Lancaster (city), Pennsylvania, USA

Many travelers visit rural Lancaster County but miss historic Lancaster itself. Lancaster boasts that it was the nation's capital for a day. The Central Market and most museums are located within walking distance of each other in the heart of town. Long's Park Art & Craft Festival is one of the finest shows in the USA and is easily accessed from U.S. route 30.

(Photos coming soon)

Location

Southeastern Pennsylvania
East of York
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Population

About 56,000

Central Market

Located in the heart of the city.
The oldest continuously operating farmers

market in the U.S.

Local country crafts as well as fresh produce,

meats, and dairy products.

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturdays 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

717-291-4713

Fulton Opera House

The oldest continuously operated theatre in the

United States.

Tours (seasonal)

Live performances

Long's Park (photos coming soon)

On U.S. route 30 at Harrisburg Pike
Nice lake with fountains, ducks, and geese.
Shady picnic tables and playground

Other Features

Amusement Park
Antique shops
Art and crafts galleries
Bicycle tours
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Driving tours
Factory outlets
Heritage Center
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

Advantage rate

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Family Vacation Rentals

Miniature golf
Museum of Art
Newseum
Restaurants
Visitor Information Center
Walking tour

Hours

Many shops close at 5:00 pm and are closed on

Sundays.

Festivals

Long's Park Art & Craft Festival

Labor Day weekend (Friday-Monday)
www.LongsPark.org

(and several others)

Recommended stay

1 day (2-4 days to see entire county)

General tourist information

Convention and Visitors Bureau

800-PA-DUTCH
www.PADutchCountry.com

Chamber of Commerce

717-397-3531

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