Downtown State College Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Pennsylvania State University during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're 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.
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.
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.
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.
Beaver Stadium
Catch an event at Beaver Stadium during your trip to State College. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown State College
Graduate by Hilton State College
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Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place State College
Friendly staff and great room!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
We had one issue with our room, the HVAC system was so loud we could not sleep, however we called the front desk and were moved to a new suite immediately and given a credit. I always appreciate when a hotel acts quickly to fix a problem onsite, was impressed with the staff and management here. Otherwise ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel State College
Absolutely adorable! Convenient to everything we wanted to do and great price in the off season.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
The fruit-infused water choices are fabulous; the staff is welcoming.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Super clean!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown State College
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Palmer Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Palmer Museum of Art 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 The Arboretum at Penn State.
College Heights
College Heights might not have many top sights, but The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greentrees
Though Greentrees may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
