State College’s best local businesses

The 119 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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119 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants45 places · newest: Legends Pub, Aug 2
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Looks Hair Design & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Harpers, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Toftrees Golf Resort, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife11 places · newest: Central Reservation, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Sweet Tooth Bakery & Cafe, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: Goodwill, Jul 21
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Frost Entomological Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden4 places · newest: Spectra Wood Showroom, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Music Mart, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Appalachian Outdoors, Aug 2
• 12Pets3 places · newest: Wipe Your Paws Dog Grooming, Aug 2

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• Hamilton Square Shopping Center

  Other

  Relaxed shopping plaza featuring eateries and a pizza place, plus a UPS store.

  224 W Hamilton Ave · uppc.biz ↗

• Nittany Mall

  Other

  Shopping center offering a mix of big-box chains & independent retailers, plus a restaurant & gym.

  2901 E College Ave · shopnittanymall.com ↗

• The Colonnade at State College

  Other

  Retail center featuring a supermarket chain as well as a selection of other stores and shops.

  N Atherton St · alliedretailprop.com ↗

• Happy Valley Healthy Beauty

  Health & Wellness

  Non-invasive and toxin-free, Happy Valley Healthy Beauty uses localized cryo, FDA-cleared LED light therapy, and the region's only…

  2173 E College Ave · hvhealthybeauty.com ↗

• Sam's Club

  Services

  Membership-only warehouse chain selling a variety of bulk grocery items, electronics & home goods.

  381 Benner Pike · samsclub.com ↗

• Sowers Harvest Café

  Cafes

  Skip the doomscrolling and meet a friend at Sowers Harvest Café, where naturally healthy eats and excellent coffee come with a side of real…

  421 E Beaver Ave G1B · sowersharvest.cafe ↗

• The Arboretum at Penn State

  Parks & Outdoors

  The Arboretum at Penn State is peak State College serenity, with the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens and kid-friendly moments in Childhood’s…

  E Park Ave &, Bigler Rd · arboretum.psu.edu ↗

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