Lancaster Travel Guide

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The Old City Fountain was obtained through the J.W. Fiske Company, New York City. The zinc structure cost $3,215, raised by a local women’s group. The fountain was dedicated on July 17, 1890 and has been in continuous operation since. It is one of two replicas that legend says once stood in Etain, France. The second copy is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Old City Fountain was obtained through the J.W. Fiske Company, New York City. The zinc structure cost $3,215, raised by a local women’s group. The fountain was dedicated on July 17, 1890 and has been in continuous operation since. It is one of two replicas that legend says once stood in Etain, France. The second copy is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
A beautiful place to shoot if you enjoy aerial photography.
Mural to Richard Outcault.
Statue of general William Tecumseh Sherman

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Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Lancaster OH
Stay at this holiday home in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Charles F. Alley Park and Goslin Nature Center are located ...
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Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!
Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks

Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks

Lancaster OH
Stay at this cabin in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park and Wahkeena Nature Preserve ...
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Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks
Cozy Retreat on Private Estate with Hot Tub

Cozy Retreat on Private Estate with Hot Tub

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Lancaster OH
Stay at this cabin in Lancaster. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park and Charles F. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
The house is great, especially for a large group. The living/great room is huge, and there’s a great kitchen table that seats a lot of people. There are separate sleeping spaces, which is nice when you have a big group. We really enjoyed the hot tub, the game room and the theater room. Given that ...

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Exceptionally clean, woodsy surroundings, hot tub, close to Hocking Hills!

Exceptionally clean, woodsy surroundings, hot tub, close to Hocking Hills!

Lancaster OH
Stay at this holiday home in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Goslin Nature Center and Charles F. Alley Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
The house was in excellent condition and very clean. The host was responsive when asked questions.

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Exceptionally clean, woodsy surroundings, hot tub, close to Hocking Hills!
Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Lancaster OH
Stay at this holiday home in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Charles F. Alley Park and Goslin Nature Center are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Had a blast. Host was responsive!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!
Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks

Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks

Lancaster OH
Stay at this cabin in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park and Wahkeena Nature Preserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Becks Knob, Lancaster, Ohio

Rising Park

Rising Park is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

Rising Park
Andrew Safford House with Federal style at 13 Washington Square West in Historic city center of Salem, Massachusetts MA, USA. Now this building belongs to Peabody Essex Museum.

Georgian Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Georgian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lancaster. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment choices.

Georgian Museum
A view of twin lake inside Alley Park. Charles Alley Nature Park is a 300 acre city park in Lancaster. The park features two lakes, a covered bridge, a nature center, and six miles of hiking trails.

Charles F. Alley Park

After visiting Charles F. Alley Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lancaster. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Charles F. Alley Park

Fairfield Medical Center

If Fairfield Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Lancaster.

Fairfield Medical Center

Ohio Glass Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ohio Glass Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Lancaster. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment choices.

Ohio Glass Museum

Firehouse Park

Firehouse Park is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Firehouse Park

Cities near Lancaster

The brilliant rich red fall foliage of staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), the plant is named as such because the velvety pubescence on the stems and the forked branching habit resemble a deer's antlers.

Sugar Grove