Lancaster Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the historic courthouse located in the downtown square of Lancaster, Kentucky.
Aerial view of the historic courthouse located in the downtown square of Lancaster, Kentucky.
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.

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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Had a blast. Host was responsive!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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Cabin in the TreeTops! 4 Level a-frame cabin, with 5 levels of decks
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

3 out of 5
2447 Brice Rd Columbus OH
The price is NZ$144 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$144
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,768 reviews)
Charged me for a night I didn’t stay. Was unavailable for full checkout and to get a reciept

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
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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! (128 reviews)
This home was perfect for our girls getaway. It was extremely clean and decorated so cute for Valentine’s Day, which added such a fun touch. The hot tub was warm, clean, and ready for us to enjoy.The location was ideal — very close to great restaurants like Cherry Street Pub, and just a short drive ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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

Goslin Nature Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Goslin Nature Center during your travels in Lancaster. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Goslin Nature Center

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