Top Meeting Venues in State College, Pennsylvania: Hotels, Outdoors & More
State College, Pennsylvania, offers award-winning hotels, state-of-the-art conference centers, and the East Coast's largest adventure-based team-building course. This affordable destination delivers exceptional hospitality for groups of all sizes.
Home to Penn State University, State College provides cutting-edge facilities and accommodations alongside vibrant nightlife and dining. The Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) team is ready to ensure your next event succeeds.
Explore these premier meeting venues in State College.
Experience Campus Life
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center features over 58,000 square feet of flexible function space, comfortable accommodations, and two award-winning on-site restaurants: The Garden Restaurant and Legends Pub. Ideal for social events or board meetings, it accommodates up to 1,500 attendees.
A Penn State landmark and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, the Nittany Lion Inn blends rich tradition and history in its Colonial-style setting. Opened in 1931 on campus, this Four Diamond property offers 12 meeting rooms, more than 20,000 square feet of space, catering, upscale amenities, and elegant accommodations.
Just one block from Penn State campus, the modern Hyatt Place State College inspires with 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a coffee-to-cocktails bar, and rooms designed for work and relaxation. Post-meeting, enjoy nearby nightlife.
Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State, one block from campus, provides easy access to sports venues and nightlife. Savor local microbrews and favorites like nachos, Yucatan black bean dip, and potato taquitos at on-site Mad Mex. This full-service, atrium hotel offers 185 pet-friendly rooms, free airport shuttle, and more.
In downtown State College, one block from campus, the Atherton Hotel is a top boutique option for relaxation. Unwind with cocktails or business dinners at Rumors Bar, or dine at Tarragon. Its 5,000 square feet of meeting space suits opening or closing receptions perfectly.
Make It a Teambuilding Outing
State College excels in outdoor teambuilding, from treetop adventures to serene nature retreats, fostering group connections amid stunning scenery.
Twelve miles south, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center—Penn State’s outdoor education field lab—spans 7,000 acres of woodlands and trails at Stone Valley Experimental Forest.
Groups engage in custom teambuilding at the Team Development Center, led by on-site facilitators focusing on relationship building, problem-solving, cooperation, and communication.
For a distinctive retreat, Homewaters Club offers 30 miles of private fly-fishing streams across 127 wooded acres. Host events at Epsy Farm Barn or intimate Fireside Summit, with guided hiking, biking, kayaking, and sporting clays promoting authentic outdoor experiences.
Let’s Meet!
The Ramada Conference Center State College provides 20,000 square feet of versatile space for banquets, social gatherings, and boardrooms. Custom on-site catering and staffing ensure seamless events.
Opened in fall 2018, Wyndham Garden State College offers affordable meeting spaces with indoor/outdoor pools, a game room, complimentary breakfast buffet, and relaxing mountain views—perfect for small groups.
Take Your Next Event Outdoors
Overlooking F.J. Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park, LEED Gold-certified Nature Inn emphasizes outdoor recreation and green technologies. Named by USA Today as one of the nation's top eco-friendly resorts, it features 16 guest rooms, in-house catering, and two private meeting spaces for up to 50, with breathtaking views.
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars offers vineyard tours, wine tastings with souvenir glasses, and gatherings in its 2,000-sq.-ft. lounge—day or under the stars.
Toftrees Golf Resort spans 1,500 acres of woods with deluxe accommodations and a forest-carved golf course. It provides 102 rooms and 12,000 square feet of event space for meetings on or off the course.
Overlooking Toftrees' 17th green, AAA Four Diamond Carnegie Inn & Spa delivers European country inn charm with 20 luxurious rooms. Ideal for executive retreats, enjoy the library for cocktails or boardroom for meetings with personalized service.
Let’s Talk Sports
With youth, high school, collegiate, and pro sports facilities, State College is perfect for events and cheering local teams.
Host at Beaver Stadium, home of the Nittany Lions. This premier venue offers suites for networking/receptions and 28,000 square feet of meeting space at Mount Nittany Lounge with stunning views, catering, and flexible setups on non-game days.
Pegula Ice Arena (Hockey Valley) features pro suites for receptions and meetings, plus Mt. Nittany Room views or high-tech Club spaces.
We Are Ready to Host Your Group
Plan your State College meeting: Submit an RFP to the Central Pennsylvania CVB. Contact Dave Gerdes, Director of Sales & Marketing, at (814)-231-1401 or daveg@happyvalley.com. As your one-stop resource, we offer personalized service, affordability, and top venues.
The State College area welcomes your group!
