The Highlands Travel Guide
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Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
"Second time we've stayed here even better than the first. Absolutely impeccable. Rooms are spacious and clean and the whole atmosphere brings you back to a past nostalgia. It would have been nice not to have to pay for premium Wi-Fi or an exorbitant amount of money for valet parking. Other than that ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"Overall very nice hotel. However the bed wasn't very comfortable. Also, we tried to take the hotel shuttle to the stadium but were told it was full over two hours before the game. So we had to pay $20 each to ride the bus."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"The hotel could use some updates but otherwise very nice. Staff is pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is excellent."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"Excellent stay!! Staff extremely friendly and helpful!! Had a great happy hour Friday evening from 4-7 with complimentary appetizers and drinks to include beer and wine. Also had complimentary waters, mints and PSU koozies in the room. Could enter a raffle for a PSU basket. Room very clean and ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
"Great stay place"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"Cold water and small beds"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 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.
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.
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.
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.
