Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
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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
You can enjoy a show at The Ware Center during your stay in Lancaster. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Lancaster County: Amish Farmlands, Museum Tour, Farm Visit
Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Unique Amish Immersion Experience
Lancaster History and Breakfast Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
The rooms at Penn Square are always very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Great location with a friendly staff. Restaurant is excellent. Breakfast was fine. Overall a good experience.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
We did not use the breakfast facilities.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Rock Lititz
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Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Lancaster, PA
Clean room, excellent place for 1 to 2 nights, lots of parking 🅿️
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Lancaster Suites
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and repeat stays.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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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 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.