Such a great little space! We stumbled upon this little craft haven on an alumni visit, and we…read morewished we lived closer to come here more often.

From the owner: At The Makery, we specialize in creative classes, parties and events. With 14 different…read moreinstructors in genres from sewing to painting, creaative writing to floral design, there is something for everyone! The Makery also houses downtown State College's ONLY 100% local artisan gift shop.

Great selection and prices. They have PSU gear that you didn't know existed. There is one small…read morechanging room.

We have been coming to the Blue White game every year since 2000. The place we go for all of our…read morePSU gear is here- period!!! Great pricing and the variety is limitless. Access through the front or back door. The rear parking lot has been replaced by a huge apartment building. Good place!!

This is one of my wife and I's favorite places in State College. The selections are unique, and far…read moremore upscale than what you would find at a typical furniture store. Impressively, for as nice as the stuff is, their prices are really quite reasonable. We have purchased several smaller decor items from them over the years, as well as a few larger pieces - and the service is always top notch. All of the staff members are incredibly friendly and helpful... but they also don't hover. They let you enjoy the store in peace, and are always available if you need help. Another rare gem in State College that we're lucky to have!

From the owner: Designer's Studio is a furniture and gift boutique that will suit even the most varied taste. We…read moreoffer access to national and international manufacturers as well as local and regional artists from the central Pennsylvania area. Our experienced buyers and interior designers hand-select unique and functional furniture and gifts at exceptional prices. Handmade home accessories, luxuriously scented candles, artisan jewelry and more find a home at Designer's Studio. Whether shopping for a full home makeover, a beautiful gift for a loved one, or a well-deserved personal treat, Designer's Studio is sure to meet any need.

Douglas Albert Gallery has a great collection of art works ( oils, acrylics, works on paper,…read morepottery, glass and jewelry crafted by artists. There's always something I want. It is well worth a visit if you're around State College!

I'm assuming I ran into that rude person that others have mentioned in their reviews. Three…read moreminutes into browsing, I was asked if I need anything. When I responded with a no, it was as if the world ended. "WHY CAN'T YOU JUST TELL ME YOU WANT TO BUY A GIFT AND PICK SOMETHING OUT?" And thus concludes my browsing. Owner, employee, whoever you are....better living through modern chemistry bro.

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.

Not a bad spot to stock up on some Penn State gear. The Family Clothesline is probably the biggest…read morecollege apparel shop in State College, so you can imagine that they have quite a selection. As far as quality goes, it really depends on what you get and how much you spend. Go with your top notch gear like Under Armour and Nike, you are guaranteed quality. From hoodies, to tshirts, to shorts, they carry the whole line. Some of the embroidered hoodies are actually sweet. So sweet that I picked up two. If your pockets aren't quite as deep, then you can go with the misc brands that they carry. The t-shirts are screen printed and run under $10, and you can easily find a hoody around $20. Just don't expect too much from the quality, but then again, you get what you pay for. On top of apparel, they also carry some misc goods. You can snag some goodies for your pets, or even your golf clubs. Tons of variety here. Varying quality depending on how much you want to spend, but c'mon. You have to shell out a little more to get the best.

Family Clotheslines offers the best deals if you're looking to get the cheapest Penn State apparel…read morein State College. They always have specials and clearance items on t-shirts and jerseys. They have a nice selection of merchandise as well. You can typically get a t-shirt with a good design for under $10. Service has always been decent and I've got quite a number of items from this place.

This place is definitely not the best head-shop in State College. There's a better place 2 blocks…read moredown called Exscape that has super friendly staff, a HUGE selection, and a 10% student discount on everything. Grasshopper also doesn't allow returns on anything - even if it's unused! It's a subpar place to get smaller stuff but it's really not worth it because of the unfriendly staff and cash only requirement.

I will NEVER return to this establishment. I bought a vapor pen there and being new in that…read moremarket, I trusted the woman selling them. There were problems with the pen before we left but we were assured by the manager it was just that it needed charged. We got home, an hour away, charged i, and within 1 hour the button on it was broken and the issues that we were told that were related to battery charge were worse. I took the pen to a local store that sells different vapor pens and vaporizers where we were told that the item was in fact a "knockoff" and that the button was not fixable as was the issues that we were assured that were "just the battery needing charged. We immediately called and emailed the store as they had closed for spring break. When the store reopened we made a trip over.. We were greeted by rude and unhelpful staff. She stated "hey, it worked when you left." We assured her that indeed it did not but being new with vaporizers we didn't know that at the time of purchase. At that point the staff member proceeded to tell us there was absolutely nothing she would do for us and that we would have to return when the manager was there, she was sarcastic and continued to be rude. This was by, far the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I think I have ever dealt with. If your buying simple little things your safe but I would never recommend this place for anything like vapor cigs, vaporizers, or anything that could potentially require repair, exchage, or any type of assistance from the staff.

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

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

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.