Our city boasts a walkable downtown area with easy access to shops, restaurants, and other historic landmarks to enrich your visit.
Southern Market
Just across the street from the Center, you can visit Southern Market, a food hall with meals and refreshments from multiple vendors.
Central Market
Explore America’s oldest continuously running farmer’s market, home to a vibrant community of local farmers, artisans, and food vendors, located in the heart of downtown. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Gallery Row
Take a stroll down North Prince Street to find independent bookstores, art galleries, and locally owned shops that showcase the vibrancy of Lancaster.
Queen Street
The 300 block of North Queen Street houses dozens of boutique shops and restaurants, the perfect place to find lunch or a souvenir.
Fulton Theatre
From musicals to drama productions, visit this National Historic Landmark to see a matinee—or just to appreciate the historic architecture.
Self-Guided Architectural Tour
Take a walk down King Street to see the stunning architecture of centuries past, including the Art Deco King Theatre and Lancaster County Courthouse.
Restaurants
Our multicultural food scene showcases flavors from around the world, including French, Nepalese, and Caribbean.
Breweries and Night Life
Unwind with friends and family over craft beer, creative cocktails, and live entertainment.
Coffee Shops and Cafes
Lancaster is home to dozens of independently owned coffee shops, the perfect place to gather for conversations over handcrafted drinks.
Thaddeus Stevens Tomb
To continue exploring his life and legacy, visit the final resting place of Thaddeus Stevens, located just a few minutes away in a historic cemetery.
