 26

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Plan a “Yes” Day with local spa options By Cara Aungst

While there are amazing sights to take in and places to visit throughout the year in Centre County, Happy Valley’s unique charm and international fame come to life when the weather starts to cool down. The rest of this guide is dedicated to the things you can do — watching the game, going to the festivals, creating the next family memory — but this article is dedicated to helping you be your best. Take a minute (or a whole day) for yourself. You won’t regret it. We’ve put together a list of our favorite ways to recharge and refresh in Happy Valley. Make plans for a ‘yes’ day for yourself, or give the gift of rest to someone you love. A Basket Full, a gift boutique and gift basket business located in an historic house on Boalsburg’s Main Street, has added a room dedicated to self care and spa products just in time for fall. They have a wide variety of unique health and beauty products designed to relieve stress and soothe tired muscles. Try a palm massager, or "Shower Bursts" sure to wake-up the senses during the shower. Unwind in style with Hello Mello loungewear or luxuriate in a cozy chic robe to end your day. The shop also carries Brighton and Vera Bradley items, Fresh Produce clothing, Spartina 449, locally made foods, baby items and more. A Basket Full has many special events throughout the year. Stop in on October 6 for their Bin to Bag Sale, and on Oct. 25 for their Cupcakes & Cocktails as they welcome the launch of Vera Bradley’s Velvet Line. For more information, visit basket-full.com. ESSpa specializes in Hungarian skin and hair care and can sit down with you and have a consultation over your exact skin and hair needs. It’s a nice touch of personalized service that can help you relax away from the outside chill. Their holiday specials and massage packages include romantic treatments for two, stress melter treatments, as well as Family deals and ladies’ half-off days! ESSpa Kozmetika is located within the Carnegie Inn and Spa in the Toftrees area of State College. Lion’s Spa is another highly rated spa in Happy Valley that offers services ranging from teen pore cleanses to massages, waxing and eyelash extensions. Everything you could need to look and feel your best despite the cold weather. The best part is they will take call in massage appointments any day of the week. Winner of Best of State College in 2017, Artemis is another massage studio that will quickly help you forget the stresses of the day. Artemis also holds yoga classes, which can really help

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you from stiffening up causing soreness and aches. A few weeks of private yoga lessons at Artemis, and you really will start to feel like you are in a whole new body. Looking for relief for your allergies this year? How about something that requires no prescriptions and will make the rest of your body feel better at the same time? Then you need to check out Simply Health Salt Spa, located on South Atherton Street. Their salt therapy features Himalayan salt rooms rich in negative ions and minerals. During your 45-minute session, you will relax in comfortable chairs, listen to soothing music and breathe air that is brimming with 84 minerals and trace elements. The salt is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-fungal. The unique microclimate, rich in minerals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, bromine and iodine, is created via the importation of over 11 tons of therapeutic salt. Treatments are especially beneficial for treatment of conditions like asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis and skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis. You can try out their services very affordably. Every session is $15 with a $5 coupon for your next visit. While you are there, you can check out their other offerings, like detox footbaths, sauna and massage services.

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We found the perfect bottle for your holiday party By Cara Aungst

For many years, my Thanksgivings were spent in Buckeye territory. We didn’t talk football… not over dinner at least… but Penn State was represented every year by my favorite wine. If you are like me and are venturing outside of Happy Valley this fall, take a little bit of Central Pennsylvania along with you in the form of some of our delicious, inventive wines and ciders. Seven Mountains Wine Cellars’ cranberry wine is my go‑to bottle to take to holiday parties. First because it’s just the right seasonal nod to the cranberry mood of Thanksgiving, but secondly because it’s so darn good. It’s not just me and my Ohio‑based family who think so; the wine has been awarded double gold at

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars the Farm Show, and was also awarded the 2011 Governor’s Cup for Best of Show. Try it, and it will become part of your family’s tradition. But make a point to get a few bottles the next time you are in town – this limited edition wine sells out fast! Their spiced apple is another sweet wine that fits well for winter parties. It’s fermented with apple pie spices and can be served warm for a mulled cider taste with a kick. (sevenmountainswinecellars. com; 814‑808‑6635). There is a bottle of Mount Nittany Winery’s Tailgate Red chilling in my refrigerator. It was gifted to me recently, and even though I thought I would save it to commemorate a special occasion, I don’t think it will last that long. This best seller wasn’t really made to be saved forever, though. It was made to go with anything from burgers to hot dogs to barbecue. It pairs well with weekdays, old friends, and laughter. While you are picking up your Tailgate Red, make sure to try their Chardonnay Reserve.

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It’s won the 2018 Pennsylvania Winery Association’s double gold award for best dry wine in the state and overall best dry wine. Can’t decide? Wine tasting is always free at their winery. It’s worth the trip! (mtnittanywinery.com; 814‑466‑6373) Penn State will show up in a big way with Happy Valley Winery’s Happy Valley Red. Using grapes grown on their estate, this red brings cherry and spice to the table. It’s great with wintery comfort food, and can be used as base for a holiday party sangria. It’s also a recent Farm Show winner. Pro tip: Add their winery to your weekend schedule during the next football weekend. They have live music every Friday night this fall. (thehappyvalleywinery.com; 814‑308‑8756) Stop by 201 Elmwood St. in State College at the former Barn at Lemont for free tastings from two wineries. KingView Mead is crafted from honey, fruits and spices for a tantalizing concoction. They feature 19 mead varieties, including a Blue White mead made from grapes and blueberries, perfect for your next tailgate. (Kingviewmead. com; 412‑335‑0070) Hungry Run Hungry Run Wine & Spirits Wine & Spirits hails from over the Seven Mountains and offers flavors like Green Apple Riesling, Rollin' Rita and Watermelon along with smallbatch spirits. (hungryrunwineandspirits; 717‑543‑5111) Bellefonte is probably already on your to‑do list this fall, and if it isn’t, it needs to be. The downtown is buzzing with events, new (and established favorite) restaurants and that beautiful waterfront. Just over the railroad tracks, Good Intent Cider is cranking out some of the best hard cider you’ll find. With flavors coming to you from Gettysburg battlefields (yes, really) to local orchards, you can find favorites like the semi‑dry Adam’s Apple or bity Ginger Kid with hints of ginger root and local maple syrup. Enjoy a Friday night with live music at their cidery, or buy a refillable growler to take to your next party. (goodintentcider.com; 814‑355‑1654)

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Mark your calendars, 2019 is almost here!

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is almost over already, but here we are! We’ve compiled some of the big dates so you can plan out next year’s weekends of football, festivals and fun.

THON The largest student-run philanthropy in the world will take place on Feb. 15-17 at the Bryce Jordan Center. THON continues to grow each and every year, so make your plans now for one of the most amazing weekends Happy Valley has to offer.

Photo by Tim Weight

Blue White Weekend This is truly a tradition unlike any other. Sure, other colleges have annual scrimmages that are open to the public, but nothing is quite like the Blue White Game at Beaver Stadium. It’s not just a scrimmage – it’s an event. Fans tailgate, there is an autograph session with players. Oh, and there’s a game! You’ll get a chance to take a sneak peek at the 2019 Nittany Lions as head coach James Franklin readies his squad for another run at the Big Ten Championship. The game is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019. Admission is free, but make sure to brush up on parking updates before you head out.

Reunion Weekend Reunions are in the air! On June 7-9, 2019, you can usher in summer with some of your favorite people and favorite memories. Check our listings for cabins, campgrounds or even a hostel. Make reconnecting with your former Penn Staters an experience no one will forget anytime soon!

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4th Fest The Central PA 4th Fest is a volunteer-run celebration of Independence Day. The day begins with the Firecracker 4K and continues all afternoon with games, music and food. The day culminates with one of the best fireworks shows in the nation. Admission is free, but VIP passes are available for sale. As always, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held on July 4, rain or shine.

Arts Fest The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is a Penn State tradition! Start planning now for the 53nd annual event, which will take place from July 11-14. Just like the arts fest youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always loved, there will be the food vendors, live music and plenty of art for sale.

Season Opener The Penn State football team will open its 2019 season on Saturday, August 31 against Idaho at Beaver Stadium. The team will look a little different, but the excitement of the home opener will be there for sure. Photo by Tim Weight

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Experience the horror of Lincoln Caverns Ghosts & Goblins Tours!

Come experience the horror of Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, near Huntingdon! Lincoln Caverns has transformed for Ghosts and Goblins tours in October for 35 years...and it is a different theme each year. Don’t expect the same old scares; Ghosts and Goblins tours at Lincoln Caverns tell a different spooky story each year. Ghosts & Goblins Tours are open to the public Friday and Saturday, October 5th through 27th. Choose your adventure: from 11-5 on Saturdays, you can enjoy 90 minutes of fun, including a one-hour family tour through two beautiful crystal caverns, one haunted and one natural, followed by a family hayride. From

6-9:30 on Friday and Saturday evenings, you can experience the totally spooktacular haunted caverns, horrifying haunted trail, and then take a hayride as the frightful finale! Because you can choose the scare level that’s just right for your family or group, this is a perfect outing for your youth group, scouts, or senior citizen group. Pavilion facilities and party rooms are also available for group outings and October birthday parties. A ‘Friday Night Special’ is offered for corporate, college and other large groups. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 814-643-0268, or visit Lincoln Caverns’ website at lincolncaverns.com.

Fall and Winter fun in the Raystown Lake Region

“Fireplace getaways” are popular in the Raystown Lake Region in the fall, winter and spring. There are luxurious chalets and vacation homes with spacious accommodations for 1-30. Relax in front of the fireplace or step out onto the wraparound porches and breathe in the mountain view – any time of the year. With many outdoor public spaces, the Raystown Lake Region has opportunities aplenty to breathe in the fresh air, walk through the forest, enjoy the wilderness scenery of Raystown Lake and paddle the gentle waters of the Juniata River. Bring your boots, kayak and mountain bike to really get the most out of your sojourn in Huntingdon County. October is a great time to visit Huntingdon County, PA, each year. Hartslog Day is filled with 200 craftspeople, exhibits, great food, music, kids’ activities - free admission. The Rockhill Trolley Museum Fall Spectacular offers rides on antique trolleys. And the leaf peeping at Raystown Lake aboard the Proud Mary tour boat is awesome. 32

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Penn State winter sports watch By Jeff Cavanaugh

While everyone in Happy Valley is hopeful that the Penn State Nittany Lions will be playing important football games in December and January this winter, there will also lots of exciting action on the hardwood, on the ice and on the mats. Here is a look at some of the best teams, games and players to watch this winter in State College:

Wrestling There are few, if any, teams in recent memory as dominant as the Penn State wrestling program. The Nittany Lions have won seven of the last eight NCAA titles and have a 45-match winning streak and are poised to make a run at another title. In the long, proud history of Penn State wrestling, there have been two wrestlers who have won three individual national championships. This season, Penn State has three separate star wrestlers looking to claim their third straight individual titles. Two-time national champ at 184 pounds Bo Nickal, who pinned Ohio State’s Myles Martin to clinch the team title for the Nittany Lions last year, is moving up to 197 pounds. While both Jason Nolf (157) and Vincenzo Joseph (165) will look to win their third national championship each. Since Olympic Gold Medalist Cael Sanderson took the program over in 2011, the Nittany Lions have been dominant and will look to continue that this season. The Nittany Lions open their season on November 11 at Rec Hall against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The biggest home meet of the year is when the Michigan Wolverines come to the Bryce Jordan Center the first weekend in February. Penn State wrestling may be the hottest ticket in town, so if you’re interested in experiencing one of the best atmospheres in all of college sports, make sure to look into season tickets now! Can’t Miss Game: 2019 BJC Dual: PSU vs. Michigan, weekend of February 1 at the Bryce Jordan Center (The date and time of the dual will be announced at a later date per the Big Ten.)

Mens’ Basketball The Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team is building in the right direction under Coach Pat Chambers. Last season, the Nittany Lions posted an impressive 26-13 record en route to the NIT Championship. Most impressive, the Nittany Lions ended with a .500 conference record for the first time since the 2010-11 season

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Mens’ Basketball – and only the fourth time in the past 21 seasons. In order to take the next step and earn an invitation to the Big Dance – the NCAA Tournament – the Nittany Lions will have to replace last year’s star point guard, Tony Carr, who was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 51st overall pick. As a sophomore last year, Carr filled the state sheet and averaged 19.6 points (second-most in the Big Ten), 5.0 assists and 4.9 rebounds. The Nittany Lions are not short on returning talent though. The biggest piece coming back is junior forward Lamar Stevens who won the NIT Most Outstanding Player and averaged over 19 points per game in the five tournament games. Penn State will also get back forward Mike Watkins who missed all of Penn State’s tournament games last season with a knee injury. Watkins a 6’9” junior was named honorable mention all-conference last year. This year, the Big Ten Conference moved to a 20 conference game schedule – meaning ten huge conference games will be held in State College. The first conference game at the Bryce Jordan Center may be the most intriguing – when the Indiana Hoosiers and freshman superstar Romeo Langford come to Happy Valley on December 4. Langford, who averaged over 35 points per game as a high school senior, is almost sure to be headed to the NBA next season but is the kind of playmaker that can take a team to the top. The Nittany Lions will also welcome perennial powerhouse Michigan State to the BJC on January 13. The Nittany Lions are expecting big things on the court this year and hope to make a run at the Big Ten championship and the Big Ten Tournament, which will be held from March 13-17 in Chicago. Can’t Miss Game: PSU vs. Michigan State, Sunday, January 13. The Spartans have stars every year and always seem to make a run in the NCAA tournament under coach Tom Izzo. Last season, the Nittany Lions came up just short against the #5 ranked Spartans in East Lansing. Continued on page 35 33

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Ice Hockey For 20 home games at the Pegula Ice Center, Happy Valley will again transform into Hockey Valley. After a second-straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, head coach Guy Gadowsky and the Penn State men’s ice hockey are ready to make a run toward the Frozen Four. Last season, the Big Ten sent three teams to the Frozen Four and if Penn State can get rolling, their talented roster can make a serious push to get to the Frozen Four at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY in April. This season, the Nittany Lions will be led by team captain Chase Berger and alternates Kevin Kerr and Brandon Biro. Berger, a senior forward, has not missed a game since arriving in State College in 2015 and is currently third on the all-time scoring list with 89 career points. For local hockey fans looking to see the Nittany Lions on the road, Penn State will again play on some bigtime rinks – at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia against Princeton on October 26 and at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, on January 26 against Big Ten rival Michigan. Can’t Miss Game: PSU vs. Norte Dame, Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8. The Fighting Irish had an unbelievable season last year that ended in a 2-1 loss in the National Championship game. Last season, the Nittany Lions were winless in four tries against the Fighting Irish so are looking for revenge.

Lady Lions Basketball After struggling through the tough Big Ten Conference last season with an incredibly young team – one without a single senior on the roster – the Lady Lions are poised to bounce back in a big

way for the 2018-19 season. The Lady Lions, who won 11 of 15 home games last season, have the luxury of playing 18 games in the comfort of the Bryce Jordan Center where they have gone 27-6 over the past two seasons. The season starts with Lady Lions Basketball 10 straight games in Happy Valley and if the Lady Lions get rolling early, there is no telling how far this team can go. The benefit of last season’s young team is that now the Lady Lions return a team of veterans this season for head coach Coquese Washington’s 12th season. The Lady Lions return their top two scorers from last season – guards Amari Carter and Teniya Page. Page is one of five Lady Lions in program history with 1,500 career points and 300 career assists and needs only 411 points to hit the 2,000 point mark. The Lady Lions season gets underway on Thursday, November 8 against Providence but the season really picks up when Maryland comes to town on December 28 for the Lady Lions first conference game of the season. Can’t Miss Game: PSU vs. Ohio State, Thursday, January 17. The Buckeyes had an impressive 28-7 record last year before being upset in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes beat Penn State twice by an average of 27 points last year, so if the Lady Lions want to turn take the program up a notch; there is no bigger game than Ohio State.

Have you heard of the Retreat?

These apartments for college students are conveniently located on Waupelani Dr., just 1.5 miles from campus. They feature spacious, cottagestyle apartment floor plans and are chock full of amenities. Their complex features a computer lab, indoor basketball court, on-site salon, cardio center and more! They are already accepting applications for 2019. Go to RetreatStateCollege.com to see more, and book your tour!

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Live

Local Services Accuweather accuweather.com 814‑237‑0309

Catholic Campus Ministry psucatholic.org Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466

The Retreat at State College retreatstatecollege.com 814-231-0871 Richard Testa Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Cell: 585‑739‑3521 RichTesta@gmail.com

Salons, Spas & Gyms

Central PA Theatre & Dance Fest centralpatheatre.com Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion boalmuseum.com 814‑876‑0129 Fort Roberdeau fortroberdeau.org 814‑946‑0048 FUSE Productions fuseproductions.org

Blue White Media bluewhite‑media.com 814‑308‑9794 Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466 Collegiate Athletic Travel AthleticTravel.com 800-788-4414 Dutch Fall Fest Aaronsburgcc.org

Fraser Condos frasercondos.com 866‑445‑5718

A Step Beyond Massage Therapy astepbeyondmassage therapy.com 814‑441‑9331

Happy Valley’s Got Talent tidesprogram.org Infusion at Penn State PennStateInfusion.org

Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau raystown.org 814‑658‑0060

Karch Auto karchauto.com 814‑238‑2886

EsSpa at the Carnegie Inn & Spa esspa.us 814‑380‑9772

Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu 814‑865‑7672

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com 814‑643‑0268

Mount Nittany Medical Center mountnittany.org 814‑231‑7000

Crossfit Lionheart crossfitlionheart.com 814‑238‑4617

The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org 814‑272‑0606

Northland Bowl northlandbowl.com 814‑237‑1500

State College Community Land Trust scclandtrust.org 814‑867‑0656

Lionheart Fitness lionheartgyms.com 814‑238‑4617

Tempest Productions, Inc. tempestproductions.org 866‑248‑5091

Nittany Antique Machinery Show Nittanyantique.org

The North Club thenorthclub.com 814‑237‑1510

Golf Courses

Titan Fitness titanfitness.com 814‑235‑1015

Mountain View Golf mtviewcountryclub.com 814‑466‑7231

Play

Penn State Golf Courses pennstategolfcourses.com 814‑865‑4653

TriYoga pennsylvaniayoga.com 814‑364‑2435

Realty

The Apartment Store apartmentstore.com/ state‑college/ 800‑553‑2539 Associated Realty Property Mgmt arpm.com 814‑231‑3333 Fine Line Homes finelinehomes.com 814‑237‑5581 Heritage Realty Group heritagerealtystatecollege.com 814‑231‑0101

Arts and Culture Bellefonte Art Museum of Centre County bellefontemuseum.org 814‑355‑4280 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu 814‑863‑5500 Center for the Performing Arts cpa.psu.edu 814‑863‑0255

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Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑234‑8000 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266

Around Happy Valley A Basket Full basket‑full.com 814‑466‑7788

Pennsylvania Military Museum pamilmuseum.org 814‑466‑6263 Pappy Chuck’s Candy Shop 814‑353‑4498 Penn State All‑Sports Museum gopsusports.com/museum/ 814‑865‑0044 Penn State Alumni alumni.psu.edu 800‑548‑LION Penn State Baseball gopsusports.com 814‑272‑0208

Ridge Soaring Gliderport eglider.org 814‑355‑2483 Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center shaverscreek.org 814‑863‑2000 State College Spikes statecollegespikes.com 814‑272‑1711 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266 Vamos Lion Chariot vamoslion.com 814‑404‑2782 Whata‑Blast Lasertag whatablastlasertag.com 814‑234‑8740 WPSU wpsu.org

Eat

Breweries, Distilleries and Distributors

bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar‑bleu 814‑237‑0374 Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522 Beer Belly’s Beverage beerbellysbeverage.com 814‑237‑2739 Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Penn State Homecoming homecoming.psu.edu

Brewsky’s Bottle Shop brewskys.us 814‑272‑1074

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park pennscave.com 814‑364‑1664

Elk Creek Café + Aleworks elkcreekcafé.net 814‑349‑8850

Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley! Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234‑4406

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery thehappyvalleywinery.com 814‑308‑8756

The Hopshop dantesinc.com/locations/ the‑hopshop/ 814‑308‑9808

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com 814‑466‑6373

Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house/ 814‑954‑4923

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars sevenmountainswine cellars.com 814‑364‑1000

Edgewater Inn and Riverside Grill edgewaterinnandriversidegrill.com 814‑669‑4144

Local Whiskey happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#localwhiskey 814‑272‑6831

Restaurants

The Field Burger and Tap toftrees.com/restaurant 814‑234‑8000

Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑6886 Phyrst happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#phyrst 814‑238‑1406 Robin Hood Brewing Co. robinhoodbrewingco.com 814‑237‑7777 The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy. com 814‑234‑1344 Taste Buds Kitchen tastebudskitchen.com/ statecollege 814‑238‑1212 Z Bar at The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710

Wineries and Cideries

Bella Vino Wine Bar facebook.com/pg/WineandCafeonthePark 814‑355‑2658 Good Intent Cider goodintentcider.com 717‑778‑8171

Allegro Restaurant allegro‑restaurant.com 814‑946‑5216 American Ale House americanalehouse.net 814‑237‑9701 The Arena Bar & Grill thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833 bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar‑bleu/ 814‑237‑0374 Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522 Brothers’ Pizza brotherspizzacentrehall.com 814‑364‑9817 (Centre Hall) 814‑234‑4200 (State College) 814‑355‑4562 (Wingate) Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424 Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑238‑7788 (1611 N. Atherton St.) champsdowntown.com 814‑238‑1110 (139 S. Allen St.)

The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar InfernoBrickOvenBar.com 814‑237‑5718

The Dining Room (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu 814‑865‑8590

Kimchi Korean Restaurant kimchistatecollege.com 814‑237‑2096

The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090

Legends (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑ 863‑ 5080 Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house 814‑954‑4923 Maine Bay and Berry mainebayandberry.com 833‑624‑6322 Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑6886

Gigi’s Southern Table Gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463

Perkins perkinsrestaurants.com 814‑237‑0307

Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234 4406

Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738 (Bellefonte) 814‑234‑1606 (State College) 570‑893‑1700 (Lock Haven)

Harrison’s Wine Grill harrisonsmenu.com 814‑237‑4422 HiWay Pizza Pub North HiwayPizza.com 814‑237‑0375

P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 814‑235‑3009 Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

HiWay Pizza Pub West HiwayPizza.com 814‑954‑5240

Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288

Hog Father’s Old Fashioned BBQ hogfathersbbq.com 814‑231-1227

Quaker Steak & Lube thelube.com 814‑ 237‑ 5823

Home Delivery Pizza Pub homedeliverypizza.net 814‑357‑8399 Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616

Rumors Lounge (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/ eat‑drink/rumors‑lounge. htm 814‑231‑2100

The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy. com 814‑234‑1344 Sweet Scoops brotherspizzacentrehall.com 814‑364‑1141 Tarragon Restaurant (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/ eat‑drink/tarragon‑restaurant.htm 814‑231‑2100 Taste of the Valley facebook.com/TastOfTheValley 717‑935‑0050 Texas Roadhouse texasroadhouse.com 814-235-7427 The View at Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com/ theview 814‑466‑7231 Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211 Webster’s Bookstore Café webstersbookstorecafé.com 814‑272‑1410 Whiskers (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu/ NittanyLionInn/Dining/ Whiskers.com 814‑865‑8580

Catering/Group Events

The Atherton Hotel/ Tarragon Restaurant/ Rumors Lounge athertonhotel.net 814‑231‑2100

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Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley! The Arena Bar & Grill thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833 Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑234‑7700 Dante’s Restaurants, Inc. dantesinc.com 814‑234‑1344 Edgewater Inn and Riverside Grill edgewaterinnandriversidegrill.com 814‑669‑4144 The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090 Gigi’s Restaurant & Wine Lounge gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering/Above the Valley Special Event Center harrisonsmenu.com 814‑237‑4422 Happy Valley Catering by Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738 Lodge at Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑7976 Penn State Hospitality pennstatehotels.com 800‑233‑7505 Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288 Ramada Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001

CSAs / Farms / Farmers Markets / Buying Clubs Bee Tree Berry Farm 814‑383‑2134

Boalsburg Farmers Market boalsburgfarmersmarket.com 814‑692‑5211 Buy Fresh, Buy Local buylocalpa.org/centre Friday Downtown State College Farmers Market friday‑farmersmarket.com Friends and Farmers Online Market friendsandfarmers.coop 814‑933‑0879 Lemont Farmers Market lemontvillage.org/home/ lemont‑farmers‑market North Atherton Farmers Market nathertonmarket.com

Comfort Suites comfortsuites.com 814‑235‑1900

Milesburg Quality Inn choicehotels.com/pa660 814‑355‑7521

Country Inn and Suites countryinns.com 814‑234‑6000

Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑0015

Courtyard by Marriott marriott.com/hotels/travel/ scecy‑courtyard‑state‑ college 814‑238‑1881

Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu 800‑233‑7505

Days Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑8454 Econo Lodge Bellefonte econolodge.com 814‑355‑5561 Fairfield Inn & Suites State College stayhvh.com Hampton Inn & Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑231‑1899 Happy Valley Hotels stayhvh.com

PA Organic/Farm Fest paorganic.org 814‑422‑0251

Hilton Garden Inn lioncountrylodging.com 814‑272‑1221

Tuesday Downtown State College Farmers Market facebook.com/ statecollegefarmers

Holiday Inn Express State College stayhvh.com 814‑867‑1800

Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211

Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616

Stay Hotels

Atherton Hotel athertonhotel.net 814‑231‑2100 Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424

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Ingleby Lodge inglebylodge.com 814‑360‑5145 Lock Haven Fairfield Inn and Suites marriott.com/hotels/travel/ fairfield‑inn‑and‑suites‑lock‑ haven/ 570‑263‑5034

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed & Breakfast at the Rock Garden therockgardenbandb.com 814‑466‑6100 Bear Meadows Lodge bearmeadowslodge.com 570‑724‑2428

The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstater.psu.edu 814‑863‑5000

Chatelaine Bed & Breakfast chatelainebandb.com 814‑238‑2028

Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Earlystown Manor earlystownmanor.com 814‑466‑6481

Quality Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑234‑1600 Ramada Inn & Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001 Raystown Lake Fairfield Inn & Suites raystownlakehotel.com 814‑643‑3672 Residence Inn by Marriott residenceinnstatecollege. com 814‑235‑6960 Sleep Inn sleepinn.com 814‑235‑1020 SpringHill Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑867‑1807 Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 814‑237‑8005 Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑252‑3551

Gage Mansion gagemansion.com 814‑599‑2803 Our Fair Lady Bed & Breakfast ourfairladybnb.com 814‑355‑1117 The Queen Bed & Breakfast thequeenbnb.com 814‑355‑7946 Reynolds Mansion reynoldsmansion.com 814‑353‑8407 Riffles and Runs B & B rifflesandruns.com 814‑353‑8109

Lodges, Cabins and Campgrounds

Godspeed Events and Lodging godspeedhostel.com 814‑554‑0024 Ingleby Lodge inglebylodge.com 814‑360‑5145 Vintner’s Inn Seven Mountains Wine Cellars vintnersinnpa.com 814‑364‑1000