The best local shops in State College
17 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Harpers
ShoppingHarpers has been dressing State College since 1926, with made-to-measure suits, a legit tailor shop for alterations, personal shopper help,…
Harpers
ShoppingSpectacles F.Y. Eye
ShoppingSpectacles F.Y. Eye is the small-shop optician locals rave about, with Dr. Haloua and a super kind team that actually listens. Schedule a…
Spectacles F.Y. Eye
ShoppingLion Surplus
ShoppingUniversity-owned items get a second life at Lion Surplus, where the public can snag curated secondhand computers, furniture, bikes,…
Lion Surplus
ShoppingAdvanced Eye Care Services
ShoppingGive your vision a tune up this week at Advanced Eye Care Services, where Dr. Anderson brings over 20 years of expertise to thorough exams,…
Advanced Eye Care Services
ShoppingHappy Valley Optical
ShoppingHappy Valley Optical is the kind of neighborly shop where Dr. Robin Dutt handles your eye exams and the crew cuts lenses on site, fixes…
Happy Valley Optical
ShoppingRobin M. Dutt, OD
ShoppingRobin M. Dutt, OD is the friendly local eye pro delivering careful exams, smart frame styling help, on-site lens cutting and repairs, plus…
Robin M. Dutt, OD
ShoppingFRAMED by HFT, LLC
ShoppingFramed by HFT, LLC makes eyewear shopping actually fun, pairing frames to your style and lifestyle so you look sharp and see even sharper.…
FRAMED by HFT, LLC
ShoppingTown Pride State College
ShoppingCome for the Penn State gameday staples and stadium-approved bags, stay for the locally-minded gifts, candles, and home goods that actually…
Town Pride State College
ShoppingLock Boutique
ShoppingLock Boutique is the spot here in State College when your wardrobe needs a quick win, with new arrivals that actually feel new, from a…
Lock Boutique
ShoppingTalbots
ShoppingWomen's apparel chain offering workwear, dresses, casual clothes & accessories in classic styles.
Talbots
ShoppingShoe Dept. Encore
ShoppingRetail chain stocking casual, dress & athletic shoes for men, women & kids, including name brands.
Shoe Dept. Encore
ShoppingOcean State Job Lot
ShoppingRetail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.
Ocean State Job Lot
ShoppingLOFT
ShoppingWomen's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.
LOFT
ShoppingConnections
ShoppingConnections has been State College’s women’s boutique since 1996, curating handpicked pieces and the newest trends, from Free People to…
Connections
ShoppingState College Eye Care
ShoppingFrom thorough eye exams to contact lens fittings that actually feel right, State College Eye Care tackles dry eye, allergies, glaucoma…
State College Eye Care
ShoppingKid to Kid State College
ShoppingKid to Kid State College keeps closets and budgets happy with gently used kids’ clothes, shoes, baby gear, toys, and books, curated for…
Kid to Kid State College
ShoppingThe Family Clothesline
ShoppingFamily owned since 1985, The Family Clothesline is the spot for officially licensed Penn State everything, from NIL jerseys and classic…
The Family Clothesline
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