Downtown State College Travel Guide
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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.
What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
You can take time to visit What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the 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.
Top hotels in Downtown State College

Hyatt Place State College
Overall, hotel and room are very clean and well appointed.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Graduate by Hilton State College
Poor food quality.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel State College
Room had very nice amenities- loved the heated toilet seat, rain shower and water in the refrigerator. Bed sheets were a bit scratchy but the comforter was amazing!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
The entire experience at Nittany was excellent, from the friendly staff to the comfortable property. I felt well taken care of throughout my stay, and I’m already planning to return.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Room was very hot and our room had what appeared to be a dysfunctional thermostat, it would not go below 76. Housekeeping was ok- we had a small spill on our sheets and the made the bed without replacing them. The Cafe should be open later than 130. However all that said- we had a great time. It’s ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown State College

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.

The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag 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.

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.

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.

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.
