Downtown State College Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown State College
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.
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
Didn't eat breakfast
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Yes
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel State College
This room was really exceptional in every way. The bathroom was newly renovated and absolutely incredible. Bed was super comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
While the property is nice and very close to the downtown making it worthy of staying here and paying premium. Parking close to the hotel is a big merit. Housekeeping was pathetic, rooms were not cleaned properly, missed refiling soaps etc, it could be that it was graduation week and they were ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Great service
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Love breakfast. Staff always friendly.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Greentree
Though Greentree 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.
