Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
Lancaster
Visit Historic Downtown Lancaster
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.
The Ware Center
Enjoy a stop at The Ware Center, an entertaining place to visit in Lancaster. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops 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 entertainment choices 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!
Unique Amish Immersion Experience
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Very nice stay with great rooms and very nice staff. I was disappointed that there was no room service. After a long drive, it would have been great to order some food and drink to the room. Not even breakfast was available to order in.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
We had a nice stay at the Holiday Inn in Lancaster. The location is great and is within walking distance of most everything, restaurants, shopping, and the Convention Center. The staff were excellent and provided wonderful service. The door to our room did have a gap from the floor and so we could ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
Amazing customer service very clean
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
Wonderful stay. Property was clean. Poop area was nice. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Rock Lititz
Great spot, will stay again
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Living Inn
Rooms were very clean and quaint. Cleanliness was excellent. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. One recommendation: would it be possible to have USB ports available for charging please? Maybe as a unit on the room clock?
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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.
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.
