Historic Downtown Lancaster Travel Guide
Lancaster
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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.
Franklin & Marshall College
Explore the campus of Franklin & Marshall College during your travels in Lancaster. 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
Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
"Everything was great from check in to check out! Very friendly and helpful staff! Beautiful property - would definitely stay here again!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
"Suit is what we got and it’s worth it pool is very small and gym as well breakfast not bad"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
"Top notch stay will be back"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Lancaster, PA
"The motel is definitely dated. Check in was fine. Upon arriving in room, the room appeared clean (but wasn't), beds looked very used and the pillows had seen much better days. I had a difficult time getting comfortable and sleeping because of the bed and pillows. The shower was awesome! The tub could ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Country Inn of Lancaster
"It was very comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Parkview Inn & Suites Lancaster
"We had a wonderful stay. Everyone was so helpful & pleasant. The hot tub was broken on the first night but they fixed it on our second night stay which was great. We had to ask for more pillows because they were too small for the king size bed."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Lancaster
Dutch Countryside
If you're spending some time in Dutch Countryside, Dutch Wonderland and Biblical Tabernacle Reproduction 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.
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.
Ross
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ross and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Fulton Theatre.
East Side
Though East Side may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster Science Factory.
