West End Travel Guide
State College
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.
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.
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.
Beaver Stadium
Catch an event at Beaver Stadium during your trip to State College. You can attend a football match while 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.
Mount Nittany Medical Center
If Mount Nittany Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of State College.
Top hotels in West End
The Nittany Lion Inn
The fruit-infused water choices are fabulous; the staff is welcoming.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Price better on site vs 3rd party booking
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Lovely hotel and staff, restaurant had room for improvement. Beds were comfortable, clean rooms.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
Clean, quiet, new, great staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Room was spacious, nice staff and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
Greentrees
Though Greentrees 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.
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Palmer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Orchard Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Orchard Park and surrounding area, you can visit Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Palmer Museum of Art.
