Downtown State College Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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
"Rooms"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Graduate by Hilton State College
"The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Room was a spacious studio and nicely furnished. Connected bar and restaurant was a plus. Only negative was no onsite parking but free garage access a block away was fine."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Hotel State College
"Beautiful room. Comfortable bed. Conveniently located."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
"Pretty, clean & everything in the room like new"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Toftrees Golf Resort
"Nice place, good staff."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown State College
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Palmer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.
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.
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.
