East Side Travel Guide
Lancaster
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Popular places to visit
Lancaster Science Factory
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lancaster Science Factory during your travels in Lancaster. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Tanger Outlets Lancaster
During your visit to Lancaster, you can do some window-shopping at Tanger Outlets Lancaster. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lancaster County: Amish Farmlands, Museum Tour, Farm Visit
Lancaster: Evening Ghost Tour by Candlelight
Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
Top hotels in East Side
Cork Factory Hotel Lancaster
"The carpet is so dirty it turned out feet brown walking on it….our shower and toilet had someone else's hair on it and overall the room felt very outdated. Parking was limited and very difficult due to the events they had going on."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
"Staff and amenities were nice, rooms are starting to seem dated, Dust in shower exhaust vent and room smelt a little, Was only able to turn AC down to 68 degrees, King Mattress was horrible,"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Lancaster at Rockvale
"Every one polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Parkview Inn & Suites Lancaster
"The staff is always very helpful and very nice room outstanding the housekeeping is great the gentleman that does the trash and keeps the front lobby is most most friendly person ever I tell you you this is our 3rd time staying there very great place to stay"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
"Such a relaxed atmosphere sitting in the lobby. Loved having the coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and ice water at any hour of the day. The popcorn from 3pm into the evening was my favorite part. The restaurant across the parking lot was perfect for dinner and a drink and the pool and hot tub were ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Dutch Wonderland Inn
"We enjoyed our stay here. Very convenient to the amusement park next-door where we could walk and not paying an additional $30 to park. The staff at the front desk and the breakfast area where very good and helpful and professional."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Side
Historic Downtown Lancaster
Historic Downtown Lancaster is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Central Market and Fulton Theatre while you're in town.
Dutch Countryside
If you're spending some time in Dutch Countryside, Dutch Wonderland and Tanger Outlets Lancaster are top sights worth seeing.
Eden
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eden and surrounding area, you can visit Landis Valley Museum and Hands-on House.
West Lancaster
While visiting West Lancaster, you might make a stop by sights like James Buchanan's Wheatland and Leisure Bowling & Golfing Center.
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.
