For driving directions to the ceremony/reception, please click on the Paradise Lodge link above. For flights, the most convenient would be the State College Airport (SCE) as it is just over the mountain from the Lodge. Paradise is a few hours from the Washington Dulles (3), Pittsburgh (2.5) or Philadelphia (3.5) airports.
We have a block of rooms reserved, please mention the Corr-Rashid wedding. The rate is $99 a night, for a suite with 2 full sized beds, a pull out sofa, a kitchen and full breakfast. There is also a pool and gym, and room service available from either the Olive Garden or Outback Steakhouse, both within walking distance. This is the option to choose if you are interested in being close to the reception. It is less than a year old and has easy access to major highways, the airport and town. » Information about this hotel » Printable fact sheet
Days Inn Penn State 11.3 miles to Reception (about 23 mins),
0 miles to downtown
We have a block of rooms reserved, and the Code for the block is RACO and the hotels direct 800 number is 800-258-3297. People should not go through the internet for the block. The rate is $75 a night, for a room with 2 full sized beds, or a king sized bed. The Days Inn is right downtown, and has a restaurant/bar on site (Mad Mex), a pool (where Neian worked as a lifeguard) and the events manager is Joe's mom's old business partner and close friend Barbara. This is the option to choose if you are interested in staying downtown or being in walking distance to campus (1 block from Old Main). » Information about this hotel » Hotel details and driving directions