West End 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.
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.
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
Enjoy a round of golf in State College at Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in West End
The Nittany Lion Inn
"Clean and accommodating. Room was a bit confusing to find."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"We had a lot of ants in our room. No food for drink except water. That’s my only complaint. Everything else was great."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"The staff are wonderful. Very helpful, respectful and polite. Complimentary bottle of water and cookie at check in was nice. The free breakfast was decent, the restaurant space was very accommodating.. always someone on top of cleaning up and replenishing. Unfortunately hotel is very old and in dire ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
"Staff was great; best shower ever; clean; breakfast was reasonably good."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"The restaurant and bar were excellent, staff very courteous, great place"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place State College
"Excellent location and very clean."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West End
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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 Palmer Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.