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Motels often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Expedia has 6 low-cost motels in State College.

Enjoy the top-notch restaurants and lively bars in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. People who visit State College love its college atmosphere and shops. Some outdoorsy places nearby include The Arboretum at Penn State, Black Moshannon State Park, and Penn’s Cave. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Pegula Ice Arena, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University’s Blue and White Golf Courses, and Nittany Mall.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in State College to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in State College are January, February, December, and March, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in State College to help you navigate your stay: Fly into State College, PA (SCE-University Park), which is located 4 mi (6.4 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County), which is 42.2 mi (67.9 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.