The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Pennsylvania State University during your trip to 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.
Pegula Ice Arena
Catch an event at Pegula Ice Arena during your trip to State College. 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
Lovely staff. Hotel has lots of charm. Very clean.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
The room was outstanding and the staff was terrific!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Clean room, and friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
The hotel was clean, breakfast eas good could have offered more variety. Staff was very nice. Pool was a little small. Only downfall was other guests.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Great location to be anywhere you want around State College. Room is clean. Breakfast is NOT AT ALL CONTINENTAL though. It’s american breakfast. Staffs are friendly and easy parking.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Room decor, comfortable bed, clean, well kept. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We like the lounge area where you can sit, relax, talk, have a drink, or play one of the board games they have (chess, checkers, Scrabble, and some others).
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pegula Ice Arena 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.
Greentrees
Though Greentrees 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.
