Why Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is an entrepreneurial hot spot that means business, but also boasts a playful side. Living among the region’s rolling ridges and valleys, you can have the best of it all. Big-city amenities like world-class restaurants, theaters and festivals sit close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus acres of farmland. A vibrant community welcomes newcomers and diversity. Plus, you’ll experience an affordable cost of living, all while being just a short drive or flight from some of the country’s top destinations.
Really — What more could you need?
The Happy Valley accolades speak for themselves...
Retirement and Senior Living
Happy Valley combines relaxation and adventure with vibrant activities, great amenities, and easy access to healthcare. Celebrate your golden years in a community that truly has it all!
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“The Tocqueville Blueprint: Why Nonprofits Exist & What They Mean for Happy Valley”
Centre County is home to a powerful network of tax-exempt organizations that drive progress and enhance quality of life. From Penn State and Mount Nittany Health to the Centre County United Way, these institutions exist not to profit, but to serve—ensuring that every dollar earned is reinvested into education, healthcare, and social services rather than distributed to shareholders.
Leadership in Uncertain Times: Lessons from Tocqueville for Happy Valley
As Happy Valley navigates a changing economic and social landscape, the principles Alexis de Tocqueville observed in 19th-century America offer a blueprint for leadership today.
Happy Valley in the polar vortex
As we experience a polar vortex sweeping across much of the United States, with frigid temperatures and icy conditions disrupting daily life, it’s worth reflecting on the extreme weather challenges facing other parts of the country.
Quality of Life in Happy Valley
“Where else can I go for a remote hike, experience some of the best bird-watching, hang out at a quality coffee shop, check out a concert or show, and catch a Big-Ten sporting event all in the same day? Oh, and if I want more adventure, I can visit Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, DC, or NYC in under 5 hours.”
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BEST TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA, NICHE, 2018
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TOP 15 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO LIVE AND LAUNCH, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2016
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NO. 5 BEST SUMMER FESTIVALS, LIVABILITY, 2013
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NO. 7, THE BEST PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS, FORBES, 2018
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TOP ADVENTURE TOWN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2011
