The town of Bellfonte is teeny and charming and not at all the type of place I thought I'd find a…read morelegit thrift store. But lo and behold, smack in the middle of High Street you'll find an expansive, thoroughly stocked 2nd hand store. My visit coincided with the beginning of the holiday season so they had an entire section devoted to all sorts of decorative Christmassy things. The variety this place has to offer is what really blew me away. Clothes are a given but it was the VHS supply, home-goods, purses, kitchen-wares and other odds and ends that really surprised me. This isn't a trendy, ironic thrift store that discriminates over what they'll accept. Faithcenter thrift store will pretty much take whatever they can get. That being said you'll have to dig through loads of the-not-that-fantastic to find something worth buying, but that's half the fun anyway!

Not inexpensive...might still find something to buy...just know it's not necessarily cheap prices.read more

this adorable boutique has beautiful clothing, beautiful displays, and a beautiful owner. It's not…read morejust a clothing store, it's an experience. Joyce is an incredible person with an amazing talent to know the clothing that will make you feel ang

A great collection of unique items showcased beautifully in the owners' upcycled decor. Lots of…read morelittle extras like cute bags for your purchases, cookies (at least at holiday), and the friendliest owners.

It was our last day visiting in State College before heading home to LA and we decided to spend our…read morelast morning grabbing breakfast and window shopping in neighboring Bellfonte. This little town is a little beat down but it just oozes charm! At around 10 o'clock Victorian House Antiques seemed to be the only shop open (correction: they technically open at 11 but the shop owner was in and kindly allowed us in early to look around. Extra star for him!). I love all things funky and old and this store had a pretty solid stock of every random piece of antique furniture or doo-dad you could think of. Although the shop is a tad small the entire store was expertly organized and tidy. I've been to some shops that are so crammed full of junk you're literally required to twist and bend just to get around. This was not the case here. Another pretty awesome feature is the price comparison done with some of the larger pieces. The shop will list their price along with a description of the piece and then they'll post a print-out from ebay with the pricing info and stats on a similar piece. You're essentially comparison shopping without any leg work! Although I didn't make any purchases this is definitely a store I will be making a trip back to when I'm in the market for some accent pieces. Nearly everything I saw (shelves, little cart bars, end tables, etc., etc) was in crazy good condition and very reasonably priced. Well done Victorian House Antiques!

Way overpriced when I walked in & the guy there at the desk was very rude...Masks...lol...another…read morereason he didn't get my business...

I've been eyeing Centre Boot Company and decided to check it out it our during their Annual Tent…read moreSale. Nice location with parking. Good options and friendly staff. They were able to put in additional holes into the belt I bought. Typical pricing of a boot store but it's nice to support local. Overall, a decent selection from kids, male, and female clothing, boot, and accessories options.

Properly fitting a boot takes some skill and knowledge. Rare this side of the Texas border. They…read morehave it and a big selection.

Caleb was so welcoming and kind! I will Be returning only if…read moreCaleb is working!!!! Thanks for the hospitality.

It has been a couple of decades since my last visit…read more 1 they moved 2 they are just a "snooty" helpful as my experiences from 1988-1992. Used to think it was just the "poor college kid" treatment but even as middle aged person they still give you the you should appreciate us approach. A decent selection of outdoor clothing, a much smaller selection of ski boots and ski than I recall. They also resell LL Bean items. Footwear associates were quick to offer assistance. When checking out, be prepared to pay a premium to the local shopping experience and the tacky "who assisted you?" obviously for a commission credit is uncomfortable!

Friends and I were in town and wanted a place to hang out and have a cigar. I am very pleased we…read morefound Your Cigar Den. The selection was good and while they do not serve alcohol they do allow you to bring in your own. The gentleman that helped us was knowledgeable and the service was great. We were there for at least two hours. A great time was had, and I will definitely return next time I'm in town.

Exceptional find in Small college town! An expansive inventory of fine cigars. The lounge is…read morewelcoming and quaint. The ownership is extremely knowledgeable and engaging! The humidor has a lot of the hard to fine cigars. The house cigar...The lettermen series is a must! Rivals some of the top name cigars. When in State College...this is a must stop! Tell them Charles sent you!

Great people great shop highly recommend checking it out plenty of options with food or odds and…read moreends and great triple pickle selection

On my way to Pottersdale I came upon an interesting emporium filled with many interesting…read moretreasures. I was warmly welcomed by the lovely proprietors who put their heart and soul into this cherished find!

First class customer service, great Mechanics, large selection of inventory for everything you are…read morelooking for involving biking, and other outdoor adventure stuff. This bike shop is the benchmark for every other bike shops.

Knowledgeable staff and great supporter of the local cycling scene. The owner is very approachable…read moreand genuinely listens to the customer. I took a bike there to switch out the frame, among other things. The service was top notch, the price was reasonable, and they gave me discounts for the old parts on the bike that they could use again. Great bike shop with a solid, local feel.