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.
American Music Theatre Lancaster
You can get tickets for a performance at American Music Theatre Lancaster on your trip to 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
Room was very clean
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
There was pubic hair left in the shower and toenail clippings on the floor. If I had scene this the night before I would have asked for a new room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
Clean beautiful and relaxing
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
Everything was great and Cavin at the front desk was so helpful and accommodating!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Rock Lititz
Great hotel, huge room, super comfortable bed, great restaurant/bar off lobby. Food and bartenders were awesome!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster Amish Country
I stayed two nights. No issues with noise. Very quiet. I liked that I could go to the lobby and make a fresh cup of coffee anytime. Breakfast was ok but a hard boiled egg would have been nice. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Only complaint was a cockroach in the tub. Must have come through ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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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 Penn Medicine Park 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.
