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.
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.
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
Great location. Everything we needed was easily walkable so, great bonus to just park the car and enjoy the town. The only suggestion I have is that the breakfast buffet (not included in price of stay) could have been more robust in the offerings and the stocking of items. We ended up eating out ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
Hot tub was good Pool not quite warm enough
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
The resort was very clean, quiet and the room was spacious.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Dutch Wonderland Inn
It would be ideal breakfast was comp'd or less expensive.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 May 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.
