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5 Activities To Make The Most Of Your Semester In State College This Fall

This may not be the typical fall in State College, but we can still make the most of it.

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Aug 20, 2020
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5 Activities To Make The Most Of Your Semester In State College This Fall
Katie Snyder

With many activities being cancelled in State College this year, we are limited on what we can do. We can still make the most out of this fall by getting outside and finding some outdoor activities that you are your friends can enjoy. Here are a few that I have done and ones that I would like to try.

1. Hike Mount Nittany

Mount Nittany is a beautiful place to hike that has many different trails and many gorgeous overlooks of different parts of State College. My personal favorite is the one pictured above which overlooks campus and Beaver Stadium. It is located about 10 to 15 minutes from campus. I went here back in the beginning of June, but I recommend going in the fall because it will be absolutely gorgeous as the leaves start to turn. All of the trails are marked, making it easy to navigate through. However, if you are going to go, make sure you have a few hours to spend there.

2. Go to the Penn State Arboretum

The Arboretum is one of the most popular spots around campus because it is within walking distance. I have been here many times, yet I never seem to get tired of it. There are so many spots to sit and enjoy the beauty or you can wander around looking at all the flowers. It is a great place to go by yourself. Take a good book or some schoolwork and sit in the nature. Or grab a group of friends and go take some pictures in the gardens.

3. Do an ice cream or pizza crawl

This is something that I have always thought would be so fun. There are many different ice cream shops or pizza shops around State College. Hit up a variety of these shops and taste test! Then, judge them to see what you like best! This would be another great activity to do with some friends while trying some of the food that State College has to offer.

4. Go mini golfing

Mini golfing is always a great time with a good group of friends. In State, there are two mini golf courses that I know of. One is called Happy Valley Mini Golf and the other course is located by Tussey Mountain. So, here is another chance to get some friends together for some friendly competition and a chance to put your mini golf skills to the test.

5. Go to a pumpkin patch

There are a couple different pumpkin patches that I know of yet have never been to. Carving pumpkins is a classic, fun fall activity so this would be an activity to do on a sunny September or October Saturday.

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