Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Lancaster
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
The Ware Center
Enjoy a stop at The Ware Center, an entertaining place to visit in Lancaster. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Historic St. Mary’s Church
After visiting Historic St. Mary’s Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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 staff, clean room, awesome bar
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Everything was very nice and just as expected.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Rock Lititz
Clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
The overall experience wasgreat
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Lancaster Arts Hotel
Lovely hotel. Well located for easy access to F&M and all downtown Lancaster restaurants and activities.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster Amish Country
Bathroom was very dirty, shower was moldy, holes in the wall that were barely patched up. Banging doors all night long. People yelling and hanging out in the lobby til all hours. Their "breakfast" was two waffle makers and a dirty juice machine. Train went by late at night and early in the morning. ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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.
