Very well organized. Clean. Friendly staff. Nice selection. Something for everyone. While we…read morevisited on a Friday, we heard there is a 50% off sale every first and third Wednesday for those 55+.

Great shop for a good cause... items are well organized and reasonably priced. The store itself is…read moreclean and the volunteer staff are super friendly and helpful. We stop by every time we're in the area.

I first heard about The Rivet last year because of their pottery studio, but I think the space…read moreoverall is relatively new (starting in ~2020). Being unfamiliar with makerspaces, I wasn't really sure what to expect but because I was so desperate to do pottery and my previous pottery studio was already maxed out on memberships, I decided to explore what they had and take the pottery clearance class. In case you're new to it like me, a makerspace is sort of a big workshop with tools and supplies for crafts and arts that might be too large scale or expensive for a home set-up. The Rivet has 8 pottery wheels, a laser cutter, a 3D printer, a jewelry studio, a woodworking area, soon will have textiles and sewing, and probably even more that I'm forgetting about! The way it works is you take a clearance class, which goes over some of the basics (very basic!) and how to use the space and clean up after yourself. I think most clearance classes are around $12. They do not go into teaching techniques for those (or at least not the pottery one). However... they do have lots of classes that DO go over techniques! They have wheel throwing pottery classes as well as some handbuilding, but they also have classes for their other stations. I'm taking a jewelry class next month that I'm pretty excited about. Their prices for everything seem very reasonable, course fees and material fees all seem about average for this sort of thing. Since my only experience so far is their pottery area, the access pass is $7 for a half day (4 hours) or $12 for a full day (8 hours). They also offer monthly memberships but those seem pricier and I'm not sure if my visits will make it worth it (at least for now). I really appreciate that the clay is priced based on what you fire, not what you take as wet clay. I'm still pretty new to wheel-throwing and am in dire need of practice, not necessarily making a lot to keep but practicing throwing so that eventually I can fire a lot. Wheel throwing is difficult and takes time so I'm appreciative that I don't have to pay for all my failures, hah! I think their price is $4/lb for things before they go in the kiln for the first time. A little more than some places but that includes glazes and two firings, so I think it ends up being pretty reasonable. The space has always been clean and the people who work and volunteer there are SO nice. This is really a great way to learn new skills and meet new makers in the community. I highly recommend checking it out!

What a great find in historic downtown Bellefonte PA. The great Mish Mosh (which has a great name…read moreto begin with) is an awesome antique/thrift store that offers many different items. The store is broken up by two floors and both offer some very unique items. I was really impressed by the first floors selection of furniture for such an inexpensive price. They also offer a large selection of vinyl on both floors. Overall this is a great place to check out while in Bellefonte that offers really cool items at great prices!

I love MishMosh! I have found so many amazing pieces here. You have to go often so you can be sure…read moreto see all of the new items that Brian finds and vendors add. It's truly the best collection of antiques, vintage and upcycled items. The shop is in an historic building adding to the charm. Be sure to go upstairs! If you have a special request, just ask Brian --he'll find it! You'll love Mish Mosh. There are gems throughout. Some times I go just to reminisce but usually I end up buying something. I normally repurpose or upcycle items I find here. My house is full of MishMosh from MishMosh!

I always love stopping in for a browse and bite to eat. Good priced food and the book selection is…read morethe real treat.

Like many second hand bookstores, you get the occasional grandpa nodding off to his book, the older…read moreuncle who unbeknownst to himself starts singing along with the cafe music, and ladies meeting up for a chat. But also like many independent bookstores like this, you can the feel for the down to earth community where people just are. I came in for a morning coffee and to browse the books. I was impressed by the young barista's skill in making a latte to my preferences, and it was really nice to weave my way around the shelves to see what an algorithm recommendation would normally miss. Not sure about the food, but the book space and coffee are on point.

The Nittany Quill is a quaint little boutique that's easy to miss... but is a genuine delight in…read morethe downtown area. Most of their selection is stationery, cards, and calligraphy items, but there are also a good number of odds & ends that always make it worth a visit. It's always very peaceful inside, and staff generally leave you alone to browse, until you have a question or are ready to check out. Prices are a little on the higher side, but such is to be expected from a specialty shop, such as this. The extra prices are worth it, given the uniqueness of the inventory. All-in-all, this is a fantastic hidden gem, that is well worth a visit!

For your cutesy calligraphy art or the supplies to make such, this is the place. They recently…read morereduced their floor space, but still carry a decent amount. That said, I remember going there looking for a specific sort of pen they didn't carry, but I suppose they can't carry everything. More geared toward the little old lady/mother contingent than the college crowd, which is unusual in State College, but at least it exists.

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...

AAUW is one of my favorite organizations in Centre County. They support higher education for girls…read moreand women and promote education as a lifelong endeavor. Their annual book sale is the best 4 day sale anywhere and I look forward to it annually. The drop off bins are large, convenient, and easy to access 24/7/365

I enjoy everything about 3 Dots. It is a welcoming space with an active community of creative,…read moreinnovative people. It's a great place to meet new people, experience art, and volunteer. I've attended many community events in the space and I hosted a small private event for a work function. We loved the atmosphere in the center of town with so many big windows. It feels alive both inside and out.

Really one of my favorite places in State College. I've enjoyed everything from Tuesdays on the…read moreTerrace to the rotating gallery installations to just hanging out in the afternoon. One of the organizations I support has had multiple events there - many small seminars and our annual exhibition and awards extravaganza. Such a unique venue and exactly the type of inclusive, welcoming spot that State College needs.