The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
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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.
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.
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
Enjoy a round of golf in State College at Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
Professional staff all over
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Great location with its proximity to Penn State. Coffee in the lobby 24/7 with nice creamers and tea. Love the restaurant that is on site. Go for the table of fries!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
This is a large, very clean, very well run hotel. We had two kings rooms. Plenty of space. We ate and drank on-site and everything was very good.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
Room was clean, bathrooms are dated but work, breakfast was free and very good! Did not use the indoor pool but it looked nice.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Place State College
Great experience as usual!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
The room is clean, WiFi is fast but breakfast is so-so.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tusseyview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tusseyview and surrounding area, you can visit Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center.
Greentree
Though Greentree 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.
