Spirits of Happy Valley

Dive Bars: Good times, good friends

Spirits of Happy ValleyI truly enjoy walking into a dark neighborhood bar to meet some friends for a drink, because I just know I am going to have a fun time. Sure, the […]

The Fest Is the Best

Spirits of Happy ValleyAhhhh, it is finally September, and I could not be happier. September brings us cooler temperatures, the start of that beautiful fall foliage, football Saturdays (go, Nittany Lions) and Sundays, […]

Spirits of Happy Valley: Ballpark Beer

Spirits of Happy ValleyThere is something perfect about sitting outside on a warm summer night enjoying an ice cold beer and a hot dog with friends at the old ball yard. From the […]

Taste of the Month: Tussey Beer Garden

Spirits of Happy ValleyImagine finishing up a long hike or an epic mountain bike ride in Rothrock State Forest and having a chill place to go with your family and friends (even the […]

Napkin Notes: Staff favorites

Spirits of Happy ValleyNeed fresh ideas for your next local beverage? Try one—or more—of these Town&Gown staff favorites, from fruity to flowery (really!) to just plain refreshing. See more favorites in the full […]

Great Vibes at Boal Brewery

Spirits of Happy ValleyOver the past eight months or so, ever since construction of the Boal City Brewery began on the historic Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum property, I have been asked […]