Local Attractions

If you enjoy boating or hiking, Bald Eagle State Park is located just 5 miles from Pap's Cottage. This 5,900-acre park lies in the broad Bald Eagle Valley of northcentral Pennsylvania. The diverse geology in the park provides the backdrop for the lake, forests, fields, wetlands, and streams. The lake, created by the Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir, holds black crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch and other warm water species. The lake also attracts snapping turtles, osprey, great blue heron and the occasional bald eagle.
Penn State University offers many educational, cultural and athletic attractions including Nittany Lion football, Big Ten men's and women’s basketball, and The Bryce Jordan Center.
The Borough of Bellefonte, home to seven governors, is proud to display its Victorian treasures and antebellum architecture. Ride the Bellefonte Historic Railroad through the countryside, or visit one of the area's art galleries. Shop in one of Bellefonte's unique stores, then tour the Bellefonte Museum in the heart of the town's National Historic District.