Toftrees Golf Resort  

Nestled in secluded pine trees just outside State College, this golf resort sits minutes from Penn State. It's about 2.9 miles from the university and within a 10-minute drive of Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center. University Park Airport (SCE) is roughly 3.6 miles away.

Just over 100 air-conditioned rooms feature LCD TVs, in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Many rooms open onto private patios or balconies and have private bathrooms with tubs or showers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms also include desks and complimentary wireless internet to keep things simple.

Practice your swing on an 18-hole PGA golf course or hit the fitness center. The resort offers both an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, wedding services, a library and common-area TV — all framed by quiet fairways and pine-scented mornings.

Host events in 17,530 sq ft of flexible conference space, from a 10-person boardroom up to a 300-person meeting room. There’s a business center, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and free self-parking, plus complimentary wireless internet across the property.

The Field Burger & Tap serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a casual bar/lounge vibe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee, and guests can also enjoy room service or grab a quick bite at the snack bar/deli.