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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Happy Valley native returns from Erie half-marathon alive, thanks to heroic, CPR-trained Good Samaritans
By Jodie Dello Stritto Greg Woodman (center), with his wife Anita and the team of runners who raced to save his life. From left to right, Kyle Hrutkay, Aaron Taylor, Tabitha Bowser, Greg and Anita Woodman, Laura Overly, Mikaela Hess, Austin Boesch. On Sunday, July 16, Greg Woodman—publisher of HappyValley
What’s next for The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater
By Gracie Mullan In the last 10 years in Downtown State College, two new hotels have opened, another refurbished, and another closed. That’s quite a lot of change for the region in a short time. The Hyatt Place opened in 2017 inside the Fraser Centre and the renovated and renamed
Healthy Valley: Livability and quality of life drive high health ranking
By Nikki Ciecierski Image: Mount Nittany Conservancy With abundant outdoor opportunities, strong healthcare infrastructure and collaborative efforts between healthcare providers and local businesses, Happy Valley is a prime example of a community that thrives on healthy lifestyles.. In the most recent County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, Centre County ranked
Creating a Happy Valley icon at The Corner Room
By Holly Riddle Photos: The Corner Room Every Penn Stater knows The Corner Room. The iconic restaurant, located right on the corners of West College Avenue and South Allen Street, and directly across from Old Main, has been featured in a bevy of tourism-adjacent promotional materials for the city throughout
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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
