Which Centre County business are you most excited to see open in 2026? Vote here

From the new Happy Valley Casino to Centre County’s first Wawa, there’s plenty to be excited about when it comes to new businesses heading our way in 2026.

A long list of new businesses are expected to open this year, including a host of fast-casual restaurants in State College, new hotels near Bellefonte and a gluten-free restaurant out in Millheim. But which incoming business is generating the most excitement among Centre Daily Times readers?

Please fill out the embedded poll below to make your pick for the most exciting business planning to open in Centre County in 2026.

Voting is scheduled to remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. We’ll announce the winner shortly after voting closes.

Stay tuned for more polls and updates as businesses prepare to open across Centre County. Remember, this poll isn’t scientific — it’s for fun!

Matt DiSanto

Centre Daily Times

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Matt is a 2022 Penn State graduate. Before arriving at the Centre Daily Times, he served as Onward State’s managing editor and a general assignment reporter at StateCollege.com. Support my work with a digital subscription