The State College center is around the area of Pennsylvania State University and the area of Bryce Jordan Center.
In State College, temperatures during the year range from 21 degrees to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature rarely goes below 7 or above 90 degrees. The busy tourist months for warm weather activities are during the warmer season, between mid-June to mid-September.
Save money on your trip to State College by making use of available discounts on your accommodations. The Sleep Inn Near Penn State offers a AAA rate and is located only 4 miles from Penn State University, 1.6 miles from The Arboretum at Penn State, and 1.3 miles from the Palmer Museum of Art. All 100 air-conditioned rooms are designed for a good night's sleep and come with flat-screen televisions featuring cable programming, complimentary Wi-Fi, and safes. Enjoy the complimentary buffet breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. daily.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott State College is a hotel designed for the modern traveler and is centrally located 2 miles from Penn State University and downtown State College. All 83 air-conditioned rooms feature plush bedding, mini refrigerators, phones with free local calls, and LCD televisions with cable programming. Wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast. Be sure to check for AAA discounts and discounts for older adults offered by the Inn.
The Rodeway Inn in State College offers both a AAA discount and a discount for older adults. Staying at this Rodeway Inn means you will be close to the airport and within a 10-minute drive from Penn State. You'll feel at home in one of the 30 guest rooms that feature LED televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, and desks.
State College hotels come with great value options. Located downtown in Happy Valley, the Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State is a few steps away from restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. This hotel is within a 10-minute drive from Penn State and less than a mile from Penn State Ice Pavilion. The 186 comfortable rooms feature flat-screen televisions and refrigerators. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers, desks, and daily housekeeping. Relax around the indoor pool or be energetic in the fitness center. Are you traveling with your furry friend? The Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State is a pet-friendly hotel.
The Hyatt Place State College offers comfort in a relaxed boutique-style atmosphere. This hotel is conveniently located within a four-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and less than a mile from the Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Each of the 165 guest rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and refrigerators.
Additional conveniences at the Hyatt Place State College include complimentary newspapers, desks, phones with free calls, and a dry cleaning and laundry service. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center and a vending machine. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or shop at the grocery and convenience store. The hotel features a 24-hour business center with 5,000 square feet of space consisting of a meeting room and conference area. Yes, you can bring your pet along to this hotel.
With so many things to do and see near State College, the only problem you will have is how to fit everything into your itinerary.
It is said that if you haven't hiked Mount Nittany, you haven't visited State College. There are miles of hiking trails to choose from. Whichever trail you choose, the view from the top is worth the steep climb.
The boat trip through Penn's Cave at Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park is not to be missed. This site is among the only caverns in Pennsylvania that you can tour by boat. Along the way, your guide will explain the history of the cave while you soak in the beauty of this water-filled cavern. You can also take a bus ride through the park's mountain trails or grazing pastures to see plenty of wildlife. Hop on a Jeep and enjoy some off-roading, or wind through the 4,800-square-foot Milner's Maze.
Are you looking for some culture? The Palmer Museum of Art is situated on the Penn State campus. This museum has a feel that you would expect from a large city museum. It offers a fantastic collection of art ranging from modern American paintings to Asian ceramics. As an added bonus, admission is free.
The State Theatre, located in the heart of downtown State College, is a community-owned space that hosts dance and theater performances, live music, movies, stand-up comedians, and opera performances.
What would a visit to a college town be like without some beer? State College offers some great craft beer made in Centre County. Stop in for a drink at Robin Hood Brewing Company in Bellefonte, Otto's Pub & Brewery, or Happy Valley Brewing Company.
Exploring all the sights of State College is a tall order. No matter which spots you choose to explore, you will find a diversity of beautiful scenery, good food and drink, and fun entertainment. Regardless of where you decide to rest your head, State College has the ideal hotel to suit everyone's needs and budgets.
Below are reviews of the city of State College, PA from an actual visitor's perspective.
We loved the area.
Super restaurants within walking distance and close to the Lion & Cub store.
Good meal at Olive Garden and great basketball game at Bryce Jordan. Go Sparty!
Took advantage of the restaurant. Took seven people and we were seated right away. Good food. Great service!
Great college town.
The Creamery never disappoints!
I'm familiar with State College, the center of Penn State University! Really like the area.
Nice golf courses!
State College is a lovely college town with much to offer including good restaurants, quaint bars, shopping and a college atmosphere second to none.
It's a very cute city! Some excellent restaurants. PSU campus is beautiful. Airport is very convenient.
Nothing to dislike about State College!
Great college town. Clean and friendly people. Great atmosphere.
American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte.
The number of things to do here is great! Restaurants, pubs, shopping, etc.
Loved everything!
Attend conferences here yearly. Lots of great restaurants, beautiful area
Uber drivers were good, friendly restaurant staff and great experience at Penn State.
State College is the quintessential college town with 42000 students and all the things that go with that. First sort out your parking, then go over to campus and tour it on foot.
We were there to visit my grandson who is a freshman at Penn State.
Central Reservations was a great spot for dinner!
The scenery was beautiful.
Love all the different foods you can try. Was in town for work.
Love everything about State College!
My daughter is a Penn State graduate so driving back through the streets past the college and the stadium just brought back a flood of memories. As a teenager I had hoped to play football for Penn State but my knees didn't cooperate by the time I was a senior in high school. Decades later my daughter became the Nittany Lion that I dreamed of being. So we are a Penn State family even though we live in New York.
Happy Valley is just so pretty. Loved Gigi's Southern charm restaurant.
Clean, great shops, and activities for kids nearby (Delgrosso's and Penn's Cave).
State College is beautiful and the fireworks were awesome!!