The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
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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.
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
"Just a wonderful property. Room and dining options were great."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"Ok could use an upgrade"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"Comfortable place. No problems. Nice bar."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"The host at the restaurant was great. but...We started in an outside room that had a very old decrepit bathroom. The ceiling was patched in one corner and the floor, and not very well done. The molding in that corner was peeling away from the wall and splintered at the bottom and very discolored. ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Place State College
"Property was in great location. Check out process needs to improve, had to return the room keys in person at the 2nd floor. Where as other properties you can leave it in the room which is more convenient."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"The beds were clean and comfortable but could have used a thicker comforter. If you’re a cold sleeper bring an extra blanket. We decided to have some ramen for dinner and forgot silverware and the staff gave us plastic ones! We didn’t have a chance to use the pool but the jet tub in the king suite ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 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, Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center 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.
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.
Greentree
Though Greentree 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.
