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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
In terms of health, there is Mount Nittany Medical Center which is an excellent...
Last edited: January 10, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
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Last edited: November 07, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  Travelers can enter the area via plane using the University Park...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Getting Around 
Visitors will find that State College is both small enough and safe enough to...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Public Transportation 
CATA Bus - Public transporta... system in and around State College
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Travelers who are interested in renting a car for use in State College should...
Last edited: May 12, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
State College Farmer's Market (yearly) @ the Downtown State College (on Locust...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Visitors who enjoy spending travel time at local museums will not be...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Travelers interested in spending their time in State College enjoying the...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Nightlife 
Travelers who are spending time in a college town frequently want to know where...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Central Pennsylvania Festival of The Arts (yearly) :  July 12 - July 16, 2006
Last edited: July 06, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
DINING RECOMMENDATIONS IN STATE COLLEGE: As a local, I can recommend some great...
Last edited: June 11, 2006
Asian & Oriental Dining Overview 
Here are some recommendation for Asian and oriental cuisine in State College...
Last edited: March 26, 2008
Don't-Miss Dining 
This list is here as a means to highlight "don't-miss" dining experiences in...
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Saint's Cafe 
  Best Coffee selection in State College Makes delicious drinks, including chai...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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