Condé Nast TravelerOct 23, 2025
The Best Places to Stay Near Penn State
Where to rest between tailgates, campus tours, or fall foliage walks.
famous downtown spot
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- Beaver StadiumSightsecond-largest 'city' in Pennsylvania on game day
- Old MainSightwithin walking distance of campus life
- The Arboretum at Penn StateParkmanicured gardens meet wild woodlands
- Palmer Museum of ArtMuseumworks ranging from classical to contemporary
- Mount NittanyTrailhike on the mountain
- Downtown State CollegeNeighborhoodhums with restaurants, bars, and shops
- Happy ValleyNeighborhoodrolling hills for scenic drives
- The Field Burger & TapRestaurantThe Field Burger and Tap offers a farm-to-table experience with hand-formed burgers, local craft beer, and hand-spun…
- Spring Creek Canyon TrailheadTrailscenic walks or morning coffee by the water
- Lederer ParkParksurrounded by quiet streets and trees
- Berkey CreameryIce cream shopfamous downtown spot
- Penn State UniversitySight
- Happy Valley Brewing CompanyRestaurant