The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
Visit The Highlands
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
Room was nice and clean. Plenty of space in the room. Staff was helpful and room was kept tidy during my 3 day stay. Easy to check luggage after stay. Good restaurant/bar and cafe on site. Minor nitpick: coffee machine was leaking, heater/ac was somewhat noisy.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Really lovely space!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Toftrees Golf Resort
Good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
Everything was fine
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place State College
Fabulous
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Wonderful
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 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 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.

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.
