Queer Friendly Local Businesses

Generally speaking, the Centre County area is sufficiently tolerant that businesses which are queer friendly will openly advertise this in some way, such as by including Pride flags in prominent locations, adding the “LGBTQ+ friendly” label to their profile on Google Maps, or displaying a sticker for the locally popular 100 percent project in the store window.

Many trans people have favorite locations and stylists for hair, makeup, and related personal needs, and will be willing to provide you with suggestions if you ask in a group chat.

Chumley’s is a local gay bar. Webster’s is a bookstore and vegan cafe that is very queer friendly and a local hangout for many in the trans community. They also host occasional events and live music.