Downtown State College Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Downtown State College
Hyatt Place State College
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Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
The hotel is okay however looks overrated on Expedia. The location is perfect and very close to PSU campus. The rooms are big but outdated.
Reviewed on 14 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
parking was great, hotel was clean. rooms are a little small and no refrigerator in rooms.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Top tier hotel! Visit the near by creamery and arboretum.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Great location with its proximity to Penn State. Coffee in the lobby 24/7 with nice creamers and tea. Love the restaurant that is on site. Go for the table of fries!
Reviewed on 12 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, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Pegula Ice Arena 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.
