Drinks & Nightlife
A cool, old bar tucked away near Lancaster's Central Market that is great for lunch or dinner.
24 locals recommend
Lancaster Dispensing Company
33 - 35 N Market StA cool, old bar tucked away near Lancaster's Central Market that is great for lunch or dinner.
As the name implies, you can grab your own. There is a great selection of bottle craft beers, as well as several offerings on tap rotation. The gem is worth a visit for take out, or take some time to sit down and have some of their pizza with your beer.
37 locals recommend
The Fridge
534 N Mulberry StAs the name implies, you can grab your own. There is a great selection of bottle craft beers, as well as several offerings on tap rotation. The gem is worth a visit for take out, or take some time to sit down and have some of their pizza with your beer.
This Lancaster Gem is a great traditional pub. There's a nice tap selection, and the food is great.
18 locals recommend
Quips Pub
457 New Holland AveThis Lancaster Gem is a great traditional pub. There's a nice tap selection, and the food is great.
Molly's Pub
253 E Chestnut StJust around the corner with take out for food and beer.
Take our growler and walk around the corner for a fill. The menu is good, too. It's one of our go-to lunch spots on the weekend.
60 locals recommend
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum StTake our growler and walk around the corner for a fill. The menu is good, too. It's one of our go-to lunch spots on the weekend.
The King Street location is right in the middle of everything. There's another location on Hazel Street.
21 locals recommend
The Taproom
25 W King StThe King Street location is right in the middle of everything. There's another location on Hazel Street.
Shot & Bottle
2 N Queen StGreat stop for a cocktail before dinner.
Food Scene
Right down the block! Good food and a great bar in a restored historic setting.
83 locals recommend
Horse Inn
540 E Fulton StRight down the block! Good food and a great bar in a restored historic setting.
Great coffee and a cool spot to take a break. They also have a stand in Lancaster Central Market.
25 locals recommend
Mean Cup
398 Harrisburg AveGreat coffee and a cool spot to take a break. They also have a stand in Lancaster Central Market.
Square One Coffee Roasters
145 N Duke StDark roast and a pretty outdoor space in the back.
Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom
7 W King StCool coffee shop in the middle of everything.
Slightly off the beaten path, but worth a visit. Inventive menu and a good tap selection.
9 locals recommend
Hunger-N-Thirst
920 Landis AveSlightly off the beaten path, but worth a visit. Inventive menu and a good tap selection.
Commonwealth On Queen
420 Pearl StreetNice for breakfast and lunch, or just a cup of coffee.
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut StCrepes! So yummy.
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StBecause yum! BYOB
Issei Noodle (Downtown Lancaster)
38 N Queen StRamen at it's best!
Elevated comfort food and boozy milkshakes. Waffles and burgers are amazing!
17 locals recommend
Max's Eatery
38 W King StElevated comfort food and boozy milkshakes. Waffles and burgers are amazing!
Great spot for dinner and drinks. Cool atmosphere. Enjoy the patio in season.
79 locals recommend
Annie Bailey's Irish Public House
28-30 E King StGreat spot for dinner and drinks. Cool atmosphere. Enjoy the patio in season.
Oh so very delicious! I’ve never been disappointed here. The front window wall opens to the patio in good weather.
107 locals recommend
LUCA
436 W James StOh so very delicious! I’ve never been disappointed here. The front window wall opens to the patio in good weather.
Entertainment & Activities
The Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland AveGreat place for the kids. Science rules.
Tellus360
24 E King StGreat place for music and whiskey.
Decades
438 N Queen StBowling, video games, and an enormous bar.
Arts & Culture
There's a live animal room, rotating science exhibits, and a planetarium.
28 locals recommend
North Museum of Nature and Science
400 College AveThere's a live animal room, rotating science exhibits, and a planetarium.
Lancaster Museum of Art
135 N Lime StOnly a block away.
He's not the worst president we've ever had anymore.
27 locals recommend
President James Buchanan's Wheatland
1120 Marietta AveHe's not the worst president we've ever had anymore.
Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StMusicals, plays, etc.
Lots of art galleries line Prince street between Walnut and King Streets. Other galleries are scattered throughout town
27 locals recommend
Gallery Row
150 North Prince StreetLots of art galleries line Prince street between Walnut and King Streets. Other galleries are scattered throughout town
Parks & Nature
Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan AveNice park adjacent to F&M College. Nice spot to picnic.
Right around the corner with a playground. Located adjacent to the Lancaster Museum of Art.
12 locals recommend
Musser Park
135 N Lime StRight around the corner with a playground. Located adjacent to the Lancaster Museum of Art.
It's all here: gardens, ball fields, Rockford Plantation historic site, hiking trails . . .
Lancaster County Park Ranger Station
1052 Rockford RdIt's all here: gardens, ball fields, Rockford Plantation historic site, hiking trails . . .
Pretty hiking (but also very popular). Parking situation has changed at this location, with parking at distance from the trail. May require walking on road with limited visibility to get there. Not recommended with kids. Pequea Pinnacle is nearby and probably a better choice with kids.
25 locals recommend
Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve
State Route 3017Pretty hiking (but also very popular). Parking situation has changed at this location, with parking at distance from the trail. May require walking on road with limited visibility to get there. Not recommended with kids. Pequea Pinnacle is nearby and probably a better choice with kids.
Great view of the Susquehanna. There are some fun rock outcrops down the trail to the right of the official overlook.
24 locals recommend
The Pinnacle Overlook
Great view of the Susquehanna. There are some fun rock outcrops down the trail to the right of the official overlook.