Downtown State College Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown State College
Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Explore the campus of Pennsylvania State University, a top university in 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 match 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. Visit 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.
What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
You can take time to visit What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the 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.
Our pick of the best Downtown State College Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place State College
"Very nice staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We had a great stay. Our room was on the second floor, and I was initially concerned that it might be noisy. However, it turned out to be very quiet, especially in the bedroom."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel State College
"Great place but heads up- lots of stairs and walking to get to your room. Beautiful room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
"No written review."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"A great place to stay with the amenities, being close to State College and the staff are always friendly and polite."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown State College
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
College Heights
College Heights might not have many top sights, but The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Greentree
Though Greentree 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 Palmer Museum of Art.
