Nightlife in Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster's walkable downtown - Lancaster City, and lively towns make the area an exciting place for a night out.
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.
The 300 Block of North Queen Street is a collection of eclectic boutique shops offering everything from high-end clothing to quirky gifts and antiques. The walkable block is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Lancaster City. Support small, local businesses and find special one-of-a-kind items.
You can find foods from all around the world, right here, in Downtown Lancaster. Dine at Chellas Arepa Kitchen for South American-inspired dishes, reserve a table Bistro Barberet & Bakery - the United States first eatery to earn World's French Restaurant label, or peruse the micro-restaurants serving up delicious foods from all around the world under one roof at Southern Market.
Lancaster City has a designated arts district area called Gallery Row, located on North Prince Street. The strip is filled with local art galleries and masterful pieces to admire. There are hands-on ways to experience the arts too at PotteryWorks, Lancaster Creative Factory, and more locations. You can also catch a Broadway caliber show at Fulton Theatre, a high-energy performance at Prima Theatre, or stop by for an arts event at the Ware Center for the Arts.
Lancaster City is home to top-rated places to stay. Spend the weekend right in the middle of the action at the Lancaster Marriott or Holiday Inn Lancaster, both of which have indoor pools and onsite restaurants. Or, book at a historic hotel like the Cork Factory Hotel or Lancaster Arts Hotel.
Downtown Lancaster is simple to navigate. Learn more about parking on the street or in one of our many lots and garages. If you're coming from a larger area nearby, like Philadelphia, skip the traffic in and out of your city and take a peaceful ride on the Amtrak Train. From the train station, you can order an Uber or Lyft or take the bus to get to the heart of Downtown. The city is walkable but if you'd rather zip around on two wheels, there are electric bikes available to rent too!
Nightlife in Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster's walkable downtown - Lancaster City, and lively towns make the area an exciting place for a night out.
Shopping in Walkable Downtown Lancaster, PA
Looking to shop local and source quality, unique gifts for friends and family? Home to many eclectic boutiques and specialty shops: Downtown Lancaster is the…
10 Reasons to Visit Downtown Lancaster, PA
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