The indirectness of the route makes it a three-hour trip. Home football weekends are typically sold out a year in advance. If you don t get in, don t fret. There are often last-minute cancellations, so check right before you go. There are four locations within a 10-mile radius of Penn State.
Possibilities are endless considering the proximity to Chicago.
But Harry Caray s Restaurant in downtown Chicago is a must-see. Named after the legendary Chicago broadcaster, the restaurant specializes in steaks and chicken vesuvio. But there also is a bar suitable for the average person wanting to watch the game. The walls are covered with Caray mementos and other sports memorabilia. The Coaches Cafe, a part of the Omni Orrington Hotel, was owned by former Northwestern football coach Gary Barnett.