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.

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.
Beaver Stadium
Catch an event at Beaver Stadium during your trip to State College. You can attend a football match while 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
The only downfall is the parking is across the street in a Municipal Garage and you have to pay for it. On a positive note they do for breakfast at no charge.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Graduate by Hilton State College
Regular breakfast items.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The location was amazing, surrounded by restaurants and shopping, right in the heart of town! Right up the street, in walking distance from Penn State College. The rooms were great with lots of space and clean. The cleanliness and amenities were so much better than expected! This will definitely ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

The Nittany Lion Inn
Beautiful place
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
I had an amazing time here. I would recommend. Customer service was excellent!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Toftrees Golf Resort
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Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania 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.

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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.

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.
