Guidebook for Lancaster
Sightseeing
Franklin & Marshall College is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US. Founded in 1787 as Franklin College from a generous financial contribution from Benjamin Franklin.
17 locals recommend
Franklin & Marshall College
637 College AveFranklin & Marshall College is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US. Founded in 1787 as Franklin College from a generous financial contribution from Benjamin Franklin.
This expansive park is adjacent to F&M's historic campus. There is a world class dog park, basketball, tennis and wading pool. It sits among towering trees that shade the fun and walking path.
25 locals recommend
Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan AveThis expansive park is adjacent to F&M's historic campus. There is a world class dog park, basketball, tennis and wading pool. It sits among towering trees that shade the fun and walking path.
The Demuth Museum
120 E King StOne of our art museums.
www[.]demuth[.]org
"Center" of downtown and an historic monument.
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Penn Square
Penn Square"Center" of downtown and an historic monument.
en[.]wikipedia[.]org/wiki/Soldiers_and_Sailors_Monument_%28Lancaster,_Pennsylvania%29
St. James Episcopal Church
119 N Duke StHistoric church established in 1744.
saintjameslancaster[.]org
Lancaster Museum of Art
135 N Lime StOne of our art museums.
www[.]lmapa[.]org
Food Scene
Great coffee, great atmosphere and great people. Whether you want a quiet spot, a bite to eat or to connect with others this place will inspire any and all.
www[.]chestnuthillcafe[.]com
27 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill Cafe
532 W Chestnut StGreat coffee, great atmosphere and great people. Whether you want a quiet spot, a bite to eat or to connect with others this place will inspire any and all.
www[.]chestnuthillcafe[.]com
Antonio's Pizza House
678 W Chestnut StGreat pizza joint and great service.
www[.]antoniospizzahouse[.]com
Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince Stwww[.]princestreetcafe[.]com
Square One Coffee Roasters
145 N Duke Stwww[.]squareonecoffee[.]com
Lancaster has a tradition of making great beer.
www[.]ironhillbrewery[.]com/lancaster/
49 locals recommend
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
781 Harrisburg PikeLancaster has a tradition of making great beer.
www[.]ironhillbrewery[.]com/lancaster/
Lancaster has a tradition of making great beer.
www[.]lancasterbrewing[.]com
60 locals recommend
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum StLancaster has a tradition of making great beer.
www[.]lancasterbrewing[.]com
Pour Craft Food & Drinks
114 N Prince Stpouronprince[.]com
Great Indian food, great service, great price.
www[.]yelp[.]com/biz/himalayan-curry-and-grill-lancaster-2
54 locals recommend
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StGreat Indian food, great service, great price.
www[.]yelp[.]com/biz/himalayan-curry-and-grill-lancaster-2
On Orange
108 W Orange StKnown for their breakfast.
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Cafe One Eight
18 W Orange StOne of our coffee shops.
www[.]cafe1eight[.]com
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut StKnown for their breakfast.
www[.]rachelscreperie[.]com
Large and fun restaurant and bar with outdoor seating.
www[.]anniebaileys[.]com
79 locals recommend
Annie Bailey's Irish Public House
28-30 E King StLarge and fun restaurant and bar with outdoor seating.
www[.]anniebaileys[.]com
Great atmosphere and curated beer bottle and tap selection.
beerfridgelancaster[.]com
37 locals recommend
The Fridge
534 N Mulberry StGreat atmosphere and curated beer bottle and tap selection.
beerfridgelancaster[.]com
Arts & Culture
Longs Park and the free music concerts in the summer on Sunday nights is a local favorite. This is a large park with a wooded area, grass area, playground and water feature.
36 locals recommend
Long's Park
1441 US-30Longs Park and the free music concerts in the summer on Sunday nights is a local favorite. This is a large park with a wooded area, grass area, playground and water feature.
One of our event venues and art galleries.
www[.]artsmu[.]com
11 locals recommend
The Ware Center - Millersville University
42 N Prince StOne of our event venues and art galleries.
www[.]artsmu[.]com
The Lancaster Barnstormers
650 N Prince StOur baseball team.
lancasterbarnstormers[.]com
Our theatre for plays and opera. An historic landmark.
www[.]thefulton[.]org
137 locals recommend
Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StOur theatre for plays and opera. An historic landmark.
www[.]thefulton[.]org
Zoetropolis
112 N Water StOur independent film theater.
www[.]zoetropolis[.]com
Drinks & Nightlife
One of 4 big brewing company names in Lancaster brewing history that has been rekindled.
wackerbrewing[.]com
Wacker Brewing Company
One of 4 big brewing company names in Lancaster brewing history that has been rekindled.
wackerbrewing[.]com
Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W Grant StOur whiskey distillery.
www[.]thistlefinch[.]com
Lancaster has a tradition of making great beer.
www[.]springhousebeer[.]com
22 locals recommend
The Taproom
25 W King StLancaster has a tradition of making great beer.
www[.]springhousebeer[.]com
Tellus360
24 E King StOne of our music and event venues.
www[.]tellus360[.]com
Shopping
DogStar Books
401 W Lemon StUsed book store for people who love books.
www[.]dogstarbooks[.]com
Mandros Imported Foods
351 N Charlotte StSpecialty market.
www[.]mandrosimportedfoods[.]net
The oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the US.
www[.]centralmarketlancaster[.]com
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StThe oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the US.
www[.]centralmarketlancaster[.]com
Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StSpecialty market.
www[.]lemonstreetmarket[.]com
GIANT Food Stores
1605 Lititz PikeGrocery store
Turkey Hill Minit Market
413 E Chestnut StLocal convenient store chain
Sunoco Gas Station
111 W Orange StOne of the cheapest gas prices in Lancaster.
CVS
551 Harrisburg AveConvenient store and Red Box video rental.
Perfect Image Camera Downtown
220 North Prince StreetOur camera shop.
perfectimagecamera[.]com
Everything Else
Lancaster Public Library
151 N Duke StOur library.
www[.]lancaster[.]lib[.]pa[.]us