What a super cool store. I love when there is a little museum to see some of history. The glasses…read morein the museum were super cool. I wish I could acquire some for my collection! The store is a little tight because there are so many items available but they are absolutely beautiful and it's a joy to have so many options. Things are a bit pricy but idk what price is comparable. Service wise I will say I don't think I've ever really been greeted by an associate but it makes it less awkward and pressured when you just want to see the museum. I make it here each year for the wands and wizards weekend and never regret the stop! Overall, definitely recommended to stop by

This colorful and cool glass shop is the reincarnation of Gay Fad Studios (1939-1963), a local…read moreglassware company headed by the fierce Fran Taylor, a revolutionary in the glass world who empowered women throughout her life and career. If you want to learn more about her, just ask the people who own the store to tell you more. The friendly owners will tell you all about her! She has a very interesting story. You'll find lots of beautiful glassware, tableware, trinkets and more. Many of the items for sale are by local and women-owned businesses. It's really neat that Gay Fad Studios continues the tradition of empowering women by selling products produced by women!

Great place to shop for whatever you need. I found a great dining table with chairs for a really…read morelow price. It is run by the Seven-day Advantest church. great people helping others in need! The free table is outside in front of store. I think this is the best thrift store in Lancaster.

Hands down the best thrift store in the area. The service is exceptional and the value beats all…read morethe others combined! What they may lack in selection are things like a surplus brand new items and trendy clothes as one local store supplies; however, this is a THRIFT store and as such, lives to its name by offering 50% off days, 70% off days, Bag days and a table in the front of the store displaying free items like clothing, odds & ends along with some grocery items for which I am not too proud to grab!

It's a lower end consignment shop. I wasn't overly impressed…read more Stuff after stuff after stuff. One man's trash is another man's treasure atmosphere. There is a vast selection and some very nice things and some yard sale nonsense. Slim pickins' for the true collector. It's difficult to gauge value and cost worth because of all the different owners. I have seen situations where there's a price window and in certain events, they will call the owner to dicker on price. It's spacious. Very spacious. With all the variety it's impossible to organize, yet, they can direct you to most items you're looking for. The folks operating the store are very kind and really try to guide you to booths that may have what you're in search of. For me this is just a way to get in a walk and spend a couple of hours looking at knick knacks. If that sounds like you, come check her out. Admission is free. 06/24

More security for vendors product and better record keeping as to sales and payment of vendor rent…read morepayments!

This place is the cutest. It's a pottery painting studio that's also a coffee shop. So you can…read morevisit just to grab a coffee or hot chocolate or tea, or you can visit to paint some pottery, or both! I highly recommend doing both. You should know, though: This place seems to get very busy on the weekends, and they do not take reservations. So if you want to beat the crowds, your best bet is to get there right when they open. If all of the painting tables are full, you will need to wait outside until someone leaves. That could be 10 minutes, which is what it was for us. Or, like the nice man who works there pointed out, it could be 30 minutes or more, because there is no time limit once you're at the painting tables, because the creative process can't be rushed. Fair enough. Once we got a table, we walked around the store and looked at all of the pottery options. They had bowls, plates, piggy banks, coasters, planters, trinkets and ornaments (these are seasonal). My kids picked out a truck piggy bank and a kitty ornament. Pottery pieces vary in price -- the ornament cost around $12, and the piggy bank cost $35. Next we made our way to the painting station, where we loaded up our pallets with paint. They recommend using three coats of paint for the brightest finish, but my kids, who are impatient like all children, only did one coat of paint and their pieces came out really well. After you're done painting, you leave your pieces on the table, pay for them at the register, and then Art & Clay on Main fires them and glosses them, and you pick them up about a week later. It is so cool to finally get your finished pieces. Ours really looked professionally done! While we were painting, we ordered some hot chocolate with whipped cream, and drank and painted at a leisurely pace. It was a nice and relaxing family activity, and my kids were really into it. I highly recommend dropping by Art & Clay on Main if you're in downtown Lancaster if you're looking for a fun and relaxing activity with your kids.

I do like this place they are very friendly and during the summer there's a lot of good pottery…read morepainting choices, my only gripe is they close random days and it doesn't say that on the map, so imagine driving 25 minutes to pick up your piece and their closed. All I would say about this place is definitely call ahead or check the website before coming in because I find they are often closed on random days as this has happened to me twice now

This is a very neat hobby shop. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by a fun train layout with…read moresome neat features like a ferris wheel and a model waterfall. A second, larger train layout is located around the corner, where the Hocking Valley Model Railroad Club has a very nice set up. They have some good step stools available too, so those who need it can get a better look at all of the neat details and the trains. The store offers a wide variety of hobby models, including not only a good selection of train items, of course, but also planes, monster trucks, and even some neat animals and dinos. In the back are some glass display cases where they show off some completed models, which were neat to see too. There's a small parking lot to the side of the building.

A great hobby shop and great employees! Geared mainly on trains, they also have a large selection…read moreof RC cars and parts. The only regret is, they will be closing for retirement at the end of March 2025.

In the outskirts of Amesville, Ohio - a respite from the heat of the Athens County valley - you…read morewill find this small, home-grown pottery gallery. This beautiful farm/workshop sells small coffee mugs for $10, and large for $15. There are many other unique clay-crafts available for purchase as well. The owners are extremely friendly and have no problem roping you in for a little tour of their workshop space. This gallery defines what I love about Appalachia. Simple, beautiful, warm and welcoming. Feels like home.

This is a classic record collector store. If you're looking for nicely arranged, orderly…read moreselections, it's not for you. True album (and CD) hunters WANT to hunt through piles of boxes and shelves! Bill's been in business for 16 years and knows his stuff. Reasonable prices & rarities. Yes, there are comics and other goodies too.

I stopped in on Saturday for the 1st time I drove in from columbus and met Paul, he was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable about all of the records and vinyl that were in stock I spent $140 on my 1st visit, I'm likely to drop by again soon and see what I can find.

Billy's is a great place to get a deal. So many treasures to find. It's a little disorganized but…read morewith such quickly changing stock it's understandable. Billy is very sweet and eager to help whenever needed and the prices are more than fair. I got over $200 of name brand clothing for less than $20.