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.
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.
Franklin & Marshall College
Explore the campus of Franklin & Marshall College during your travels in Lancaster. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Lancaster History and Breakfast Walking Tour
Guided Brewery Walking Tour in Lancaster City
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Everything from the moment of arrival was easy, clean, welcoming and friendly. Love the pool/spa area and rooftop bar! Excellent hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Hotel was clean, quiet and located in a very convenient area!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Lancaster Suites
A good night's sleep at a good price. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Rock Lititz
The rooms were very nice and clean. The hotel is very modern. Parking was easy. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Lancaster, PA
The people was very nice. I will be using them again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Parkview Inn & Suites Lancaster
Room was clean, staff were extremely nice and accommodating. Lobby was beautiful. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 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.
