The Top 20 Attractions in Centre County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Centre County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Centre County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 20, 2025
Black Moshannon Beach
Highlight • Beach
Black Moshannon Beach is a small, sandy beach. A popular time to visit is when the vibrant fall colors begin to turn in the trees. The beach offers convenient bathrooms, …
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Rothrock State Forest
Highlight • Forest
Rothrock State Forest is a paradise for mountain bikers of all skill levels. The trails range from easy to extreme. The terrain offers gently sloping forest roads that are ideal …
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Moss-Hanne Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Moss-Hanne Trail, shared with the AFT, winds through the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area through lush forests, swamps, and marshes. While some sections may be a bit muddy, there …
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Black Moshannon State Park
Highlight • Forest
Black Moshannon State Park provides access for a few outdoor activities across this 3,394-acre landscape. Black Moshannon Lake is one of the park's highlights, where trout can be caught and swimmers can enjoy themselves.
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Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Highlight • Natural
This 62-acre nature center includes a farmstead and a significantly larger wetland area. You can't bike the trails in the nature center itself, but it makes a great destination to …
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Spring Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Beginner ride. A little over 2 miles out and then back. Would have liked to have gone further but it was marked “No trespassing.“ Looking later at the map I …
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Penns Creek Path and Tunnel
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Penns Ceek Path is a short section of the 328-mile Mid State Trail. As the name suggest it follows Penns Creek through beautiful forest and an old converted train …
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Chuck Keiper Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Chuck Keiper Trail is a 50-mile loop through Sproul State Forest, offering one of Pennsylvania's most remote backpacking experiences. Traversing rugged plateaus and deep hollows, it passes through two …
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Six Mile Run
Highlight (Segment) • River
Six Mile Run is picturesque. This cold water stream surrounded by lush ferns and wild rhododendrons looks like a scene from a fairy tale. The AFT Trail runs along its …
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Ralph's Majestic Vista
Highlight • Viewpoint
Ralph’s Majestic Vista offers breathtaking views to the southwest over the valley below, beyond Bald Eagle Ridge, with Mount Nittany and Tussey Mountain. On a clear day, you can catch …
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