Looking for the best things to do in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania and State College PA? From Penn State football weekends and tailgating to Penn’s Cave, historic Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Tussey Mountain and Bald Eagle State Park, Happy Valley has plenty to discover beyond the Penn State campus.

On this episode of Tonight’s Destination with The Fun Chasers, we’re joined by Rebecca Petner of the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau to explore the towns, attractions, history and local experiences that make Happy Valley and Centre County, Pennsylvania a destination worth discovering.

Of course, you can’t talk about Happy Valley without Penn State football! Rebecca takes us inside a Penn State football weekend, including the tailgating experience and the energy that takes over State College when Nittany Lions fans come to town.

But there’s a whole lot more to Happy Valley than football.

🇺🇸 Boalsburg – Discover the community that lays claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day, visit the historic Boal Mansion, hear the fascinating story behind its fragment of the True Cross, and stop by Duffy’s Tavern.

⛷️ Tussey Mountain – From skiing in the winter to the popular WingFest during the summer, Tussey Mountain offers year-round reasons to visit.

🛶 Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park – Explore one of Pennsylvania’s most unusual natural attractions and its famous all-water cavern tour.

🎡 The Grange Fair – Discover a longtime Centre County tradition combining agriculture, entertainment and an enormous camping community every summer.

🦆 Millheim – We’ll head into this small Happy Valley community to discover local businesses and meet some rather memorable ducks!

🚂 Bellefonte – Explore historic Bellefonte, beautiful Talleyrand Park and the Bellefonte Historic Railroad, where special train excursions offer another way to experience the area.

🎃 Bald Eagle State Park – Finally, things start flying when we visit for Punkin’ Chunkin’, one of the area’s most unusual fall events.

Whether you’re planning a Penn State football weekend, searching for cheap things to do in State College PA, exploring Happy Valley Pennsylvania, planning a Centre County getaway, or looking for attractions near Penn State University, Rebecca shows us just how much there is to experience throughout Happy Valley.

At The Fun Chasers, we’re always looking for the affordable finds, hidden gems and bucket-list experiences that let you save on the little things so you can splurge on the experiences you’ve been dreaming about.

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Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Somerset County, Pennsylvania remains forever connected to the story of Flight 93. In this episode of Tonight's Destination with The Fun Chasers, we’re joined by Eric Knopsnyder, Director of Public Relations and Community Outreach for GO Laurel Highlands, to explore the history, resilience and experiences that make Somerset County such a unique Pennsylvania destination.

We begin with the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, reflecting on the significance of the 25th anniversary of September 11 and how the story of Flight 93 continues to be shared with new generations.

We also visit another remarkable chapter in Somerset County history: the Quecreek Mine Rescue, where nine miners were trapped underground in 2002 and, after an extraordinary rescue effort, all nine came home alive.

But those stories are only part of Somerset County.

We also discover the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and its trail towns, including Meyersdale, Rockwood and Confluence; head into the mountains for outdoor adventures; talk about Seven Springs Mountain Resort and four-season fun; discover historic covered bridges; and explore the small towns and beautiful scenery that make this corner of Pennsylvania worth slowing down for.

And we can't talk about Somerset County without talking about maple syrup! Somerset County is Pennsylvania's leading maple-producing county, with generations of maple-making traditions, working sugar camps and the annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival in Meyersdale.

From powerful American history and stories of resilience to mountain adventures, biking, skiing, covered bridges, maple country and small-town discoveries, Somerset County has much more to experience than many travelers realize.

Want to see more of Somerset County? Watch our other Somerset County adventures:

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▶️ https://youtu.be/_UZ-NrNW_tY

If you're planning a trip to Somerset County PA, the Laurel Highlands, Shanksville, Flight 93 National Memorial, Seven Springs, Meyersdale, Rockwood, Confluence or the Great Allegheny Passage, this episode is packed with ideas to help you start planning.

Because at The Fun Chasers, we believe in Save-to-Splurge: enjoy the free and affordable discoveries along the way so you can save your money for those bucket-list experiences you'll never forget.

New destinations every Saturday on Tonight's Destination with The Fun Chasers.

Planning a trip to Niagara Falls, New York? We’re sharing some of the best things to do in Niagara Falls NY, from FREE things to see at Niagara Falls State Park to bucket-list experiences like the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds!

On this episode of Tonight’s Destination with The Fun Chasers, we’re joined by Tina Mt. Pleasant, Director of Travel Trade Sales for Niagara Falls USA, to explore Niagara Falls and some of the incredible towns, attractions, food and experiences waiting just beyond the Falls.

And Niagara Falls might be the perfect place to put our Save-to-Splurge philosophy into action: save money on the free and inexpensive experiences so you can splurge on those bucket-list adventures you came all this way to experience.

🌊 NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARK

There is plenty to experience without spending a fortune, including incredible views of the Falls and exploring Niagara Falls State Park. Then you can put some of those savings toward iconic Niagara Falls experiences like the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds.

And yes, we learned something during this episode: Cave of the Winds isn't actually a cave!

🚗 THERE'S MORE BEYOND THE FALLS

Niagara Falls may be the headliner, but there's a whole lot more to explore in Western New York.

We talk about Lewiston, Old Fort Niagara, Olcott, Lockport and the Erie Canal, things to do around the city of Niagara Falls, and why it pays to leave some extra time in your itinerary to explore beyond the Falls themselves.

🍽️ WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE?

We're also talking FOOD! From places to grab a bite around Niagara Falls to some of the local favorites you'll find while exploring the region, we're asking one of our favorite new travel questions:

What's on your plate?

Because discovering a destination includes discovering what everybody's eating there!

🎥 KEEP EXPLORING NIAGARA FALLS WITH THE FUN CHASERS

We've spent quite a bit of time exploring Niagara Falls and Western New York ourselves. If you're planning a trip, check out these Fun Chasers videos next:

14 Cheap Things to Do in Niagara Falls
https://youtu.be/DdjORhzhhUI

Where History and Adventure Collide
https://youtu.be/9BdIiVXDVrU

The Aquarium at Niagara
https://youtu.be/-01qJ15o-Ws

Take a Ride on the Erie Canal
https://youtu.be/or3NMmF6UXU

Niagara Power Vista – Fun, Free, Kid-Friendly Gallery of Science and History
https://youtu.be/J7oTt5snE14

Whether you're planning your first Niagara Falls vacation, looking for cheap things to do in Niagara Falls, searching for family-friendly attractions, wondering what to do beyond Niagara Falls State Park, or building a Western New York road trip, this episode is packed with ideas.

Our philosophy is simple: Save where you can so you can splurge on the bucket-list experiences that matter most to YOU.

📍 FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
Niagara Falls State Park | Maid of the Mist | Cave of the Winds | Lewiston | Old Fort Niagara | Olcott | Lockport | Erie Canal | Niagara Falls NY

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