Bryce Jordan Center, State College

Name: Bryce Jordan Center
Address: 127 Bryce Jordan Ctr, State College, 16802-7101, United States
Telephone: +1 814-865-5555

#2 among attractions in State College

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Basketball, More...

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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. The arena opened in 1995 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It replaced Rec Hall as the home to the Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball teams, the Pride of the Lions Pep Band, and its student section, Legion of Blue. It also plays host to a number of events such as music concerts, circuses, and commencement ceremonies for colleges within the university. The arena is named after former Penn State University president Bryce Jordan who was instrumental in acquiring the funding needed to build it. The arena is associated with the Arena Network, a marketing and scheduling group of 38 arenas. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 6 January 1996 (28 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'31"N, 77°51'20"W

Address

127 Bryce Jordan CtrState College 16802-7101 United States

Contact

+1 814-865-5555

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Day trips

Bryce Jordan Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaver Stadium, Pegula Ice Arena, Rec Hall, Penn State All-Sports Museum.

~1410 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Beaver Stadium, State College
7 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.
~640 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pegula Ice Arena, State College
4 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.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Rec Hall, State College
29 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.
~910 ftN
40°48'40"N • 77°51'20"W
Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Eisenhower Auditorium, State College
15 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palmer Museum of Art, State College
21 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Frost Entomological Museum, State College
14 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Historical place
Centre Furnace Mansion House, State College
18 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.
1.1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
State Theatre, State College
28 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.
0.7 miE
40°48'24"N • 77°50'33"W
Centre County Historical Society, State College
18 min walk • Museum, History museum
1 miSW
40°47'41"N • 77°51'48"W
Penn State Alumni Association, State College
27 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bryce Jordan Center open?

Bryce Jordan Center is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bryce Jordan Center?

Nearby attractions include Pegula Ice Arena, State College (4 min walk), Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College (5 min walk), Beaver Stadium, State College (7 min walk), The Arboretum at Penn State, State College (13 min walk).

How to get to Bryce Jordan Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bryce Jordan Center:

Bus

University Drive at Jordan Center Gate A • Lines: Bus SA (3 min walk)
University Drive at Jordan Center Gate D • Lines: B, Bus DT, C, Vn, Wl, Xb, Xg (3 min walk)