The Highlands
State College
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.
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.
Beaver Stadium
Catch an event at Beaver Stadium during your trip to State College. You can attend a football match while 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.
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Nittany Lion Inn
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Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Toftrees Golf Resort
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Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Front desk great. Got to room and toilet wouldn’t flush
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
This was the perfect option for me. Loved that it was right off the rt 99 and restaurant’s were only a 5 minute drive even though there was one right next door that I could’ve walked to but when I asked the front desk person failed to let me know. I would’ve walked there and maybe had a cocktail ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State
Good experience
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton State College
Great place to stay!! Very clean and great staff!!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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, Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center 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 The Arboretum at Penn State.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Palmer Museum of Art, 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 Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center.
Greentrees
Though Greentrees 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 The Arboretum at Penn State.
