Guidebook for Lancaster
Food Scene
Chestnut Hill Cafe
532 W Chestnut StIt's close and cozy and tasty.
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StHistoric, tons of diversity, good local food.
Sugar Bowl Lancaster
601 W Lemon StCozy place to pick up a Vietnamese or Turkish coffee, made by hand by the owners who live upstairs.
College Treats
Cozy place to pick up a Vietnamese or Turkish coffee, made by hand by the owners who live upstairs.
Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StConvenient place to pick up healthy grub.
Favorite for locals of all kinds: Hand-made pizzas, Italian sides, subs, and gelato. BYOB.
Rosa Rosa Pizzeria
Favorite for locals of all kinds: Hand-made pizzas, Italian sides, subs, and gelato. BYOB.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
781 Harrisburg PikeClassy, close, and great beer and appetizers.
Tellus360
24 E King StThe roof garden is the best place to hang out, especially at night
Parks & Nature
Huge maze of trails, river walks, and sights next to the city.
49 locals recommend
Lancaster County Central Park
1050 Rockford RdHuge maze of trails, river walks, and sights next to the city.
Arts & Culture
Red Raven Art Company
138 N Prince StAll along Prince Street, check out the Gallery Row.
Amazing acoustic performances, stellar art gallery, and engaging lectures through The Row House Forum.
The Trust Performing Arts Center
37 N Market StAmazing acoustic performances, stellar art gallery, and engaging lectures through The Row House Forum.
Look them up online! They host concerts, dances, yoga, and other events. A daytime coffee and beer bar are slated to open in the fall of '24.
West Art
Look them up online! They host concerts, dances, yoga, and other events. A daytime coffee and beer bar are slated to open in the fall of '24.
Everything Else
Splits and Giggles Cafe
500 W Lemon StIce cream at a local joint is an essential.
Our neighborhood boasts a high rate of home ownership, F&M College, and Buchanan Park.
Walk in any direction to find places to rest, eat, and exercise (or watch people!).
It's a safe place. The Downtown Investment District is only a 10 minute walk.
North West End Avenue
Our neighborhood boasts a high rate of home ownership, F&M College, and Buchanan Park.
Walk in any direction to find places to rest, eat, and exercise (or watch people!).
It's a safe place. The Downtown Investment District is only a 10 minute walk.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walkable?
You bet! Campus security is present at F&M College as well as Buchanan Park. To downtown and back on Lemon Street is populated with thoughtful neighbors, safe crosswalks, and lighting. Daytime is particularly a carefree time to walk anywhere in Lancaster.