Things to do in Lancaster
Lancaster is the county seat and largest city in Lancaster County. The historic downtown surrounds Penn Square, anchored by Central Market — America's oldest continuously operating farmers market.
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Where to eat in Lancaster
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Breakaway Farms
Brook Lawn Farm Market
Callaloo
Central Market Juice Company
Charles Family Farm
Where to stay in Lancaster
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DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster
Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center
Lovelace Manor Bed & Breakfast
Red Roof Inn
Tru by Hilton Lancaster East
Things to do in Lancaster
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Bailey Crossroads Road
Baileys Crossroads Road
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Conestoga Valley High School, Rill Gymnasium
Edgewater Meadow Park
Upcoming events in Lancaster
All events →Trivia Night
Grateful Yoga
Kids Art Play
SPiLL LGTBQ+ Social
Free HIIT Bootcamp with LAFitness
Hip Hop Step Aerobics
Old Time Jam
Line Dance with JW
Major Vibes: Friends-Days
Grateful Yoga
Articles featuring Lancaster
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National Treasure Meets Local History: An Interview with Adam Zurn of Uncharted Lancaster
Adam Zurn turned a missing pioneer cemetery into Uncharted Lancaster, a site of scavenger hunts, deep-dive local history, and guided tours through Lancaster County's tunnels, ravines, and forgotten places. We talked about how he builds adventures, what locals get wrong about covered bridges, and why he's still on Team Goonies.
The Perfect Lancaster County Weekend Getaway: A 48-Hour Itinerary
A two-day itinerary for first-time visitors and seasoned returnees alike — downtown Lancaster Friday night, Amish Country and pretzel factories on Saturday, covered bridges and a leisurely Sunday brunch. Real stops, walkable distances, no fluff.
Ascension Day Among the Lancaster County Amish
Forty days after Easter, the Plain communities of Lancaster County set work aside and keep Ascension Day as a fasting holiday. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, May 14. Here's what it means, and what visitors should expect from Amish Country that day.
Pretzel Tours & the Best Pretzels in Lancaster County
Lancaster County is the pretzel capital of America, 80% of U.S. pretzels come from Pennsylvania. Here's where to tour, twist your own, and eat the freshest pretzels in the county.