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Visiting State College, PA


State College, as can be imagined from its name, is a college town, the home to the main campus of Penn State, one of the ten largest public universities in the United States. Downtown State College is home to hundreds of businesses that serve the university's students and professors, from boutique shops, to coffee houses, to theaters for the performing arts. The city is also home to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, which brings 125,000 visitors to the downtown area each year.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Jul
77°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
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Aug
76°F 24°C
58°F 14°C
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Sep
69°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
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Oct
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
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Nov
46°F 7°C
32°F 0°C
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Dec
36°F 2°C
24°F -4°C
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Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Jul 15
Hi:
83°F 28°C
Lo:
65°F 18°C
Thursday
Jul 16
Hi:
83°F 28°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
76°F 24°C
Lo:
56°F 13°C

Traveler Reviews

The Atherton Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 14, 2009

My mom and I went to State College for the Central PA Arts Fest just last week. We normally stay at the Nittany Lion Inn--a beautiful place--but we were tired of having to hoof it up the huge hill at...more

Hampton Inn State College

3 of 5 stars
Hartford, Connecticut
Jul 13, 2009

Normally dont stay at Hamptons, but everywhere sold out due to the Art Festival and some basketball camp/tournament going on. Pros: Nice front desk people. Free breakfast and coffee bar. Gotta love...more

Super 8 State College

5 of 5 stars
Hershey, PA
Jul 13, 2009

Surprisingly clean and comfortable. Reservations and revisions were handled pleasantly and well. Spacious rooms with large area to hang clothing. Older building that has been remodeled and is...more

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