The Highlands
State College
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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.
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.
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.
Pegula Ice Arena
Catch an event at Pegula Ice Arena during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
Staff friendliness
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Friendly staff. Room clean
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Room was clean!! Beds are comfortable!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
Clean room, comfortable hotel
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Staff were great, our room had an annoying rattle from the air unit. The pillows were super big and kinda hurt my neck and the mattress wasn’t anything fancy. The room was very clean and the bathroom was very nice. The tv was big and had good channels!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
Downtown State College
If you're spending some time in Downtown State College, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are top sights worth seeing.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag 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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tusseyview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tusseyview and surrounding area, you can visit Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center.
Greentrees
Though Greentrees may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.
