Downtown State College Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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
Graduate by Hilton State College
"Friendly staffs. Clean facility. Great location"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The property was clean and well maintained. Ideal for a visit to PSU."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Hotel State College
"Arrived early, even earlier than an “early” check in time would be, and multiple staff members went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure a smooth process. GM (Brendan?) was excellent and attentive. The Room was clean, bed was super comfortableI and considering there’s like 3 pubs/restaurants attached to the ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Toftrees Golf Resort
"We have stayed here multiple times, and as in the past, the staff was very welcoming and helpful. During our stay, our sink was not draining properly. Once we reported the issue, maintenance responded promptly and fixed it right away. We appreciate the excellent customer service and look forward ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown State College
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Palmer Museum of Art.
College Heights
College Heights might not have many top sights, but The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
