Downtown Lancaster is the hub of it all, offering the ideal balance of modern life with the rustic beauty of the neighboring Amish country. The city is located in the heart of Lancaster County, with seven square miles of art, museums, historical sites, restaurants and cafés, theaters, shopping, and boutiques. The legends, architecture, and customs entrenched in the city’s rich past contribute significantly to its allure. Whether you are a fan of fine art, handcrafted crafts, antiques, theater, music, or culinary art, we have something for you. Enjoy wandering the streets of Downtown Lancaster, which are lined with art galleries, museums, local stores, theaters, and the symphony, as well as delectable farmers markets. Lancaster Central Market, which has been serving fresh meats and produce since 1730, is the country’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market. Market, which is situated in a gorgeous 1889 Victorian treasure, now sells everything from fresh-from-the-farm meats and fruit to locally created artisan cheeses and pastries to residents and visitors alike. According to Food & Wine, Passenger Coffee in downtown Lancaster serves Pennsylvania’s greatest cup of coffee. Stop by Passenger or one of the other local favorite cafes in Downtown Lancaster when you’re in the mood for a cup of coffee. A quirky, eclectic mix of vintage, antique, and collectibles stores, brand-name clothing, a glass workshop, art galleries, casual cafés, and Downtown Lancaster’s greatest concentration of indoor businesses can be found on the 300 Block of North Queen Street. Lancaster City is brimming with talented artists and musicians eager to showcase their work. Looking for great art, go to Gallery Row, where local craftsmen are showcasing and selling their creations. Downtown, brewers such as Lancaster Brewing Company (known for their Milk Stout, Strawberry Wheat, and Hop Hog IPA), and Spring House Brewing Company (specializing in flavorful concoctions like the Big Gruesome Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout) – each with their own unique story and brews – serve some of Lancaster’s best beer. If you like spirits and cocktails, Downtown Lancaster has plenty of those as well. From the Thistle Finch Distillery, which makes its own rye whiskey, vodka, and gin, to a variety of restaurants that create artisan cocktails using locally sourced ingredients and house-made infusions, there is something for everyone. Meduseld Meadery in Lancaster uses honey, water, and yeast to make this classic alcoholic beverage. Many of the city’s major destinations are within walking distance of one another, making Lancaster City a walkable city. Good meals and plenty more to see and do are just a few steps away, whether you’re strolling down Gallery Row or shopping on the 300 Block of Queen Street. There are a plethora of parking alternatives available, including reasonably priced lots and garages in the city’s most popular neighborhoods. Downtown Lancaster provides a number of excellent accommodation alternatives. Lancaster Arts Hotel and Cork Factory Hotel are two boutique hotels that offer a good night’s sleep in individually furnished and attractively updated rooms. King’s Cottage and the Lancaster Bed & Breakfast are both conveniently located in the downtown area and provide comfortable accommodations.

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