State College, PA

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Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Where to stay in State College

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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.

College Heights

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.

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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.

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 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.

The Nittany Lion Inn

The Nittany Lion Inn

3 out of 5
200 West Park Avenue State College PA
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 ...
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The Nittany Lion Inn
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
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 ...
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Toftrees Golf Resort

Toftrees Golf Resort

3 out of 5
1 Country Club Ln State College PA
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 ...
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Pennsylvania State University

9.8/10 (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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Things to do

The Nittany Lion

Penn State Campus Adventure

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