The Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Highlands
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best The Highlands Hotel Deals
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
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State
"Staff was great; best shower ever; clean; breakfast was reasonably good."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
"Room is very clean and staff is very nice."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place State College
"Very nice staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
"All of the above"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 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.
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.
Tusseyview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tusseyview and surrounding area, you can visit Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena.
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.
