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 StThis 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 StThis 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 StGreat 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.
LUCA
436 W James StWonderful 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 StHip, 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 StIt'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 AveLocal 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 StOne 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 AveA 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 StRachel'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 StQuaint 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 StFun 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 StAwesome 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 AveMead 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 StLocal brewery with a wide selection of beers. There is some outdoor seating and a number of games to play upstairs.
Funck's
365 W Main StSakura Restaurant
33 N Queen StGreat place for sushi!
Souvlaki Boys
1 W James StGood 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 RdLocated 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 StNew 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!
Conway Social Club
28 E King StEclectic 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 StUpscale 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 StGreat 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 StCozy and cute breakfast spot in the city. Located close to Central market.
Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince StGreat 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 StLocals 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 DrOne 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 StLocated 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 StUpscale 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 StModern, 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 RdA 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 RdHistoric 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 StCentral 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 3017One 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 RdAnother 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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Lancaster County Central Park
1050 Rockford RdSee 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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Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrAmusement 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 PikeKitchen 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.
Magic & Wonder Show
3065 Lincoln State RteAward 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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Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdA 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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Lititz Springs Park
24 N Broad StRated 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.