It's always interesting to tour a mall that has died and is actively attempting to resurrect…read moreitself. Give or take 35 storefronts that are occupied. That's if you count the non-retail establishments as viable locations to visit in a mall. I did take a stroll around the mall just to get a feel of the layout. It is a fairly decent sized mall, and I can see this place being busy back when it first opened and years beyond that. But like one reviewer has stated in a prior review, once stores started open up on the main drag through town which make those stores more accessible to the university students, the mall started to decline. Along my route through the mall I did make multiple stops along the way. Into and out of a few select stores. An oddity of this mall is that there is no food court or any type of eatery to speak of. That could be chalked up to the year that it was originally built, 1968. But that does not explain why they didn't think about this with each of the expansions they did on this mall. You could have at least thought about having a food court in one of the wings. Enough with the depressing thoughts about this place. There seems to be some light at the end of this very narrow tunnel. Each of the vacant anchor stores have already been filled, or will be filled shortly. Although, when you think of anchor stores, you don't think of those stores as your typical anchor store. But when you think about it, when you think of a mall now, they do not reflect what a typical mall is. Maybe with the addition of the mini casino here soon that will draw some stores. Whether it be a wonky national chain or a local spot that sees the potential. Only time will tell.

Nittany Mall is troubled and there's no way around that. It's too far away from the university and…read moredoesn't have the trendier shopping and dining options North Atherton Street does. Externally, the mall around the former Bon-Ton looks massively out of date. The mall is also small for an area with such a large population. Parking lot is in surprisingly good shape except for parts around the former Macy's. Every anchor since 2015 has left Nittany Mall, with the only replacement being Dunham's Sports. Rural King is to open in the former Sears at a TBD date. Nittany's layout is similar to the now closed Phillipsburg Mall in New Jersey. Interior was clearly renovated at some point as the mall has a 90's color scheme. Nittany's interior is in surprisingly good shape with almost no water damage, a common sight in a mall like this. Tenant mix is that of a dying mall. Several national chains still call the mall home, but those are mixed among the many empty storefronts. Several local businesses have space here. Planet Fitness has no mall entrance, a bad thing for the amount of space they occupy. A local senior center also uses space. Mall does have a bookstore, Bradley's Book Outlet. Nittany Mall has no food court. I would estimate Nittany Mall will not be open in five years, but some of the anchors might. After seeing this mall in person, it would also be a challenge to de-mall portions of Nittany without significant investment. The current owners, Namdar Realty Group, do not make those investments, making the future of the mall uncertain.

Every time i ever went to or ordered from McLanahan's i had a great time and found some super…read morebargains for a good price. I look forward to visiting Mclanahan's every time i visit University Park and see a football game. I always find more than i need... By the way, i heard about Mclanahan's from the PSU students that frequent there Those students gave the store a thumbs up too!!!

I find myself wandering into this store with no clear objective, yet wandering out of said store…read morewith a giant chocolate chip cookie and a bag full of new Penn State paraphernalia. McLanahan's isn't just another "PSU swag" store, but also a convenient (and relatively reasonably priced) grocery for those of us who didn't have a car while studying at the university. Carrying items such as produce and cleaning supplies, McLanahan's is truly a one-stop-shop for anything you would ever need.

I LOVE Rapid Transit. The store is staffed--on the "shoe side"--by athletes who know what they are…read moretalking about. The Rapid Transit staff gave me fantastic advice on shoes several years ago and I have gratefully stuck with the same brand and model since. So, obviously service is top-notch. I am also happy to share that prices are competitive with--or cheaper than--certain big box sports stores. My shoes were 20% less than the big box retailer's price. Rapid Transit also has a great selection of Penn State gear for Nittany Lion fans. Shop local. Shop quality. Shop Rapid Transit.

Probably closer to four stars, but the guys working here were so nice and helpful that their…read morefriendliness and charm went a long way with me today. We came in looking for deals on some white Penn State gear for next week's white out and was not disappointed in the selection of items available at a very reasonable price. Hats were $28-35 and the hooded sweatshirts were a nice $45. Running shoes (we only checked the prices for comparison) were a little more expensive than the chains, but supporting local businesses could justify the difference in cost. I don't think you'll find Nike and other major brands, but you will find something!

Once a year I go crazy and buy everything I want from Old Navy. Fun tshirts and good prices.read more

Everything was 60% off. I bought two pijamas for a present. I like the materials they use, the…read morefabric is usually cotton. I do not like the quality of clothes because they do not last very much. The service was fast. They always offer you the credit card. Its great for presents.

Very cool store. Owner amazing and so nice. Real deal. Fun smoke shop!!!great place for anything…read moreyour looking for from a smoke shop

Mike is the absolute man for sure stop in if you're in need of anything. Super great hospitality!read more

It's frustrating; I look at both sides as much as I can. Visited today, pros were good prices,…read moreunique selection; Would like to return for those reasons. The problems I had were management and checkout. 2 cashiers, 2 parties in front of me. Each party must have had 40-50 items! I had one shirt to buy. Cashiers were VERY slow. Scanned about 3 items a minute. I waited like 20 minutes for my turn, 7 people backed up behind me. The customers in front of me, well, 3 calls to the manager to try to peel 20 cents off items, and to ask long questions about receipts and returns. But after helping, the manager looked at the line of waiting customers, turned on his heel, and ran to the back! My cashier took a break to sip her drink for a minute or two before helping me. It must be boring to work in a store like this with no windows; Probably low pay, so motivation might not be there, and the low prices keep people coming back, but seriously! I was on a short lunch break, and returned to work late. Maybe it's karma, you know? Those employees may be my customers one day, and maybe in a hurry...

This is a great chain store, lots of good prices, loads of looks, clothing, jewelry, some toys and…read morehousewares! Im so glad they are in State College now!! Men's, womens, kids!

You know when you see a t-shirt with a witty saying or picture and you think to yourself, "I gotta…read morehave that!" and proceed to ask the wearer many questions or try to find whatever means to procure such a shirt? People's Nation makes that easier for you. In a college campus where everyone has their own style and sayings, this store can make your statements loud to the world on a t-shirt. You can browse through their store and see all sorts of quips on different sleeve length shirts. They definitely don't skimp on their products. Best of all, if you don't like what you see, you can give them a design and they'll make a shirt for you! Genius. You can choose from a book of designs they have or bring your own black and white design made to the exact size you want. Obviously, you pay extra if you want more than one ink color. Then, choose a shirt from their arsenal or bring your own (there's a Michael's nearby if you want plain t-shirts). My friend and I did this for our Secret Santa people and they loved their presents. Really, it's a great idea. I'm just sad I never made one for myself. Service is usually friendly and turn-around is great. You can get your custom-made shirt within a week. Ask them for details on bul purchases because I'm not sure how they are with those.

I've been to t-shirt stores like this before, and PN is too expensive!…read more Additionally, the staff is comprised of apathetic, bored kids who have no interest in your business. After 3 visits, I can accurately say this is the case. There are a few things to look at, and you might find a gift or something. But if you're a savvy shopper, you'll likely find it cheaper somewhere else. Not a good place to shop in my opinion.