The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
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Stay near popular The Highlands attractions
Top hotels in The Highlands

The Nittany Lion Inn

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"The Penn State Hotel is a very nice, quiet hotel located about three miles from the University Park campus. It appears that quite a few families and people attending functions and events at the university choose to stay there, which makes it a convenient option for campus visits. I found the hotel ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Toftrees Golf Resort

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

Baymont by Wyndham Milesburg
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.
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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
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.

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.

State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
