The Arboretum at Penn State is a beautiful green oasis just steps away from the heart of the Penn…read moreState University campus. This was actually our plan B, as we had initially wanted to stop by The Berkey Creamery for their highly ranked ice cream, but didn't feel the extremely long lines there were worth the limited time we had to spend in State College. Admission is complimentary, although there is a nominal fee for parking in the lots. It's a decent sized arboretum/garden for being located on a college campus. There was quite a few flowers in bloom during June when we visited. Depending on your level of interest, the arboretum can be navigated in 30 minutes or upwards of an hour if you're in no rush. I especially liked the viewpoint at the far end of the grounds and the children's garden seemed to be a hit amongst families. There's plenty of benches throughout the grounds to take in the beautiful surroundings. If you love green spaces & gardens, I'd recommend a visit to The Arboretum at Penn State a nice way to kill some time while visiting State College.

Was visiting state college for the week and this place came highly recommended. It was a little…read morefurther from the main campus area but so worth it! Everything is pristinely maintained, with something different and beautiful around each corner. Lots of signage labelling each plant and seating to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. I brought out my drawing pad and even had a few people approach asking if I was part of a drawing group -- it meets every Tuesday (I believe at 10 or 10:30am?) so I happily joined the group as they use the grounds for inspiration of whatever the weeks prompt and reconvene for a group review.

Right off the main road in Centre Hall, Sammis is a hidden gem. They have everything from flowers…read moreto herbs and veggies to perennials and shrubs. Staff is always around to help you out. It is a working greenhouse, so it may be difficult for those with mobility issues. Prices are pretty solid for how the plants are. Especially later in the summer, their selection is discounted.

Huge selection of succulents! Lots of types I've never seen before!! 3/$10. Met the owner, very…read morenice. The woman who works there was super informative!! We thought about a few plants but couldn't find prices. Would be great if they had way more price signs. Nice parking lot, beautiful drive to Centre Hall, near Brothers Pizza. Only issue was very little room between the long rows of plants. I had to traverse each isle sideways, turn at the end and traverse sideways back, with a hose running along the ground. This kept me from getting more than I did because I wasn't sure where I saw a few and didn't want to do the sideways thing again. Will definitely go back when I unintentionally kill the plants I got today!

I enjoy everything about 3 Dots. It is a welcoming space with an active community of creative,…read moreinnovative people. It's a great place to meet new people, experience art, and volunteer. I've attended many community events in the space and I hosted a small private event for a work function. We loved the atmosphere in the center of town with so many big windows. It feels alive both inside and out.

Really one of my favorite places in State College. I've enjoyed everything from Tuesdays on the…read moreTerrace to the rotating gallery installations to just hanging out in the afternoon. One of the organizations I support has had multiple events there - many small seminars and our annual exhibition and awards extravaganza. Such a unique venue and exactly the type of inclusive, welcoming spot that State College needs.

I was at Fox Hill Gardens from 10 to 11 am this morning. They are a local (not big box) gardening…read morecenter that appears to specialize in native plants. Excellent service. Excellent masking. Excellent social distancing. And btw, the plants arre wonderful. We just filled our porch planters with a variety og grasses, ferns, green perennials, and flowering pkants. I didn't take a picture at the Gardens, but did take some pictures of the finished product at our home ( the porch pkanters are a reproduction from the original porch that was torn down and reproduced from a 1927 photo last year)

Amazing selection!! Decent prices, knowledgeable but sometimes snooty staff, scenic. Plant Options…read moreare set out in a kind of a garden pattern, rather than just being on tables. Terrible terrible terrible parking! Big potholes, very small space.

Whether you are looking for grain for your livestock or pet supplies, seeds, or gardening supplies,…read morethis is a great store with friendly service! I noticed they offer some all natural, organic & non-toxic solutions for pest control (for pets and gardens) which I think is awesome!

This is a nice little berry farm where you can pick your own blueberries, strawberries and…read moreraspberries. We enjoyed a couple hours here and came away with quite a few pints of red and black raspberries. The strawberries were done and we chose not to pick blueberries.

Love this place. The strawberries are delicious. Great lettuce too. Their Facebook page makes…read moreannouncements regularly in season.

This place is great. Ron the owner and Bob his right hand man are always helpful. I have been…read moregetting plants and mulch from them for 17 years. They don't have as large a selection as some places in town, but their prices are great and nothing I buy from them ever seems to die. They have a good handle on what makes it over the winter in our climate.

I visited Wheatfield Nursery this week and I have to say that I was impressed with both their…read moreselection and plant quality. If you are looking for something other than the "ordinary" be sure to visit them. It was great to learn that the staff are very knowledgeable about horticulture, landscape, etc. You'll want to check them out!

Was trying to purchase a flowering crabapple and have it installed. The person at the check-out…read moretold me that she was really only helping out and really didn't know much about anything except for taking people's money. The person to whom I was passed onto for help was no better. The computer pricing system was malfunctioning. (Every time I have been there in the last 2 years Wheatfield's computer system has had some malfunction issues.) After repeated attempts to figure out the pricing, another "staff" person told my "helper" that the scanning "book" where the prices were supposed to be was wrong! That "staff" person then advised that my "helper" had to somehow manually figure out what to charge by typing in various similar products to determine costs. Then the "staff" person simply walked away. After a period of time, my "helper" somehow arrived at a price that was totally outlandish and not at all reasonable. It was obvious that my "helper" must have simply guessed or interpolated incorrectly. In any event, his lack of knowledge and inability to help me plus the fact that the vanished "staff" person acknowledged that the prices were not to be relied upon plus the fact that the person at the check-out admitted a lack of skill, lead me to conclude definitively that I was never, never, never going to deal with Wheatfield Nursery again! A total mess! I have had similar experiences at this place, but always gave them a "second" chance. Well, today simply confirmed that Wheatfield Nursery's business issues are not merely sporadic or coincidental to certain past experiences. Instead, it's mismanagement seems systemic. I won't be going back!