Title: Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area in Petersburg - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Pennsylvania-State-University-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l907923190634893312-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Petersburg](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Petersburg.d6354043.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pennsylvania-State-University-Recreation-Area.d907923190634893312.Car-Rental-Guide)[Petersburg Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Petersburg.d6354043.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area Tours and Activities ## Visit Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area Activities [Petersburg travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Petersburg.dx6354043) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090493/3337fce5-cab3-4a3c-8bab-69f22db8dc8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pennsylvania State University 4.5/5(9 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Pennsylvania State University, during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Pennsylvania-State-University-State-College.d6090493.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve Explore the great outdoors at Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve, a lovely green space in Pine Grove Mills. [](https://expedia.ca/Ferguson-Township-Watershed-Preserve-Pennsylvania.d907928367525920768.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whipple Dam State Park You can take time to visit Whipple Dam State Park during your travels to Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Whipple-Dam-State-Park-Petersburg.d553248621561868404.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fairbrook Park Explore the great outdoors at Fairbrook Park, a lovely green space in Ramblewood. [](https://expedia.ca/Fairbrook-Park-Pennsylvania-Furnace.d907928415066234880.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shaver's Creek Environmental Center Explore the campus of Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, during your trip to Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Shavers-Creek-Environmental-Center-Petersburg.d553248621532662743.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shaver's Creek Visitor Center After visiting Shaver's Creek Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petersburg. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 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