Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Lancaster County: Amish Farmlands, Museum Tour, Farm Visit
Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Great experience. Everything was perfect. Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Clean room..friendly staff..close to restaurants...clean pool
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
Outdated but clean
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
We had a great stay here. Very quiet and peaceful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Dutch Wonderland Inn
My family and I had a great time here. The room was very spacious.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Motel 6 Lancaster, PA
My room was clean and comfortable except for some piled up dust bunnies. I was there 6 days 5 nights and no one ever came in to sweep or add clean towels. No toiletries, iron or blow drier. Noise tolerance was very good which that means a lot to me. You can hear the express way throughout the night ...
Reviewed on 4 May 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.
