The Highlands
State College
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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 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.
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.
Pegula Ice Arena
Catch an event at Pegula Ice Arena during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
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Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Room was
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Clean room and the staff goes above and beyond.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
Room was great
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
The room was clean, staff was exceptional, and it was very quiet my entire stay.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Always a pleasure!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
Downtown State College
If you're spending some time in Downtown State College, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are top sights worth seeing.
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 Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center.
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.
West End
Though West End might 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 Palmer Museum of Art.
Tusseyview
When in Tusseyview, you can plan a visit to Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Greentrees
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 The Arboretum at Penn State.
