Downtown State College Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Explore the campus of Pennsylvania State University, a top university in State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Beaver Stadium
Catch an event at Beaver Stadium during your trip to State College. You can attend a football match while in the area.
The Arboretum at Penn State
Explore the great outdoors at The Arboretum at Penn State, a lovely green space in State College. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
You can take time to visit Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
You can take time to visit What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bryce Jordan Center
Catch an event at Bryce Jordan Center during your trip to State College. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown State College
Hyatt Place State College
"Excellent location and very clean."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Everything was really good. Staff was very helpful. Would stay there again"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel State College
"Great place but heads up- lots of stairs and walking to get to your room. Beautiful room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
"The Staff everywhere at this property is very helpful, kind and professional. The inside and outside are well maintained and provide a welcome atmosphere. There are places to eat or grab a drink that fit in to just about every budget. It’s a great experience overall from the front door!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"We had a lot of ants in our room. No food for drink except water. That’s my only complaint. Everything else was great."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown State College
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Holmes-Foster
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holmes-Foster and surrounding area, you can visit Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Palmer Museum of Art.
Park Forest Village
Park Forest Village is well liked for its art galleries and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
College Heights
College Heights might not have many top sights, but The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
