The Highlands
State College
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 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.
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.
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
Clean room great hotel
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
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Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Clean room, friendly and very helpful staff. Bathrooms need renovating, but were adequate.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
Staff is incredible! Entire stay I felt welcomed and acknowledged as a guest. This place assisted in me and my daughter’s recoup from a long travel. 5 star hospitality!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
The room was good it was only the halls and lobby that were a bit old looking. Odd layout but we had a good stay and the rooms were much nicer then the outside hallways.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place State College
Breakfast and coffee bar was great. Loved the water station and appreciate it as big water drinker.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 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 isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center 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.
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.
Tusseyview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tusseyview and surrounding area, you can visit Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center.
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.
