Close to Campus, Easy to Reset
Living at Villas at Happy Valley means keeping campus part of your everyday flow. With Penn State University just a short drive away, it’s easy to move between classes, study sessions, and campus commitments without overthinking the logistics. From morning lectures, afternoon group work to evening events, your schedule stays flexible when home and campus feel connected rather than competing for your time.
A Town That Fits Student Life
State College blends familiar routines with just enough variety to keep things interesting. One day might revolve around studying and errands, the next around meeting friends or catching a campus event. Downtown streets, neighborhood pockets, and campus landmarks all overlap into a setting that feels intuitive once you’re here making it easy to settle into patterns that carry you through the semester.
Explore the Neighborhood
From The Arboretum at Penn State to the Bryce Jordan Center, plus local cafés, dining, and everyday essentials, Villas at Happy Valley places you close to everything that makes State College special.
Discover how this location works for your routine.
DINING
The Original Waffle Shop North | Big Bowl Noodle House | Faccia Luna Pizzeria | The Corner Room | Champs Downtown
LATE NIGHT HANG
Champs Downtown | Pickle’s Tap Room & Grill | Phyrst | Doggie’s Pub | Local Whiskey
CAFFEINE AND SWEET TREATS
Sowers Harvest Café | Saint’s Cafe | Webster’s Bookstore Cafe | Rothrock Coffee – State College | Elixr Coffee Roasters – State College
PARKS AND RECREATION
Sunset Park | Holmes-Foster Park | Orchard Park | Tom Tudek Memorial Park | Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
HEALTH RETAIL
CVS Pharmacy – Westerly Parkway | Walgreens Pharmacy – South Atherton | Rite Aid – North Atherton | CVS Pharmacy – North Atherton
CAMPUS HOT SPOTS
Old Main | Nittany Lion Shrine | HUB–Robeson Center | Pattee and Paterno Libraries | The Arboretum at Penn State
SHOPPING
Nittany Mall | Target State College | Walmart Supercenter State College | TJ Maxx State College | Ross Park Mall Shops at North Atherton – State College
GROCERIES
Weis Markets – Westerly Parkway | Weis Markets – North Atherton | Wegmans State College | GIANT Food Stores State College | Trader Joe’s State College
HEALTHCARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Mount Nittany Medical Center | Penn Highlands State College | Geisinger Careworks Walk-In Clinic – State College
MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL SITES
Palmer Museum of Art | H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens at The Arboretum at Penn State | HUB-Robeson Center Art Galleries | Centre County Historical Society at the Centre Furnace Mansion
SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS
Penn State Student Health Center – University Park | Penn State Campus Recreation – IM Building | Penn State Wellness Services – Health Promotion & Wellness | Yoga and Meditation at the Palmer Museum | Local Hero Wellness Center & Spa – State College
LAW ENFORCEMENT
State College Police Department | Penn State University Police & Public Safety – University Park
FIRE AND EMS
Alpha Fire Company – Main Station | Alpha Fire Company – College Township Station | Regional Fire Protection Program – State College | Penn State University Ambulance Service / Penn State EMS | Centre LifeLink EMS – State College