The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
Visit The Highlands
Stay near popular The Highlands attractions
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"The rooms are lovely and spacious! The only reasons why I wouldn't give top marks is due to the lack of hooks towels in the bathroom (where do I hang a hand towel to dry my hands after washing them?) and the pillows thick enough for a giant to sleep on. My husband used a pillow and ended up with ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
"Gets the job done: Room very basic."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"Overpriced for a motel. Reception claimed “we’re a ‘hotel/motel’” but I saw very few hotel rooms. Rooms had been spruced up with some cosmetic upgrades but it’s clearly a motel. I’d say it was about $100 overpriced at $270 room for 2."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"It's now my favorite place to stay when visiting Penn State."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 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.
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 Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are two attractions nearby that you can 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 What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are some notable places to visit nearby.
