The Highlands Travel Guide
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Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Nittany Lion Inn. Such a beautiful hotel with lots of great details and charm. Was very convenient location walking distance to the shrine for photo opps and also to downtown and right on the campus. We would absolutely stay there again if we return to the area."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"Definitely plan on staying again family enjoyed everything that was on the property"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"mediocre hotel... was close to the location I was going to so main reason I chose this hotel."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"The staff was very helpful and the room was clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
"I stayed 1 night, room 220. Room was in perfect condition, everything work. The hotel could have been recently renovated, as everything seemed newish. Fit and finish on everything was good too (like no signs of short cuts on painting and such). Why is this important to me? Because it shows that someone ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Park Forest Village
Park Forest Village is well liked for its art galleries and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
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.
