Downtown State College Travel Guide
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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.
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
Graduate by Hilton State College
Rooms were great & love the common areas in the lobby for congregating with a group
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place State College
Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Extremely clean hotel/room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel State College
The room was absolutely beautiful! Not like most hotels, where they are very "plain Jane". The toilet was pretty cool ..nice warm seat and a lot of features I didn't try, 😅. Staff was very kind and courteous. Carried our bags to our room. Explained how everything worked as far as the codes for the ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Great place. My only complaint is it's 2026. I should have full control of the heater/AC.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Stayed at this location for about a week md during the snow storm . Overall the stay was great, beautiful hotel and unique rooms I stayed in a few styles. The front desk staff was professional and kind - Sherrie M. was wonderful and always helpful with a smile no matter how frigid the lobby was. ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, 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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are some notable places to visit nearby.
