Guidebook for Lancaster
Food Scene
Quant local coffee shop cafe right around the corner from house with great food and atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill Cafe
532 W Chestnut StQuant local coffee shop cafe right around the corner from house with great food and atmosphere.
This is a local gem that has received national attention. If you can get in we highly recommend it. Great food, services and atmosphere. Wonderfully transformed space.
107 locals recommend
LUCA
436 W James StThis is a local gem that has received national attention. If you can get in we highly recommend it. Great food, services and atmosphere. Wonderfully transformed space.
This is the oldest farmers market in the country! Great spot to grab local produce, food, flowers and more. A must see~ Open Tuesday 6AM-4PM, Friday 6AM-4PM and Saturday 6AM-2PM.
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StThis is the oldest farmers market in the country! Great spot to grab local produce, food, flowers and more. A must see~ Open Tuesday 6AM-4PM, Friday 6AM-4PM and Saturday 6AM-2PM.
If you are looking for the BEST ice cream in town, this is worth the drive out of the city. They make the ice cream on site and you'll get a chance to see the cows being milked and pet calfs on the farm.
25 locals recommend
Pine View Dairy
2225 New Danville PikeIf you are looking for the BEST ice cream in town, this is worth the drive out of the city. They make the ice cream on site and you'll get a chance to see the cows being milked and pet calfs on the farm.
So there are many coffee shops in the city, this one we love for its design and location, wait until you see the contemporary adaptation of the space. Of course their coffee and delights are great too!
42 locals recommend
Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom
7 W King StSo there are many coffee shops in the city, this one we love for its design and location, wait until you see the contemporary adaptation of the space. Of course their coffee and delights are great too!
A great local cafe and coffee shop. Their food and atmosphere is always great.
70 locals recommend
Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince StA great local cafe and coffee shop. Their food and atmosphere is always great.
Another great coffee shop, there certainly isn't a shortage and we recommend trying them all.
55 locals recommend
Cafe One Eight
18 W Orange StAnother great coffee shop, there certainly isn't a shortage and we recommend trying them all.
On Orange
108 W Orange StJust a few blocks from the house and a great breakfast spot!
Looking for a local organic healthy eatery than this is your place. Enjoy juices, smoothies, and a menu or delicious goodies!
36 locals recommend
Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StLooking for a local organic healthy eatery than this is your place. Enjoy juices, smoothies, and a menu or delicious goodies!
Bistro Barberet & Bakery
26 E King StBy far and away the best croissants in Lancaster!
If you are in the mood for a great cupcake this is certainly your spot!
23 locals recommend
Lancaster Cupcake
24 W Orange StIf you are in the mood for a great cupcake this is certainly your spot!
The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen StGreat restaurant and bar.
Commonwealth On Queen
420 Pearl StreetA great local cafe and restaurant serving healthy food!
This hidden gem has one of the most inventive mixologists you'll ever experience. He's won national awards for his unique creations! The restaurant also has a really unique history you can read about on their menu.
83 locals recommend
Horse Inn
540 E Fulton StThis hidden gem has one of the most inventive mixologists you'll ever experience. He's won national awards for his unique creations! The restaurant also has a really unique history you can read about on their menu.
Great menu, prime location, lovely outdoor area in the summertime
45 locals recommend
The Pressroom Restaurant
26 W King StGreat menu, prime location, lovely outdoor area in the summertime
Incredible menu, this place is packed on weekends, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. They also have a lunch buffet which lets you try all the popular items from the menu.
54 locals recommend
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StIncredible menu, this place is packed on weekends, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. They also have a lunch buffet which lets you try all the popular items from the menu.
Characters Pub
38 N Christian StThis unique café won't disappoint. It's been a staple of downtown Lancaster for over ten years.
101 locals recommend
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut StThis unique café won't disappoint. It's been a staple of downtown Lancaster for over ten years.
This is Lancaster's most unique and delicious ice cream shop, and it's within walking distance!
6 locals recommend
Penny's Ice Cream Truck
This is Lancaster's most unique and delicious ice cream shop, and it's within walking distance!
You need a reservation for this BYOB fantastic restaurant. But if you can get in, you will not be disappointed. Seating for just around 30 people, the menu is local, seasonal, and the chef is amazing.
16 locals recommend
Maison
230 N Prince StYou need a reservation for this BYOB fantastic restaurant. But if you can get in, you will not be disappointed. Seating for just around 30 people, the menu is local, seasonal, and the chef is amazing.
Amorette
401 N Prince StA foodies delight~ https://amorette.com/cuisine/
Checkers Bistro
398 Harrisburg AveThe Bread Pedaler
116 W Orange StGreat local restaurant for breakfast and lunch.
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum StLocal craft beer and food
Great ice cream right around the corner. They also serve sandwiches and homemade soups.
17 locals recommend
Splits and Giggles Cafe
500 W Lemon StGreat ice cream right around the corner. They also serve sandwiches and homemade soups.
The best donuts in Lancaster. Great variety and super fresh. Fun to watch the donuts being made
21 locals recommend
Beiler's Doughnuts
398 Harrisburg AveThe best donuts in Lancaster. Great variety and super fresh. Fun to watch the donuts being made
New food hall in the old southern market building downtown.
15 locals recommend
Southern Market Center
100 South Queen StreetNew food hall in the old southern market building downtown.
Yorgos Restaurant & Lounge
66 N Queen StSightseeing
Tour a preserved 18th + 19th century village and go back in time to see what life was like.
landisvalleymuseum.org
35 locals recommend
Landis Valley Museum
2451 Kissel Hill RdTour a preserved 18th + 19th century village and go back in time to see what life was like.
landisvalleymuseum.org
See first hand how the Amish live and experience this unique lifestyle. http://www.amishvillage.com/
61 locals recommend
The Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge RdSee first hand how the Amish live and experience this unique lifestyle. http://www.amishvillage.com/
Taking a hot air balloon ride over the Amish countryside is the best way to experience Lancaster County. This is something we have done several times [morning flights] and have loved it every time. More than likely you will end up landing in an Amish farm and having them run out to help packing up the balloon. https://ushotairballoon.com/
20 locals recommend
The United States Hot Air Balloon Team
2727 Old Philadelphia PikeTaking a hot air balloon ride over the Amish countryside is the best way to experience Lancaster County. This is something we have done several times [morning flights] and have loved it every time. More than likely you will end up landing in an Amish farm and having them run out to help packing up the balloon. https://ushotairballoon.com/
If you are looking for another neighboring cute town this is a great one to explore. Their main street is full of restaurants, shops and galleries.
81 locals recommend
Lititz
If you are looking for another neighboring cute town this is a great one to explore. Their main street is full of restaurants, shops and galleries.
So there is nothing more Lancaster County than our covered bridges.
Here is a link to several covered bridge tours. http://www.discoverlancaster.com/activities/pa-covered-bridges.asp
Kurtz's Mill Covered Bridge
Kiwanis DriveSo there is nothing more Lancaster County than our covered bridges.
Here is a link to several covered bridge tours. http://www.discoverlancaster.com/activities/pa-covered-bridges.asp
A whiskey distillery right around the corner from the house.
24 locals recommend
Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W Grant StA whiskey distillery right around the corner from the house.
Historic Lancaster Walking Tour
38 Penn SquareShopping
Looking for unique one of a kind pieces than this is a great place. They have several vendors with various local finds and we're sure you will go home with a little piece of Lancaster.
42 locals recommend
Building Character
342 N Queen StLooking for unique one of a kind pieces than this is a great place. They have several vendors with various local finds and we're sure you will go home with a little piece of Lancaster.
We just LOVE this store! All of the t-shirts are hand made and designed by the owner. Check it out for great unique locally inspired shirts.
6 locals recommend
Foxduck
11 W King StWe just LOVE this store! All of the t-shirts are hand made and designed by the owner. Check it out for great unique locally inspired shirts.
Tanger Outlets Lancaster
311 Stanley K Tanger DrThe Shops @ Rockvale
35 S Willowdale DrBird-in-Hand Farmers Market
2710 Old Philadelphia PikeTarget
2385 Covered Bridge DrWhole Foods Market
1563 Fruitville PikeGallery Row
150 North Prince StreetGreat mix of art galleries for every taste and budget.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar with rooftop deck. Head here to dance all night long with a DJ playing up front and live music in the back. This place is usually packed.
124 locals recommend
Tellus360
24 E King StGreat local bar with rooftop deck. Head here to dance all night long with a DJ playing up front and live music in the back. This place is usually packed.
To all our gluten free guests, or cider lovers, this new bar has over 6 homemade ciders on tap, and rotates things seasonally.
6 locals recommend
Levengoods of Lancaster
219 N Prince StTo all our gluten free guests, or cider lovers, this new bar has over 6 homemade ciders on tap, and rotates things seasonally.
Annie Bailey's Irish Public House
28-30 E King StIrish Pub with music and authentic food
Beautiful rooftop bar with great view of the city wonderful year round.
28 locals recommend
Altana Rooftop Lounge
26 E King StBeautiful rooftop bar with great view of the city wonderful year round.
Conway Social Club
28 E King StCool speakeasy
Great view of the square from the newest roof top bar and restaurant.
51 locals recommend
The Exchange
25 S Queen StGreat view of the square from the newest roof top bar and restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Looking for adventure than Hershey Park is perfect for you! With rides ranging from the easy to crazy it has it all. Be sure to ride all of the roller coasters if you do go. In addition you can tour the chocolate factory and the zoo.
Hershey Park
Looking for adventure than Hershey Park is perfect for you! With rides ranging from the easy to crazy it has it all. Be sure to ride all of the roller coasters if you do go. In addition you can tour the chocolate factory and the zoo.
If you are looking for amusements for the little ones in your family this is the perfect park.
199 locals recommend
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy EIf you are looking for amusements for the little ones in your family this is the perfect park.
Parks & Nature
The Pinnacle Overlook
This easy hiking trail gets you to an awesome view of the Susquehanna River
31 locals recommend
Chickies Rock County Park
This easy hiking trail gets you to an awesome view of the Susquehanna River
Lancaster County Central Park
1050 Rockford Rd
Tucquan Glen Road
Tucquan Glen RoadGreat place to hike, one of our favorites!
Essentials
GIANT Food Stores
1605 Lititz PikeStauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods
301 Rohrerstown RdWhole Foods Market
1563 Fruitville PikeLemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StGreat nearby organic market walking distance