Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Lancaster History and Breakfast Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Lancaster Hotel Deals
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
Comfortable & clean ,awesome stay
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Lancaster, PA
The people was very nice. I will be using them again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Rock Lititz
We love this Hotel, the bar, the pool and the vibe! Also close to the Central Market and our favorite steakhouse Khole.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Country Living Inn
Clean and friendly. Having sheetz nearby was also a blessing.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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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.
