The Highlands, PA
State College
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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 game 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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 game or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're 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.
The Highlands Hotel Deals
The Nittany Lion Inn
Lovely staff. Hotel has lots of charm. Very clean.
Reviewed on 4 February 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
The room was outstanding and the staff was terrific!
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
Clean room, and friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
The lobby was beautiful and we were greeted when we walked in. Staff was kind and caring. The room was modern, clean and set up well. The breakfast was good and there were several options. Just a great experience.
Reviewed on 6 February 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Thanks for a great winter weekend 🏒
Reviewed on 1 February 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
Room decor, comfortable bed, clean, well kept. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We like the lounge area where you can sit, relax, talk, have a drink, or play one of the board games they have (chess, checkers, Scrabble, and some others).
Reviewed on 3 February 2026
Other neighborhoods around 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.
State College South
While State College South might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pegula Ice Arena.
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.
West End
Though West End might 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 Palmer Museum of Art.
Tusseyview
When in Tusseyview, you can plan a visit to Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Greentrees
While Greentrees might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State.
The Highlands, PA
- Pennsylvania State University
- Bryce Jordan Center
- Beaver Stadium
- The Arboretum at Penn State
- Nittany Mall
- Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
- Talleyrand Park
- Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
- Pennsylvania Military Museum
- Whipple Dam State Park
- Centre County Historical Society
- Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
- Boal Mansion Museum
