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
Had lunch at Tripletts, a drink at the bar in the evening, and a lovely breakfast in the morning. We'll make a point to stay here every time we are back in State College, thank you!!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Everything about our stay was great. It was very clean, the restaurant was nice and there were plenty of places to sit and hang out.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
Easy reservation, good price, nice breakfast, quiet
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
The heater made a horrible noise waking me up several times during the night and my room wasn't cleaned after the first night. There was also this persistent fan noise even when all ligbts and fans were turned off
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place State College
Great location, clean hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Excellent stay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag 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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, 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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.