Downtown State College
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Walk around the campus of Pennsylvania State University, a top college 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 game 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. Check out 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 game or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown State College
Hyatt Place State College
My husband and I have stayed multiple times at Hyatt place in state college. This time we had a few issues. When we closed the bathroom door it locked on the inside and we could not get in. We realized it was locked at 3 in the morning when we needed to use the bathroom. The front desk staff was ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Very nice, great location.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Hotel State College
I enjoyed my time, the bed was comfortable and the new renovations were beautiful. I would say it’s worth over $500 though. It was a basic king layout, no suite and It was very loud from the bars downstairs overall 8/10
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Top notch service and location! Anytime we stay in State College in the future we’ll be staying at this hotel, assuming it’s not sold out!
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Great place to stay for our visit visit to PSU!
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Great hotel close to the campus and downtown area. Amazing staff very helpful. Like the fact that there was complementary transportation. Definitely stay here if you’re coming to Penn State to visit. Great food at both restaurants.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown State College
West End
Though West End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.
The Highlands
The Highlands might not have many top sights, but Pegula Ice Arena and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are two attractions nearby that you can 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.
State College South
While State College South might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Palmer Museum of Art.
Greentree
While Greentrees might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Palmer Museum of Art.
