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As Bellefonte continues to grow its neighborhoods and businesses, it never loses its small-town appeal. Bellefonte offers the best of everything academically, socially, & recreationally, making it a great place to raise a family, dine with friends or hit the water.

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One of the best parts of small town life is the sense of community you feel with neighbors, friends and local businesses. Bellefonte is an enduring example of this experience. Friends meet at pubs, restaurants, the yoga studio, the local Y and the art museum. On Saturday mornings, parents head to the local cafA(C)s or the farmers market while the kids are at swimming, karate or dance lessons. Thereas a lot to do in Bellefonte, and anything else youare seeking is just a short drive away in State College.

Bellefonte is a growing community, offering affordable homes and real estate, well-performing schools, and an increasing amount of amenities while maintaining its commitment to a safe, tight-knit, family-friendly culture. Local organizations offer opportunities for kids in a variety of sports, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, art, dance, theatre and more. Adults enjoy local networking events, art and dance classes, fitness groups, book clubs, and more.

Bellefonte Area School District offers four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school, and was recently lauded for its excellent music program. The Neighboring districts include Bald Eagle Area and Penns Valley. All three districts boast graduation rates above 90 percent and offer vast athletics, academics and clubs.

In addition to seven churches representing all major denominations, Bellefonte is home to St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and Centre County Christian Academy (CCCA). St. John serves students from pre-K through 5th grade, while CCCA offers pre-K through 12th grade. In the past five years, St. John School has grown an unprecedented 39 percent as Bellefonte becomes an increasingly more appealing place to raise a family in Central Pennsylvania.

North Star Sculpture by Joe Beddall Announcement Ceremony March 21, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m.

March 17th, 2024|Categories: Attractions, Eat, Featured, General, Learn, Things To Do|

The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County is pleased to announce the installation of the “North Star” sculpture by artist Joe Beddall. The sculpture is installed in the museum’s adjacent courtyard located at 133 N ...

Centred Outdoors’ announces Outdoor Leadership Cohort

March 14th, 2024|Categories: Bellefonte Stories, Featured, General, Learn, Live, Organizations and Clubs|

Centred Outdoors is committed to making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive for all, including the next generation of leaders who pave the way. This scholarship program provides diverse individuals ...

Bellefonte: Happy Valley’s gateway to outdoor recreation

March 14th, 2024|Categories: Bellefonte Stories, Featured, General, Live, Play, Things To Do|

– by Matthew Leverknight The town of Bellefonte is a top destination to sip, stay, and play in Pennsylvania. Located in the scenic Nittany Valley of the Allegheny Mountains just a ...

Step back in time with Eagle Iron Works & Curtin Village

February 24th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Historical Places, History, Things To Do|

- by Sean Yoder Travelers can explore museums and historical sites in Happy Valley that showcase Happy Valley's rich history. The Delaware, Shawnee, Mingo, and Iroquois tribes made their ...

Save the dates for Bellefonte Victorian Christmas December 8-10

November 15th, 2023|Categories: Annual Events, Community Events, Featured, General, Live, Play, Shopping, Things To Do|

a By Elizabeth Schwartz Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, one of the communityas most cherished Christmas traditions, will deck the streets with holiday cheer for its 42nd year thisA December 8-10th. All ...

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