Why go
- City in Pennsylvania, United States.
- Served by Lancaster Airport (LNS).
History
Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 58,039 at the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. It is a core city within South Central Pennsylvania, with 552,984 residents in the Lancaster metropolitan area.
Where to stay
1105 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · thelancasterbnb.com
1400 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · anewbeginningbb.com
72 Blue Rock Rd, Millersville, PA 17551 · bluerockbnb.com
2336 Hollinger Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602 · thehollingerhouse.com
484 Willow Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 · willowbreezeguesthome.com
432 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · fahnestockcollective.com
222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 · edenresort.com
480 New Holland Ave #3000, Lancaster, PA 17602 · corkfactoryhotel.com
300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 · lancasterartshotel.com
2111 Millersville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603 · thousandtrails.com
26 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · ihg.com
1450 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 · marriott.com
1931 Hospitality Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601 · marriott.com
1584 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 · hilton.com
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 · marriott.com
101 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601 · hilton.com
1320 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 · sonesta.com
2101 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 · stayhihotels.com
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Wikipedia: en:Farmer's Southern Market · 100 South Queen Street,… · southernmarketlancaster.com
American, Restaurant · located at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Opening hours: 11:00-15:30,17:00-22:00 · 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster · ploughrestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Denim Coffee finds lovely coffees, carefully roasts & sends to your doorstep. We geek out on tastes, times & temps because great coffee… · denimcoffeecompany.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 2085 Fruitville Pike · primohoagies.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 311 Stanley K Tanger Boulevard, Lancaster, 17602 · locations.auntieannes.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 970 Plaza Boulevard, Lancaster, 17601 · locations.bonefishgrill.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: delivery · 100 North Pointe Boulevard, Lancaster, 17601 · locations.carrabbas.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-22:30 · 1569 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · cava.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1935 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, 17603-4337 · dairyqueen.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-15:00; Tu-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 2097 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · duckdonuts.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 993 Plaza Boulevard, Lancaster · longhornsteakhouse.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 2002 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · mission-bbq.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 120 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, 17603 · locations.modpizza.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 10:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 530 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 17601 · locations.moes.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · 2099 Fruitville Pike, 17601 · noodles.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 1577 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster,… · locations.pfchangs.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 · 1585 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · ritasice.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 582 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 17601 · locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30 · 18 North Market Street, Lancaster, 17603 · clvlancaster.com
Peruvian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su, Tu 11:00-15:00; We-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 1830 Hempstead Road, 17601 · chellasarepakitchen.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 2232 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, 17602 · chimaek-lancaster.com
Bagel, Coffee Shop, Hotdog, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Tea, Turkish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 145 College Avenue, Lancaster, 17603-3351 · collegetreats.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00 · 2355 Oregon Pike, Lancaster · freshlygreek.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-21:00; We-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · 337-339 North Queen Street,… · salathailancaster.net
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00 · 1575 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · saigoncafepa.com
Japanese, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 320 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, 17603 · thegingerasiankitchen.com
Arab, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 52 North Queen Street, 17603 · babylonkebabgrill.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off · 1500 Oregon Pike · bpsushi.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 · 2052 Fruitville Pike · chinahouselancaster.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We,Su 12:00-18:00; Th-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 255 North Queen Street, Lancaster, 17603 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su off · 22 East Orange Street, Lancaster, 17603 · himalayanlancaster.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 2046 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · ninjaramen.net
Crepe, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 201 W Walnut St, Lancaster, 17603 · rachelscreperie.com
Shawarma, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: halal · 245 North Queen Street, Lancaster, 17603 · saharabistroshawarma.com
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00 · 403 Bank Barn Lane, Lancaster, 17602 · sugarplumsandteas.com
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We off; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 136 North Prince Street, Lancaster, 17603 · lancasterpieandcoffee.com
Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th off; Fr-Su 08:00-13:00 · 108 West Orange Street, Lancaster, 17603
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su off · 18 West Orange Street, Lancaster, 17603 · cafe1eight.com
Soup, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 359, Lancaster, 17601
Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 · 1581 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, 17601 · corelifeeatery.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 5921 Main Street, East Petersburg, 17520
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 2050 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, 17601
Biergarten · Features: outdoor seating · 595 North Charlotte Street, Lancaster, 17603 · warehousedistrict.com
Food Court · food court
202 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Lancaster Airport (LNS) 5.7 mi to the centre
Lancaster, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Pacific Wings) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Washington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Pacific Wings LW (PA2) · 1 route: Washington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Chester County G O Carlson Airport (CTH) 24 mi to the centre
Coatesville, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Smoketown Airport 5.6 mi to the centre
Smoketown, PA, US
Sunburst Field 7 mi to the centre
Lancaster, PA, US
Getting there by ferry
Dragon's Lair
Ferry route
Gondola Cruise
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lancaster Airport (LNS); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LNS has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Washington). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Dragon's Lair, Gondola Cruise.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences
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