The Vamos! Blog

Local guides, tips, and stories from the streets of State College and Happy Valley.

Visitor Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting University Park

When to visit, what not to miss, and how to cover a campus that's bigger than most first-timers expect.

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Game Day

Penn State Game Day: A First-Timer's Guide

Beaver Stadium, the White Out, the tailgate tradition, and how to get around when the roads close.

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Campus Guide

10 Must-See Landmarks on the Penn State Campus

From the Lion Shrine and Old Main to the Arboretum, the We Are sculpture and Mount Nittany.

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Food & Drink

Berkey Creamery & Penn State's Best Food Traditions

Peachy Paterno, Death by Chocolate, and the downtown spots that have fed students for generations.

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Beyond Campus

Things to Do in State College Beyond Campus

Mount Nittany, downtown, Boalsburg and the birthplace of Memorial Day, and the seasonal festivals.

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Parking & Transport

Beaver Stadium Parking & Game Day Transportation

Where to park, how long the walk takes, and how to move between downtown, campus and the stadium on a football Saturday.

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Game Day

Things to Do on a Penn State Football Weekend

Tailgates, White Out games, downtown, and how to get around Beaver Stadium without the parking headache.

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Campus Guide

The Best Penn State Campus Landmarks to See

From the Nittany Lion Shrine and Old Main to the Arboretum and Berkey Creamery — the must-see stops.

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Visitor Guide

Visiting Penn State for the First Time

Where to go, how to get around, and the campus stops you should not miss on a first visit.

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Celebrations

Penn State Graduation Weekend: A Family Guide

Ceremonies, photos at campus landmarks, and stress-free transportation for the whole family.

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Getting Around

How to Get Around State College Without a Car

Walking, transit, and pedicab rides between campus, downtown, and events — no parking required.

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Traditions

Penn State Traditions & the Nittany Lion

Where 'We Are' comes from, the story of the Shrine, the White Out, THON, and more.

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