- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near State College, Pennsylvania, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Playgrounds and Laser Tag.
- From Penn State University to Tudek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in State College and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntingdon.
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1.6 Miles
83%
12 votes
1890 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
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Landscaped with ponds, waterfalls, and boulders, Happy Valley MiniGolf offers visitors a challenging miniature golf course. It has discounted, promotional games for families every day of the week, and for individuals on Sunday.
0.8 Miles
The William Welch Community Pool features both a 280,000-galloon lap pool and a 140,000-galloon leisure pool for visitors to use. The location features a lazy river, slides, and dumping water buckets for young children to enjoy.
0.8 Miles
95%
102 votes
University Drive, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802
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Pegula Ice Arena is the home to the Penn State varsity hockey program. Though the main rink is used by the universities hockey team, the community rink is open to the public for youth hockey, skating programs and private events.
0.1 Miles
Located on the campus of Penn State University since 1972, Palmer Museum of Art, features eleven galleries and 150-seat auditorium. With more than 6,000 pieces in the permanent collection, the museum also offers special exhibits throughout the year.
1.3 Miles
100%
16 votes
1001 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
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With estate tours and trade demos, the Centre County Historical Society provides an interactive way to enjoy the town's history. Demos include hearth cooking, blacksmithing, and a look at common iron items made by the trade.
2.8 Miles
Brewing inspired craft beers since 2002, Otto's Pub & Brewery, is committed to using the best in local foods and ingredients. Plan your visit to Otto's and you can pair a delicious meal from their full-service menu with one of their fine brews.
1.2 Miles
A minor league baseball club, the State College Spikes play out full seasons of baseball against a variety of opponents. The Spikes' home field offers remarkable views of the surrounding mountains, as well.
0.1 Miles
64%
85 votes
112 W Foster Ave, State College, PA 16801
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Introduce your family to Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania for an afternoon of fun, hands-on science exhibits and programs. With interactive displays, such as the Dinosaur Dig and Weather Station, stimulate your child's imagination today.
0.2 Miles
As a pottery studio, 2000 degrees provides visitors with plates, bowls, and other ceramic items to decorate with paint. After the visitors are finished with their painting, the staff will glaze and fire the piece.
0.6 Miles
50%
2 votes
409 Carpenter Bldg, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA
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The Matson Museum of Anthropology promotes the diversity of contemporary and ancient human cultures through an exhibit program that includes artifacts and human evolution replicas. Of particular note is the 100 year old pottery collection from around the world.