The Arboretum at Penn State, State College

Name: The Arboretum at Penn State
Address: State College, United States

#17 among attractions in State College

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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The Arboretum at Penn State, State College

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The Arboretum at Penn State, which contains the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, is a new arboretum being created by The Pennsylvania State University adjacent to its University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania. It will become Penn State's second arboretum, joining the Arboretum at Penn State Behrend, which was created in 2003. ()

Elevation: 1188 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°48'18"N, 77°51'51"W

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The Arboretum at Penn State – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaver Stadium, Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State Golf Courses, Pegula Ice Arena.

0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Beaver Stadium, State College
19 min walk • Beaver Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bryce Jordan Center, State College
13 min walk • The Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
1.4 miSW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Penn State Golf Courses, State College
37 min walk • The Penn State Golf Courses are two 18-hole courses located in State College, Pennsylvania, USA, operated by The Pennsylvania State University. The individual 18-hole courses are named after the school colors.
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pegula Ice Arena, State College
11 min walk • The Pegula Ice Arena is a 6,014-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania on the campus of Penn State University. The facility is located on the corner of Curtin Road and University Drive near the Bryce Jordan Center.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Rec Hall, State College
18 min walk • Recreation Building, or Rec Hall as it is more commonly known, is a field house located on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It was opened on January 15, 1929, and is still in use.
0.6 miNE
40°48'40"N • 77°51'20"W
Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College
16 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1400 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Eisenhower Auditorium, State College
7 min walk • Eisenhower Auditorium is Pennsylvania State University's largest performing arts venue. Located centrally on the University Park campus, Eisenhower Auditorium hosts more than 200 plays, musicals, concerts, lectures, and commencements annually.
~1840 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palmer Museum of Art, State College
9 min walk • The Palmer Museum of Art is the art museum of Pennsylvania State University, located on the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
~870 ftSE
Museum
Frost Entomological Museum, State College
5 min walk • The Frost Entomological Museum is an active research institution, associated with the Pennsylvania State University's flagship campus in University Park, PA. The museum houses a research collection, estimated at 1.3 million arthropod specimens, and a public exhibition and educational space.
1.1 miE
Museum, Historical place
Centre Furnace Mansion House, State College
29 min walk • The Centre Furnace Mansion, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Centre County Historical Society, located in State College, PA.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
State Theatre, State College
21 min walk • The State Theatre is a 554-seat non-profit community theatre in State College, Pennsylvania. It currently operates as one of the cultural hubs of music, cinema, and live performances for downtown State College and the Centre County region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Arboretum at Penn State?

Nearby attractions include Penn State College of Engineering, State College (4 min walk), Frost Entomological Museum, State College (5 min walk), Eisenhower Auditorium, State College (7 min walk), Palmer Museum of Art, State College (9 min walk).

How to get to The Arboretum at Penn State by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Arboretum at Penn State:

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East Halls at Curtin Hall • Lines: B, C, Gl, Hm, Hu, Rl, Wl, Xb, Xg (5 min walk)
Bigler Road at Computer Building • Lines: A, F, G, K, N, R, S, V, W (5 min walk)