Lancaster City
Downtown Lancaster has it all, from historical buildings to fine dining; even international food. Downtown is the perfect contrast of modern life to the rustic allure of surrounding Amish country.
Lancaster County is known for its rich culture relating to art. Explore our many gallery exhibits!
Capturing history, heritage and life in Lancaster
Restaurants with international cuisine around Lancaster County
Downtown Lancaster is rich with history, shops, fine dining, and more.
Explore our Creative Side
Whether you are a fine art admirer, a handmade goods collector, an antiques lover, a theater-goer, a music lover, or an edible art seeker, we have got you covered. From art galleries to museums, local shops, theatres and the symphony, delicious farmers markets and more, the whole family is sure to love walking the streets of Downtown Lancaster.
Lancaster Central Market
Lancaster Central Market is the nation’s oldest continuously-operating farmers’ market, offering fresh meats and produce since 1730. Today, housed in a magnificent 1889 Victorian gem, Market offers locals & visitors the opportunity to buy everything from fresh-from-the-farm meats and produce to locally made artisan cheeses, and desserts. Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
A City Full of Great Events
Not only is Lancaster City filled with history, attractions, shops, and restaurants, it also plays host to highly-anticipated and well-attended events such as First Friday, Music Friday, Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Tuba Christmas, Celebrate Lancaster, Launch Music Festival, Craft Beer Fest, and more.
Coffee Shops and Cafes
Downtown Lancaster is home to Pennsylvania's best cup of coffee, according to Food & Wine, found at Passenger Coffee. When you're craving a cup of joe while in Downtown Lancaster, stop by Passenger or one of the other local favorite cafes that call the City home.
10 Reasons to Head Downtown
When you think of Lancaster County, you may picture lush, green farmland with horse and buggies trotting by, fresh produce, and a relaxing pace of life. While those things can be found here, there’s so much more to Lancaster. In the middle of the farmland sits Lancaster City, which some would describe as hip, cool, and up-and-coming.
Shop the Block
The 300 Block of North Queen Street is home to a quirky, eclectic selection of retro, antique and collectibles shops, brand-name fashions, a glass studio, art galleries, casual cafes and Downtown Lancaster's largest collection of indoor shops.
We’ve rounded up some great bars and bottle shops in Lancaster, PA who carry a variety of local brews, rare finds, and classic...
Lancaster County is home to so many great bars, pubs, breweries, distilleries, and more.
Lancaster's walkable downtown - Lancaster City, and lively towns make the area an exciting place for a night out.
Lancaster has all sorts of adventures, here's just a few that are exclusively people 21 years or older.