Lancaster Guidebook

Mike
Lancaster Guidebook

Food scene

This is a great place to go for dinner. The mixed drinks are some of the best in the city as well. They offer both outdoor and indoor seating options.
Old San Juan
201 W King St
This is a great place to go for dinner. The mixed drinks are some of the best in the city as well. They offer both outdoor and indoor seating options.
This is one of the most popular restaurants in Lancaster. They don't accept reservations so if you're here on a weekend expect a long wait. If you're able to get a table, try any of the award-winning cocktails and get a side of the horse fries. Staff is incredibly friendly and personable too.
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Horse Inn
540 E Fulton St
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This is one of the most popular restaurants in Lancaster. They don't accept reservations so if you're here on a weekend expect a long wait. If you're able to get a table, try any of the award-winning cocktails and get a side of the horse fries. Staff is incredibly friendly and personable too.
Great place for Americana styled entrees and expertly crafted cocktails. There's also a large selection of beers on tap. In warm months, the courtyard with fountains is open.
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The Pressroom Restaurant
26 W King St
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Great place for Americana styled entrees and expertly crafted cocktails. There's also a large selection of beers on tap. In warm months, the courtyard with fountains is open.
Wonderful spot for dinner. Fresh, local, fare in an upscale setting.
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LUCA
436 W James St
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Wonderful spot for dinner. Fresh, local, fare in an upscale setting.
Hip, funky restaurant/bar. There's a rooftop bar here as well that features various local food vendors. Simply perfect place to go if you're looking for a variety of food and good beer!
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Tellus360
24 E King St
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Hip, funky restaurant/bar. There's a rooftop bar here as well that features various local food vendors. Simply perfect place to go if you're looking for a variety of food and good beer!
It's the highest rooftop bar in Lancaster! Great place for cocktails and lighter fare. They do have limited access, so expect a wait if you show up on a weekend.
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The Exchange
25 S Queen St
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It's the highest rooftop bar in Lancaster! Great place for cocktails and lighter fare. They do have limited access, so expect a wait if you show up on a weekend.
Local kept secret :) It's a bit smaller but worth popping in to hoist a pint. Themed as an English Pub and has a decent beer selection.
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Quips Pub
457 New Holland Ave
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Local kept secret :) It's a bit smaller but worth popping in to hoist a pint. Themed as an English Pub and has a decent beer selection.
One of the best vegetarian food options in the city! Hip, upscale restaurant.
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Root
223 W Walnut St
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One of the best vegetarian food options in the city! Hip, upscale restaurant.
A great vegetarian option featuring foods from all over the world. If you're looking for a hard to find dish from your travels or simply want something new - this might be a great place to go!
Upohar
800 New Holland Ave
A great vegetarian option featuring foods from all over the world. If you're looking for a hard to find dish from your travels or simply want something new - this might be a great place to go!
Rachel's is a classic Lancaster destination with French Crepes highlighting the menu. Definitely worth a visit!
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Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut St
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Rachel's is a classic Lancaster destination with French Crepes highlighting the menu. Definitely worth a visit!
Quaint bar with lighter far and pizza. This is a local/hipster hangout. There's some limited outdoor seating for the summer and a cozy wood stove to cozy up around in the winter. Also, has one of the largest beer selections in Lancaster!
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The Fridge
534 N Mulberry St
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Quaint bar with lighter far and pizza. This is a local/hipster hangout. There's some limited outdoor seating for the summer and a cozy wood stove to cozy up around in the winter. Also, has one of the largest beer selections in Lancaster!
Fun coffee shop to go to after visiting Central Market (it's just around the corner). Primarily offer coffee drinks and some breakfast options.
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Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince St
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Fun coffee shop to go to after visiting Central Market (it's just around the corner). Primarily offer coffee drinks and some breakfast options.
Awesome spot for breakfast! It's a short walk from Central Market and Prince Street Cafe as well.
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The Bread Pedaler
116 W Orange St
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Awesome spot for breakfast! It's a short walk from Central Market and Prince Street Cafe as well.
Mead and axe throwing. Need I say more? This is a really fun place - I recommend getting a flight of mead to try all the various flavors. Mead is a type of wine made with honey (they have ones that are Dry and not sweet as well).
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Meduseld Meadery
252 Harrisburg Ave
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Mead and axe throwing. Need I say more? This is a really fun place - I recommend getting a flight of mead to try all the various flavors. Mead is a type of wine made with honey (they have ones that are Dry and not sweet as well).
Local brewery with a wide selection of beers. There is some outdoor seating and a number of games to play upstairs.
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Spring House Brewing Company
209 Hazel St
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Local brewery with a wide selection of beers. There is some outdoor seating and a number of games to play upstairs.
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Funck's
365 W Main St
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Great place for sushi!
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Sakura Restaurant
33 N Queen St
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Great place for sushi!
Good take-out or delivery option
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Souvlaki Boys
1 W James St
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Good take-out or delivery option
Located in Strasburg, Agape is just minutes down the road from Sight N Sound. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Agapē Cafe & Grille
366 Hartman Bridge Rd
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Located in Strasburg, Agape is just minutes down the road from Sight N Sound. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
New and vibrant brewery in the heart of Lancaster city. Our Town is quickly making a name for themselves with their quality beer, food, and service. Definitely worth popping in!
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Our Town Brewery
252 N Prince St
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New and vibrant brewery in the heart of Lancaster city. Our Town is quickly making a name for themselves with their quality beer, food, and service. Definitely worth popping in!
Local micro-winery located about 10 minutes from the cottage. It also features a gourmet menu and events are frequent. Worth checking out!
A Concrete Rose Bookbar Co.
Local micro-winery located about 10 minutes from the cottage. It also features a gourmet menu and events are frequent. Worth checking out!
Eclectic spot with excellent cocktails.
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Conway Social Club
28 E King St
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Eclectic spot with excellent cocktails.
Proof of Lancaster
Upscale restaurant located in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Excellent spot of dinner and drinks.
Plough
25 S Queen St
Upscale restaurant located in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Excellent spot of dinner and drinks.
Great place for burgers, tacos, and margaritas. Many seasonal options available as well!
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Double C
220 N Prince St
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Great place for burgers, tacos, and margaritas. Many seasonal options available as well!
Cozy and cute breakfast spot in the city. Located close to Central market.
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On Orange
108 W Orange St
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Cozy and cute breakfast spot in the city. Located close to Central market.
Great coffee and offers lighter fare for breakfast.
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Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince St
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Great coffee and offers lighter fare for breakfast.
Locals favorite for coffee and specialty coffee drinks!
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Square One Coffee Roasters
145 N Duke St
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Locals favorite for coffee and specialty coffee drinks!
One of the best craft breweries in Lancaster county. They offer tours, food vendors, and a wide array of their craft beers on tap.
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Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark Dr
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One of the best craft breweries in Lancaster county. They offer tours, food vendors, and a wide array of their craft beers on tap.
Located near Sight N Sound theatre, this is a local cafe/restaurant specializing in breakfasts.
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Speckled Hen Coffee
141 E Main St
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Located near Sight N Sound theatre, this is a local cafe/restaurant specializing in breakfasts.
Upscale bar and restaurant located near the heart of downtown Lancaster. American themed cuisine and they often have live music.
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The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen St
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Upscale bar and restaurant located near the heart of downtown Lancaster. American themed cuisine and they often have live music.
Modern, upscale restaurant right on the square of Lancaster. They take great care in providing top notch food and drinks. (Only critique is it is often loud inside).
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Shot & Bottle
2 N Queen St
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Modern, upscale restaurant right on the square of Lancaster. They take great care in providing top notch food and drinks. (Only critique is it is often loud inside).
A classic dinner option located just outside the city limits. They often have good steak and seafood options.
The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar
595 Greenfield Rd
A classic dinner option located just outside the city limits. They often have good steak and seafood options.
Need a quick pick up food option? Go here! Just be sure to order ahead as Chellas is quite popular. (There's often a line, especially on the weekends).
Chellas Arepa Kitchen
Need a quick pick up food option? Go here! Just be sure to order ahead as Chellas is quite popular. (There's often a line, especially on the weekends).

Sightseeing

Historic plantation located in Lancaster County Park. There are many hiking and walking trails around this area. Whitetail deer and a wide variety of birds also inhabit the area and are frequently seen.
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Rock Ford Plantation
881 Rockford Rd
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Historic plantation located in Lancaster County Park. There are many hiking and walking trails around this area. Whitetail deer and a wide variety of birds also inhabit the area and are frequently seen.
Central Market is one of the oldest continually operated markets in the United States. Market is open on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm. It's a great place to get a bite to eat or some farm fresh produce.
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Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market St
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Central Market is one of the oldest continually operated markets in the United States. Market is open on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm. It's a great place to get a bite to eat or some farm fresh produce.
One of the most famous hikes in Lancaster. It's an easy/moderate out-and-back hike along a picturesque stream that empties into the Susquehanna River. There are plenty of places to stop for pictures along the way. Additionally, it's part of a larger trail network (check the AllTrails app to see more!)
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Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve
State Route 3017
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One of the most famous hikes in Lancaster. It's an easy/moderate out-and-back hike along a picturesque stream that empties into the Susquehanna River. There are plenty of places to stop for pictures along the way. Additionally, it's part of a larger trail network (check the AllTrails app to see more!)
Another popular hike in Lancaster! This one is my personal favorite as it's a little smaller and often less traveled than Tucquan Glen. It's slightly more difficult and there are a few stream crossings on this one. It's an out-and-back hike.
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Kelly's Run Nature Preserve
9 New Village Rd
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Another popular hike in Lancaster! This one is my personal favorite as it's a little smaller and often less traveled than Tucquan Glen. It's slightly more difficult and there are a few stream crossings on this one. It's an out-and-back hike.
See whitetail deer, go for a walk/hike, or play some softball on the fields. It's a fairly large park in Lancaster.
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랭커스터 카운티 센트럴 공원
1050 Rockford Rd
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See whitetail deer, go for a walk/hike, or play some softball on the fields. It's a fairly large park in Lancaster.
Amusement park with a variety of rides for kids and adults alike. Chocolate World is also located here with a tour of Hershey Chocolate.
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허시파크
100 Hersheypark Dr
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Amusement park with a variety of rides for kids and adults alike. Chocolate World is also located here with a tour of Hershey Chocolate.
Kitchen Kettle Village offers authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Country shopping, homemade food, specialty shops, activities and tours in over 40 local shops.
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Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike
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Kitchen Kettle Village offers authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Country shopping, homemade food, specialty shops, activities and tours in over 40 local shops.
Award winning magic and variety show in Lancaster. It's a great attraction for families or people who enjoy illusions. This theater is frequently rated as one of the top TripAdvisor attractions.
매직&원더쇼
3065 Lincoln State Rte
Award winning magic and variety show in Lancaster. It's a great attraction for families or people who enjoy illusions. This theater is frequently rated as one of the top TripAdvisor attractions.
A popular destination for visitors from near and far. Sight & Sound puts on world renown shows featuring live animals and captivating storylines. Highly recommended!
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사이트 앤드 사운드 극장
300 Hartman Bridge Rd
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A popular destination for visitors from near and far. Sight & Sound puts on world renown shows featuring live animals and captivating storylines. Highly recommended!

City/town information

Rated one of the best small towns in the country. There are many restaurants, parks, and shops to visit. It's a very walkable city as well. Worth spending some time here wandering around!
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리티츠 스프링스 공원
24 N Broad St
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Rated one of the best small towns in the country. There are many restaurants, parks, and shops to visit. It's a very walkable city as well. Worth spending some time here wandering around!

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Lancaster Murals

There are many murals in our city. Lancaster Public Art website has a map of all the murals. Many are within a short walk of one another and tours are available as well.
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Historic Churches

There are a number of historic churches that architecture fans might want to walk by. St. James, St. Mary's, St. John's, First Presbyterian, and First Reformed are a few examples. My suggestion would be to start with the street murals and just keep a keen eye out for steeples as you're walking/driving around the city.