Encompassing part of Rothrock State Forest, a nearly 100,000-acre natural area in the Appalachian Mountains, Harris Township is a suburban community with small-town charm. In 1809, land speculator Andrew Stroup sold $11 plots of land in a lottery, creating what would eventually become Boalsburg village. During the Civil War, many of the area’s men went to fight for the Union Army. As a result, Harris has long honored and celebrated military veterans, becoming the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1864. Originally called “Decoration Day,” the community came together to decorate the local graves of those who died during service. Today, the community features the Pennsylvania Military Museum, a Memorial Day festival that brings in 25,000 people annually and monuments throughout the township. Around this small community, there’s a village square with local restaurants, several parks and a historic theater. With its proximity to State College, residents here can also visit the city’s shopping centers, downtown attractions and sports games at Pennsylvania State University.
Enjoy a walk just outside the village of Boalsburg in Harris, PA.
The Pennsylvania Military Museum opened in 1968 on 68 acres with many historical artifacts.
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Winter skiing at Tussey Mountain Lodge
Tussey Mountain Lodge is a ski resort in town with over 7 miles of trails to use in the winter. During the summer, the recreation area also offers go-kart racing, mini golf and a skate park. Blue Spring Park is a public green space with sports facilities, a playground and a picnic pavilion. Kayward Park has an additional playground and a sledding area. The Pennsylvania Military Museum has a collection of over 10,000 artifacts spanning from the Spanish-American War to the Vietnam War. Other indoor activities include the 114-year-old Nittany Theatre at the Boal Barn, which still hosts live stage plays, and Climb Nittany, a 120,000-square-foot rock-climbing gym.
Tussey's has a great go kart center for kids and adults to enjoy in Harris, PA.
Enjoy a great par 3 course at Tussey's Resort in Harris, PA.
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Local staples like Duffy’s Tavern
Harris Township is home to historic restaurants like Duffy’s Tavern, whose stone structure has been a centerpiece of Boalsburg’s village square since 1819. There are also newer offerings like Pump Station Cafe and Kelly's Steak & Seafood. Along Boal Avenue, Tait Farm Harvest Shop & Greenhouse has been selling fresh produce since 1987. The Boalsburg Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from May through November and features over two-dozen local vendors. The Hills Plaza shopping center is also 2 miles west with a Giant grocery store and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.
Angelo's Pizza is a popular spot for brunch on the weekend having patrons line up out the door.
Operated since 1950 and creating gourmet foods in the 80's Tait Farm is a staple in Harris, PA.
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Boalsburg’s Memorial Day celebration
The town’s modern Memorial Day Festival includes a parade, local vendors and a service for fallen veterans. Alongside its Memorial Day events, the Boalsburg Fireman’s Carnival features amusement rides, games and food trucks. At Tussey Mountain Lodge, WingFest is held every Thursday night for eight weeks in the summer. The festival has a wing competition with public voting and live music each night.
Ranch-style homes starting in the $300,000s in Harris Township
Homebuyers can find ranch-style, colonial and contemporary-style houses built between the 1960s to the present day. Most have less than a half-acre of land, but some have nearly 40-acre lots. These homes tend to stay on the market for less than three weeks and typically sell for $300,000 to $900,000. Liberty Hill is a 55+ community in Boalsburg with two- and three-bedroom townhouses that range from $400,000 to $600,000. There are also three- and four-bedroom townhouses in nonrestricted communities selling for $300,000 to $400,000. The CAP Index gives Harris a crime score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
The average size home in Harris is 2138 SF.
The average townhouse size in Harris is 2088 SF.
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Freshman program at State College Area High
Students may start at Mount Nittany Elementary, which receives an A from Niche, before going to Mount Nittany Middle, which also gets an A. State College Area High earns an A-plus and offers a special learning community to incoming freshmen designed to promote a successful transition to high school. The township is also just 4 miles east of Penn State, which has nearly 90,000 students enrolled annually and has a highly decorated sports program with 82 national collegiate team championships.
State College Area High School teaches 2,410 students in State College, PA.
State College Area High School has a Niche.com overall rating of A+.
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Commuting via U.S. Route 322
While Boalsburg village has walkable shops and restaurants, the rest of Harris Township is car-dependent. U.S. Route 322 runs through town and connects to Interstate 99. The closest airport is State College Regional, which is 6 miles north. Mount Nittany Medical Center is the nearest hospital, located 4 miles north.
I99 is a major thruway that helps the residents of Harris get around quickly.
There are multiple locations in Harris along 322 to grab a bus and get into the Penn State area.
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