Downtown State College Travel Guide
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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.
What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
You can take time to visit What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the 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.
Our pick of the best Downtown State College Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place State College
The hotel was impeccably clean—every detail reflected careful attention and high standards. From the moment you walked into the lobby, the floors gleamed, the air smelled fresh, and everything felt orderly and well-maintained. The room was spacious, offering plenty of room to relax and move around ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Graduate by Hilton State College
Convenient to PennState staff was lovely
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel State College
What a beautiful room in a beautiful hotel! It sits above several restaurants on the private third floor. The building is like a cross between a Victorian and the New Orleans French quarter. As old as the building must be, it is fully modernized with every amenity while maintaining its classic charm. ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
Beautiful place to stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Wished there was early check in ,flight arrived at 930 am flew all night and just wanted early check in at 12 but could not be done
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown State College

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.

The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena 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 The Arboretum at Penn State.

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.

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.

State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
