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State University Park Campus
The Penn State University Park
campus is located in the heart of Pennsylvania. Surrounded by forest and farmland,
the campus is a magnet for scientific research, development, and academics. The
ASV program will take place in the core of the campus, where the brand-new chemistry
and life science buildings grace the tree-lined landscape. All sessions are within
easy walking distance from one another. Posters and satellite symposia will be
in the pleasant HUB-Robeson Center, recently renovated with eateries and lounges.
Our main symposium site, Eisenhower Auditorium, is conveniently located around
the corner. The charm and amenities of downtown State College, on the southern
edge of campus, are just a ten-minute walk from Eisenhower Auditorium, and right
across the street from campus lodging.
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State College, Pennsylvania
The picturesque town of State College (pop. 40,000) and the University Park campus
combine seamlessly to offer a relaxed, college-town atmosphere, with many shops,
restaurants, and points of interest.
Recreational opportunities abound,
featuring many fine golf courses, most notably Penn State's thirty-six-hole Blue
and White courses. On-campus facilities include numerous tennis courts, gymnasiums,
and swimming facilities.
The natural beauty and recreational spots surrounding State College will delight
nature enthusiasts, with hiking and boating at the nearby Stone Valley Recreation
Area, displays and raptors at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, and more trails and forests at Rothrock State
Park. Fishing enthusiasts will be enticed by nearby Fisherman's Paradise. In addition,
you may want to explore the cultural highlights of State College--art and anthropology
museums, smaller galleries, musical events, and the Creamery's world-renowned
ice cream, all in a friendly university environment.
Link to downtown
State College and visitor's
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Getting to State College
By
Air
United Express, US Airways Express, Northwest Airlink,
and Delta Connection all offer daily flights to and from the State College/University
Park Airport, from their hubs in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington (Dulles),
and Cincinnati, as well as from Harrisburg International Airport. State College/University
Park Airport is located five miles from the campus. Limousine, shuttle, and taxi
service is available for all flights.
By
Car
The Penn State University Park campus is thirty-five miles
from I-80 and is located within driving distance of many major cities, including
Harrisburg (1.5 hours/90 miles), Pittsburgh (3 hours/137 miles), Philadelphia
(3.5 hours/194 miles), Baltimore (3.5 hours/155 miles), Washington, D.C. (4 hours/190
miles), New York City (5 hours/250 miles), and Toronto (6.5 hours/304 miles).
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Local attractions along the way include
Historical
Sites - Boalsburg
Military Museum
- Penn's
Cave
- Gettysburg
National Park
Recreation
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