For browsers there are bookshops, antiques and collectibles or for those who like to venture away from the town centre - visit potters studio like that of Susie McMeekin.

For the collector there are plenty of such places to browse, ranging from Fine Antiques to the local Vinnies.

There are a number of business providing services that include abseiling and canyoning.

Katoomba has one cinema and Mt Vic Flicks at Mt Victoria provides a stimulating program of movies.

The major banks have branches locally and there are several ATM's, many business have EFTPOS.

Katoomba's Town Centre has an enticing range of cafés. Mountain Ridges at the top of the hill offers good hearty food, ambience, views and live entertainment while Fresh Espresso and Food Bar at the bottom of the hill is an award-winning boutique roaster café with trade practices and environmental awareness that have gained it a reputation for being the “café with a conscience”.

For lovers of good bread and pastries Katoomba has an excellent range of bakeries that offer a broad selection from superb sour doughs to delicate pastries.

The town provides a range of services, from the usual supermarkets, chemists, hardware shops and banks, plus services for the many tourists that flow through Katoomba.

There are three chemists in Katoomba, they work a roster so there is always one open in the day.