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 Four Who Honored October in January
Mark Wimmer ’94 drove from Boston. Seven hours each way.
Brian Laird ’89 and Steve Brown ’90 came from Pittsburgh.
Steve Balkey ’88 was the local. The boots-on-the-ground logistics lead. The quiet cruise director who knew where to go, when to arrive, and how to make the weekend work.
All four were student-athletes under legendary Penn State coach Harry Groves. Distance runners with three competitive seasons; Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track and field. Full school year competition, full commitment. They learned delayed gratification, time management, and how to show up when your body tells you to quit.
That was 35+years ago.
Your Weekly Guide to Getting Out in Happy Valley
Winter Storm Fern dropped a serious blanket of snow across Happy Valley this weekend. If plans were canceled or changed, we hope you stayed safe, enjoyed the quiet beauty of the storm, and maybe leaned into the slower pace for a day or two.
Now it’s time to unbury.
A Bedford Falls Kind of Morning in the Heart of Happy Valley
Mark and Karen Griffin did not set out to make a statement about the soul of State College this past weekend. They simply followed the kind of Saturday rhythm that has defined life in Happy Valley for generations, a rhythm stitched together by familiar storefronts, friendly faces, and the quiet magic of a town that is home.
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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
