The Highlands Travel Guide
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Visit The Highlands
Stay near popular The Highlands attractions
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"The hotel was great! Stayed one night for PSU parents weekend! It’s very close to downtown/campus! The room, pool and hot tub area were clean! The staff was great! The coffee and breakfast in the morning was a great perk! Would definitely stay again!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"It was ok for the one night that I needed, but the bathroom door didn’t properly close."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"Room had stuff leftover from others under the bed, only 1 hanger in closet for 3 people staying 3 nights. Gym was not anything worth using with old and poorly maintained equipment."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Milesburg
"It’s a fine place to stay, 20 minutes to Penn State. Very basic, it was clean and check in staff was very nice. It was full of Penn State families during Family Weekend!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 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.
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.
