Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Lancaster
Popular places to visit
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
You can learn about the history of Lancaster with a stop at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Lancaster County Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Lancaster County Convention Center during your trip to Lancaster. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Central Market
Featuring produce from Amish, Pennsylvania Dutch and other farmers, this is one of the country’s oldest continuously operating markets, a source of local pride.
Fulton Theatre
One of the oldest active theaters in the country, this opera house provides the opportunity to watch a play or recital in a truly historic setting.
Dutch Wonderland
With plenty of thrill rides, attractions, shows and water activities, this award-winning amusement park is one of the best in the state.
Tanger Outlets Lancaster
During your visit to Lancaster, you can do some window-shopping at Tanger Outlets Lancaster. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Lancaster County: Amish Farmlands, Museum Tour, Farm Visit
Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
Lancaster History and Breakfast Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Lancaster Hotel Deals
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
"Great hotel in a great location. Staff was helpful. We enjoyed the stay."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
"The location was perfect and the city beautiful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
"Perfect location. Family owned and operated. Only place we stay in Lancaster"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dutch Wonderland Inn
"Recommend"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
"I enjoyed this property and the staff were great. Bed was very comfortable and rooms were clean. I would stay here again"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Motel 6 Lancaster, PA
"I visited this Motel6 about 2 years ago and it was a much nicer experience then than my stay this time. The bathtub had a ring around it. The rest of the room was ok and not much noise other than a dog that would go crazy if you made noise walking or opening the door during the waking hours. Other ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Lancaster
Musser Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Musser Park and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
Mussertown
While there might not be top attractions in Mussertown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Central Market.
Chestnut Hill
While Chestnut Hill isn't home to many top sights, Fulton Theatre and Central Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cabbage Hill
While Cabbage Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fulton Theatre and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
Churchtowne
While there might not be top attractions in Churchtowne, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Central Market.
Southside
While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Central Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
