Cheer on the Nittany Lions at nearby Beaver Stadium

From the shop-filled streets of downtown State College to the slopes atop Tussey Mountain, the State College area provides a variety of things to do near the Country Inn & Suites. Head to Penn State, less than a mile from the hotel, to take a campus tour or cheer on the Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Families enjoy exploring the outdoors at Penn's Cave, which features the thrilling Miner's Maze, and at Bald Eagle State Park, where you can swim in the lake or venture along the hiking trails. When it's time to go home, head to the SCE airport, less than six miles away, on our hotel's complimentary shuttle.

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Beaver Stadium

1.23 mi / 1.97 km from the hotel
Show up early for tailgating before the Penn State Nittany Lions hit the field at Beaver Stadium. Boasting more than 100,000 seats, this expansive facility is the second-largest stadium in the western hemisphere.

Discovery Space

2.65 mi / 4.27 km from the hotel
Kids are encouraged to play, explore and experiment at this science center filled with more than 45 interactive exhibits.

Historic Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park

12.55 mi / 20.19 km from the hotel
View stalactites and stalagmites up close as you take a boat tour through these mysterious caverns. You can also pan for gemstones or try to find your way out of the Miner's Maze.

Medlar Field at Lubrano Park

1.03 mi / 1.67 km from the hotel
Join baseball fans to cheer on the State College Spikes at this nearby ballpark.

Penn State

1.87 mi / 3 km from the hotel
Tour the main campus of Penn State, a premier public research university with one of the highest enrollments in the U.S. Grab some ice cream from Berkey Creamery before touring the arboretum, the art galleries or one of the six museums.

Pennsylvania Military Museum

2.84 mi / 4.57 km from the hotel
Learn about the role Pennsylvania citizens have played in conflicts including the Spanish-American War, WWII and the Vietnam War. This museum showcases everything from original documents to full-size tanks.

Tussey Mountain

5 mi / 8.04 km from the hotel
Open year-round, Tussey Mountain features seasonal attractions such as skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing during colder months and go-karts, mini golf, fishing and outdoor movies during warmer seasons.