there's also a casual restaurant and a liquor store. straightforward rooms offer wi-fi access and cable tv, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. continental breakfast is complimentary. some rooms add sitting areas. pets are welcome. this simple motel is 3 miles from both the palmer museum of art, and penn state university, and 6 miles from the pennsylvania military museum. University Park Airport 21 min
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center (16 min) Eagle, owls, hawk, birdwatching, and nature Shingletown Gap (9 min) Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority (5 min) Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (12 min) 50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing. The Arboretum at Penn State (11 min) University-run site with scenic woodlands, fields & botanic gardens plus a crushed limestone trail. Pennsylvania Military Museum (10 min) History of U.S. military told through exhibits & artifacts, with a focus on regional relevance. Old Main (11 min) Landmark campus administrative building dating to 1930, with historic frescoes displayed in lobby. Rothrock State Forest (26 min) 96,975 acres of lush, forested parkland for recreational use, including hiking, fishing & camping. Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery (6 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation (17 min) Mountain ski area with a tubing park, plus summer events like kart racing, mini-golf & live music. Mount Nittany (18 min) Prominent local landmark with a marked trailhead & town views from the 2,077-ft. summit. Palmer Museum of Art (10 min) This small museum at Penn State University displays works from America, Europe, Asia & Africa. Greenwood Furnace State Park (23 min) 423-acre park features a lake & remnants of its 19th-century past, including a blacksmith shop. The Nittany Lion Shrine (8 min) Whipple Dam State Park (16 min) Large, scenic park with a lake & activities such as boating, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling. |