The Highlands Travel Guide
State College
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Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
"Room was not serviced by 4:30, had to call for this to be done!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"Beautiful grounds and excellent service. The food is amazing at the Field Club!"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"The biggest downside is that it's not near anything. We didn't feel like going anywhere, so it was fine to just order front he restaurant, but I wouldn't want that to be my only option"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
"We were dissatisfied with the rooms. Rooms were dirty and maid never came to room between our two nights stay.Air conditioning worked 1/2 the time. Rooms were damp and warm. Tub spout allowed water out the spout and the shower, so we were standing in about 4” of water b/c it didn’t drain well. Huge ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"Great staff. Clean Property. And good breaksaft. Had quite sleep. There were items / toys to engage kids. Good for families traveling with kids"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hyatt Place State College
"The staff was helpful and efficient. Very comfortable room."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Park Forest Village
Park Forest Village is well liked for its art galleries and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
College Heights
College Heights might not have many top sights, but Palmer Museum of Art and The Arboretum at Penn State are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Palmer Museum of Art.
State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
