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...
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Happy Valley’s role in the Alleghenies
By Jodie Dello Stritto In the state of Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, Happy Valley is featured prominently as a key destination in the Alleghenies region. The Alleghenies includes Centre, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford and Fulton Counties and is a prime stop for visitors seeking
Why move to a disaster zone when you could live well in Happy Valley?
By Carmen P. Bilén Over the Covid-19 pandemic, northern-residing Americans flocked to southern and southwest states like Florida, Texas and Arizona. While these states may offer more consistent sunshine and warm weather, these destination states are also frequently plagued by devastating and costly weather-related disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.
When big city downtowns are in trouble, how is State College thriving?
By Cara Aungst “Workers no longer need to be downtown because companies no longer need to be downtown. And with that in mind, we have to be honest with ourselves and ask, ‘Why should anyone want to come to downtown?’” This jarring statement was not made about State College, but
Getting around Happy Valley: It’s easier than you think
By Holly Riddle Photo by William F. Yurasko For those born and raised in Happy Valley — or at least for those who’ve lived in the region for the past few decades — it can be easy to settle into one’s little corner of the county and stay there, rarely
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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
