Boalsburg combines deep roots with day-to-day ease, minutes from State College in Centre County. Around the village square, the community celebrates its claim as the birthplace of Memorial Day, and history lovers find plenty to explore at the Pennsylvania Military Museum (https://www.pamilmuseum.org) and the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum (https://boalmuseum.com). Weekend plans come easy, whether you’re catching a concert or carving turns at Tussey Mountain (https://www.tusseymountain.com).
Outdoors, the options are abundant. Trailheads into Rothrock State Forest (https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/RothrockStateForest) sit just a short drive away, offering miles of hiking, mountain biking, and scenic overlooks. Families and nature enthusiasts alike gravitate to Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center (https://www.shaverscreek.org) for raptor programs, children’s activities, and peaceful lakeside paths.
Schools are a strong draw. Boalsburg is served by the State College Area School District (https://www.scasd.org), with nearby Mount Nittany Elementary and Mount Nittany Middle supporting learners with robust academics and extracurriculars. Proximity to Penn State University (https://www.psu.edu) expands opportunities for arts, athletics, and continuing education. Commuting to downtown State College and the county seat in Bellefonte is straightforward, and housing choices range from historic stone homes to thoughtfully planned newer communities.
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