Boalsburg

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Boalsburg, PA

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A historic town close to Penn State University

Historic Scenic Charming Peaceful Mountain Views Family-Friendly Upscale

Known as the Birthplace of Memorial Day, Boalsburg is a charming small town with a storied past. Boalsburg honors its history with several specialty museums, including the Pennsylvania Military Museum and the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum. The Boalsburg Historic District also serves as a testament to the town’s heritage, boasting a slew of independent shops and eateries along the quaint Main Street.

Boalsburg exudes a rural atmosphere with vast stretches of open fields and farmland in its boundaries. Residents enjoy an overall sense of calm in the community, along with plenty of apartments, townhomes, and apartments available for rent. In addition to its close proximity to Penn State University, Boalsburg touts quick access to great skiing opportunities at Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tussey Mountain Ski Area
  • Lederer Park
  • Walnut Springs Park
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
  • Centre Furnace Mansion

Airports

  • State College Regional

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.