Planning an Event in State College
State College is best known for being the home to the Pennsylvania State University.
State College is best known for being the home to the Pennsylvania State University.
State College at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 127
Average meal cost
USD 45
Largest hotel
300 rooms
Total hotels
29
Total rooms
3,206
Number of convention centers
0
Convention center space
0 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
0 sq. ft.
Highlights of State College
The Natural Beauty of Happy Valley
1. The Natural Beauty of Happy Valley
Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful for event guests who are looking to use their spare time off the beaten path. With several state parks within 15 minutes of downtown, you can quickly get away onto a hiking or bike trail to enjoy much of the beauty of Mother Nature.
Magnificent Golf Courses
2. Magnificent Golf Courses
Those looking to hit the links have come to the right town. Penn State is known as one of the nation's best golf course management schools, and many of its alumni manage several of the country's best courses.
Accessible
3. Accessible
Accessibility is one of the best attributes of the region. University Park Airport, which is only a 10-minute cab ride from downtown State College, offers direct flights from Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.