State College, PA

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Where to stay in State College

Find the best State College areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

The Highlands

The Highlands might not have many top sights, but Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Park Forest Village

Park Forest Village is well-liked for its art galleries and theaters. 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art.

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.

The Nittany Lion Inn

The Nittany Lion Inn

3 out of 5
200 West Park Avenue State College PA
The price is AED 443 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
AED 443
AED 492 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in State College. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,681 reviews)
"Gorgeous lobby and grounds, welcoming front desk and valet attendants, and beautiful, clean rooms. We had arrived a couple hours before check-in and asked to drop off our bags, and they did even better by offering to check us in early! Loved having multiple chilled water stations to fill our water ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
Toftrees Golf Resort

Toftrees Golf Resort

3 out of 5
1 Country Club Ln State College PA
The price is AED 318 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
AED 318
AED 352 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in State College. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,035 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very clean, and the front desk staff was amazing. And very affordable!"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Toftrees Golf Resort
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
215 Innovation Boulevard State College PA
Fully refundable
The price is AED 384 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 384
AED 426 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,634 reviews)
"The facilities were top notch . Great pool/gym perfect for training . Location is in a quiet n-hood but no nightlife around . Nevertheless we'll go back there again."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
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State College, PA
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*Hot Tub*Game Room*Outdoor Kitchen*Bar

*Hot Tub*Game Room*Outdoor Kitchen*Bar

State College PA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in State College. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center ...
*Hot Tub*Game Room*Outdoor Kitchen*Bar
College Heights Apt - Spacious 1BR, Full Kitchen, 2 Min Drive to Campus

College Heights Apt - Spacious 1BR, Full Kitchen, 2 Min Drive to Campus

State College PA
Stay at this apartment in State College. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"The place was amazing. Everything was very clean and anything that we could have needed was already here for us. The host was very friendly and great communication. Will definitely stay here again if we are ever back in State College!!!"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

College Heights Apt - Spacious 1BR, Full Kitchen, 2 Min Drive to Campus
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Pennsylvania State University

9.8/5 (2,483 reviews)
Walk around the campus of Pennsylvania State University, a top college in State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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