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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House during your travels in Lancaster. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Lancaster County: Amish Farmlands, Museum Tour, Farm Visit
Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Lancaster Hotel Deals
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Room was very nice on East side of hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Friendly staff. Clean. Easy stay for less than 24hrs. Great location in heart of historic Lancaster. We plan to come back.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Rock Lititz
10/10
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Lancaster Suites
The room was very large and clean.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
Great place to stay Wouldn’t recommend to anyone
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Parkview Inn & Suites Lancaster
We always stay there because it’s a clean and the people are quite friendly, for the breakfast part I like to have eggs and sausage fresh not prepackage premade, which there’s nothing wrong with that breakfast, but just don’t care for it
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
