By Jodie Dello Stritto

Home to Victorian architecture, tree lined streets and crystal-clear Spring Creek, Bellefonte is made for walking. Downtownas Talleyrand Park offers quaint bridges over the creek, walking paths and plenty of benches and picnic tables to rest. A stoneas throw from the park, there are several cafes, a cidery and a distillery,A Big Spring Spirits, named for the parkas highlight and the townas water source: Big Spring. Across High Street, you can walk the creekas waterfront to the recently renovatedA Gamble Mill, now home to a restaurant, bar and shoppes.

Heading into town toward the Centre County Courthouse, situated at athe diamondaathe intersection of High and Allegheny Streetsayouall have plenty of opportunities to stop for shopping, dining, coffee or a milkshake. In addition to three unique womenas boutiques, Bellefonte is home to several antique stores, jewelry stores, a comic and game shop, local artisan boutiques and even a museum. The Bellefonte Art Museum on Allegheny Street houses rotating exhibits and a permanent exhibit dedicated to its history as part of the Underground Railroad.

Metered parking is available on the street and in lots around town.