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
Gorgeous stay!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Room was clean staff pleasant could use more soap soap was very tiny for two People 4pm check-in was little late where are the days you checked in at 12 pm and checkout at 11 am the next day
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
Room was clean and comfortable, and looked recently renovated. Only issue was shower curtain bar was sinking, so the shower curtain kept opening up, with both ends moving to the middle. Hot tub jets weren't working, but the water was hot. Indoor pool was nice. Breakfast was nice. I appreciated clearly-labeled ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place State College
This is such a great place to stay while in State College. The hotel is beautiful, it is in the downtown area, it is next to a Target store on one side and a bagel shop on the other side. Breakfasts have lots of choices, there is always coffee and hot chocolate available in the lobby. I love staying ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
Breakfast was so bland and not good.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
Downtown State College
If you're spending some time in Downtown State College, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are top sights worth seeing.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag 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 Palmer Museum of Art.
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.
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 Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State.
