My family recently traveled to State College, Pennsylvania, for yet another softball-filled weekend. We didn’t think we’d have much free time to explore, but thanks to some storms that rolled in, we had a rain delay, giving us some time to drive around. But where to go? One of my favorite things to do in such a situation is Google “wineries near me.” We found there were three in the State College area: Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery. We only had time to visit one, so we picked Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery because it would give us the opportunity to drive through the Penn State campus on the way. No time for the ever-popular photo with the Nittany Lion statue, though — we had wine to taste.
Once we got around the sprawling campus, we drove through a residential development and wondered if there could even be a winery down the road. But as we rounded a corner, the grape vines became visible, and we knew we were in the right place. The tasting room was in a quaint little red building with a patio overlooking the vineyard and plenty of seating outside to enjoy a glass of wine with friends.
Our friendly and knowledgeable wine server, Amber Lockwood, presented us with the tasting menu that had a nice mix of dry to sweet wines to choose from. We are not into sweet wines but know many people who are, so the selection of sweet and fruit wines would be sure to please those with a sweet tooth! After tasting a selection of five wines, we ended up buying a bottle of Happy Valley White, an interesting off-dry blend of estate-grown grapes, and a Traminette, a bit sweeter and fruitier than the Traminettes we’re used to in the Finger Lakes region but perfect for sipping ice cold on a patio on a hot summer day!
So the next time you’re in State College for a Penn State football game and find yourself with free time, hit up a local winery.
— Tracey Cullen, art director
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
Nov 29, 2024Dusit’s Reimagined Flagship Hotel Reopens in Bangkok
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, reopened its flagship property, Dusit Thani Bangkok, in late September 2024. The hotel was completely rebuilt from the ground up as part of the $1.4 billion Dusit Central Park mixed-use development project.
Sponsored Content
Pick Your Paradise: Experience Bali at 3 Incredible Hotels
Bali is a name synonymous with island bliss. But there is more than just one side to this incredible place. Get a sense for the variety of experiences Bali offers by learning about three hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with distinctive opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, earn points for free nights at each of these properties.
November 2024
Nov 29, 2024Take Along High-Performance Tools for Business and Leisure
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 The latest iteration of Microsoft’s touchscreen laptop comes with integrated Copilot+ AI technology to help with productivity, an HDR display with adaptive contrast, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip for high performance. The 13.8-inch-screen model weighs just 2.96 pounds, with an ultra-thin design that makes it great for travel. It also comes with the Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. The 15-inch model gets a faster Snapdragon X Elite processor. 13.8-inch model from $999.99; 15-inch model from $1,299.99.
Daily
Nov 29, 2024See How Wellness Becomes Way of Life at Newly Renovated Six Senses Spa Con Dao
Six Senses Con Dao invites travelers to its newly transformed spa to embark on a personalized wellness journey.
Sponsored Content
Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands
Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.
Daily
Nov 29, 2024The Rittenhouse Partners with Bario Neal
Philadelphia’s The Rittenhouse hotel recently announced a partnership with Bario Neal, a Philadelphia-based and women-owned sustainable jewelry brand.
7 Gifts for Your Traveling Besties
Daily
Nov 28, 2024Daily
Nov 27, 2024Sweden Becomes First Country to Seek Trademark of Name
Did you know there’s seven other places in the world named Sweden? You’ll find a Sweden in Indonesia and six across the United States, from South Carolina to Pennsylvania to Missouri. With so many places with this name, Visit Sweden (yes, the country in Europe) officially applied for the trademark “Sweden” through the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
Sponsored Content
Extraordinary Egypt
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS
eFlyer Reviews
Nov 27, 2024Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Review
There are a few words that come to mind when the subject of airport hotels comes up. Usually, fun, cute and lively aren’t on that list. When general manager Evgeny Vreijling or his team members welcome guests, they insist Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is not an airport hotel but a hotel that happens to be near the airport. He also emphasizes that, while Amsterdam is regarded as the gateway to Europe, the hotel was designed to be a gateway to the rest of the Netherlands.
ShareThis