Downtown State College Travel Guide
State College
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.
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
Didn't eat breakfast
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Yes
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel State College
Room was small but very clean
Reviewed on 5 May 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 25 Apr 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
It may have been the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. Breakfast is not included. Location is great.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Breakfast was awesome! Staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 5 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.
