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As one of the oldest inland cities in the United States, Lancaster City is rich with history and unique architecture. Established in 1742, the City is home to a diverse population of 60,000 and covers seven square miles. Lancaster City is WELCOME a bustling small city in the heart of THE CITY OF TO THE Lancaster County’s famous countryside. IN RECENT YEARS, THE OF CITY HAS CONSISTENTLY CITY LANCASTER TOPPED LISTS OF BEST PLACES TO VISIT AND LANCASTER FOR GOOD REASON! PENNSYLVANIA With eclectic shops adorning historic WHERE blocks, nationally recognized A HISTORY OF WELCOME restaurants, and alluring art galleries, Lancaster City has a distinct urban Est. 1742 COLONIAL culture for visitors to explore. Enjoy our restaurants that value fresh, CHARM local and global cuisine. Spend an MEETS afternoon in one of our casual coffee shops. Hit the streets and head to our lively bars and pubs. Explore our vibrant MODERN art scene and public art. Most importantly, come celebrate our CITY long history of welcome and the many cultures that call Lancaster home. LEARN MORE AT VisitLancasterCity.com MAP & GUIDE A directory and guide to the CLOSEUP CITY OF LANCASTER ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES The City of Lancaster is never short on exciting attractions for people of all ages. Downtown Lancaster also boasts an incredibly rich heritage to be explored and experienced. V AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE WALKING TOURS Discover intriguing stories of Underground Railroad conductors, civil rights and religious leaders during 90-minute guided tours. 38 Penn Square, Lancaster PA (717) 464-1203 • aahsscpa.org 1 DECADES Decades is a six-lane boutique bowling alley, retro arcade, full restaurant and bar. 438 North Queen Street, Lancaster PA (717) 282-1421 • decadeslancaster.com 2 GHOST TOUR OF LANCASTER SEE CLOSEUP Candlelight walking tours nightly by reservation. Tickets by phone or online. $18/adult, $12 ages 4-12 Penn Square, King Street and Queen Street, Lancaster PA (717) 687-6687 • ghosttour.com/lancaster Keys for the City provides access to musical opportunity, V HISTORIC LANCASTER WALKING TOUR, CORP. fosters creativity and builds a sense of community among 38 Penn Square, Lancaster PA the public by placing 12 pianos throughout downtown (717) 392-1776 • historiclancasterwalkingtour.org May through October that anyone can play. 3 LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS Clipper Magazine Stadium home of the Atlantic League In partnership with Zagster and Professional Baseball team Lancaster Barnstormers. several local sponsors, Bike It Schedule your event. Lancaster is an exciting new bike share program. With 6 docking 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster PA stations around the city, you are (717) 509-4487 • lancasterbarnstormers.com never too far from a set of wheels to take you where you need to go! 4 LANCASTER CEMETERY 22 acres of historic and tranquil green space within the city. 205 East Lemon Street, Lancaster PA 0 250 500 1000 Feet (717) 393-6476 • lancastercemetery.org 5280 Feet = 1 Mile 5 LANCASTER CENTRAL MARKET 23 North Market Street, Lancaster PA V VISITOR CENTER P LANCASTER PARKING (717) 735-6890 • centralmarketlancaster.com KEYS FOR THE CITY AUTHORITY GARAGES H HOSPITAL V LANCASTER COUNTY FOOD TOURS BIKE IT LANCASTER P 38 Penn Square, Lancaster PA P PARKING GARAGE POLICE STATION (717) 473-4397 • lancofoodtours.com P PARKING LOT PUBLIC RESTROOMS CENTRALLY LOCATED BALTIMORE, MD - 78 miles PHILADELPHIA, PA - 80 miles NEW YORK, NY - 163 miles WASHINGTON, DC - 112 miles PITTSBURGH, PA - 240 miles PUBLIC ART BUS STATION to all neighboring cities! ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES CLOSEUP 6 LANCASTERHISTORY & PRESIDENT JAMES BUCHANAN’S WHEATLAND Local history museum with exhibitions, guided tours of Wheatland, a Research Center, Arboretum, and Museum Store. 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster PA (717) 392-4633 • lancasterhistory.org 7 LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY An interactive science center with over 75 hands-on exhibits for kids in grades K-8. 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster PA (717) 509-6363 • lancastersciencefactory.org 8 LANCASTER VIRTUAL REALITY LOUNGE Virtual reality arcade. Walk-ins welcome. 10 VR stations & retro games. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events & fundraisers. 325 North Queen Street, Suite G04, Lancaster PA (717) 208-7244 • lancastervrlounge.com 9 NORTH MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE Let your inner scientist come out to play! Kid-friendly museum featuring exhibits, collections, planetarium & Live Animal Room. 400 College Avenue, Lancaster PA SEE CLOSEUP (717) 358-3941 • northmuseum.org V ORIGINS OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Walking tours & step-on guide services to sites in Lancaster area. Randolph Harris, conductor. Meet at Lancaster City Visitor Center Keys for the City provides access to musical opportunity, or place of your choice. fosters creativity and builds a sense of community among the public by placing 12 pianos throughout downtown 38 Penn Square, Lancaster PA May through October that anyone can play. (717) 808-2941 • undergroundrroriginspa.org 10 ROCK FORD PLANTATION In partnership with Zagster and Circa 1794 estate of Revolutionary War General Edward several local sponsors, Bike It Hand. Guided Tours and Special Events. Lancaster is an exciting new bike 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster PA share program. With 6 docking (717) 392-7223 • rockfordplantation.org stations around the city, you are never too far from a set of wheels to take you where you need to go! 11 TINY TOWN Kid’s imaginations run our town! Families can explore 11 luxury playhouses with all the accessories. 0 250 500 1000 Feet 533 Janet Avenue, Lancaster PA (717) 947-7350 • tinytownpa.com 5280 Feet = 1 Mile 12 THE 300 BLOCK OF NORTH QUEEN STREET V VISITOR CENTER P LANCASTER PARKING No visit to Lancaster is complete without shopping AUTHORITY GARAGES the 300 Block’s 25+ independent merchants offering KEYS FOR THE CITY H antiques, gifts, fashion, home & kitchen wares, and BIKE IT LANCASTER HOSPITAL BLOCK fresh fare. P POLICE STATION 300 Block North Queen Street, Lancaster PA P PARKING GARAGE the300blockshops.com P PARKING LOT PUBLIC RESTROOMS CENTRALLY LOCATED BALTIMORE, MD - 78 miles PHILADELPHIA, PA - 80 miles NEW YORK, NY - 163 miles WASHINGTON, DC - 112 miles PITTSBURGH, PA - 240 miles PUBLIC ART BUS STATION to all neighboring cities! ARTS & CULTURE CLOSEUP The vibrant arts community of Lancaster City is an integral part of our rich and diverse culture, taking on many forms, from museums, live performances, galleries, and artist studios. 13 CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY Curated drawing & writing materials, fine art paper and stationery with rotating exhibitions showcasing regional artists on Gallery Row. 106 W Chestnut Street, Lancaster PA (717) 874-4482 • curiolancaster.square.site 14 DEMUTH MUSEUM Dedicated to developing awareness and appreciation of the artwork of American modernist painter Charles Demuth. 120 East King Street, Lancaster PA (717) 299-9940 • demuth.org 15 FULTON THEATRE Central Pennsylvania’s premier regional theatre & National Historic Landmark combines Broadway caliber musicals, comedies, and dramas. 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster PA (717) 397-7425 • thefulton.org 16 LSJ STUDIOS SEE CLOSEUP 110 West King Street, Suite 101, Lancaster PA (717) 381-5032 • lsjstudios.com 17 LANCASTER MUSEUM OF ART Leading source for art and culture, focusing on Keys for the City provides access to musical opportunity, education and the local artists of Lancaster. fosters creativity and builds a sense of community among the public by placing 12 pianos throughout downtown 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster PA May through October that anyone can play. (717) 299-9940 • lmapa.org 18 LANCASTER PUBLIC ART In partnership with Zagster and Walk, bike, or drive to get an up close look at Lancaster City’s collection several local sponsors, Bike It of public art! Check out tour options and locations on our website. Lancaster is an exciting new bike Lancaster PA share program. With 6 docking lancasterpublicart.com stations around the city, you are never too far from a set of wheels to take you where you need to go! 19 MULBERRY ART STUDIOS Built in 1900, the original Gunzenhauser Bakery features galleries, artists studios, and unique event spaces. 0 250 500 1000 Feet 19-21 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster PA (717) 295-1949 • mulberryartstudios.com 5280 Feet = 1 Mile 20 MUSIC FOR EVERYONE V VISITOR CENTER P LANCASTER PARKING To cultivate the power of music as an educational, AUTHORITY GARAGES community building, and public health resource in KEYS FOR THE CITY H Lancaster County. BIKE IT LANCASTER HOSPITAL 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster PA P POLICE STATION (717) 871-7804 • musicforeveryone.org P PARKING GARAGE P PARKING LOT PUBLIC RESTROOMS CENTRALLY LOCATED BALTIMORE, MD - 78 miles PHILADELPHIA, PA - 80 miles NEW YORK, NY - 163 miles WASHINGTON, DC - 112 miles PITTSBURGH, PA - 240 miles PUBLIC ART BUS STATION to all neighboring cities! ARTS & CULTURE CLOSEUP 21 PHILLIPS MUSEUM OF ART AT FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE Largest fine arts museum in Lancaster featuring internationally known artists and renowned work from its 8,000 object collection. 628 College Avenue, Lancaster PA (717) 358-5813 • fandm.edu/phillips-museum 22 PRIMA Lancaster’s home for fresh theatrical experiences. 941 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster PA (717) 327-5124 • primalancaster.org 23 RED RAVEN ART COMPANY - ON GALLERY ROW Represents over 40 local and regional artists 138 North Prince Street, Lancaster PA (717) 299-4400 • redravenartcompany.com 24 THE TRUST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Elegant performing arts space showcasing music, theate & dance in a vast, circa-1912 structure. 37 North Market Steet, Lancaster PA (717) 208-7835 • lancastertrust.com 25 THE WARE CENTER—MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY Celebrating 10 years! Lancaster County’s Home for the Cultural Arts! The city’s premier, multi-venue visual and performing arts center. 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster PA (717) 871-7814 • ArtsMU.com SEE CLOSEUP Keys for the City provides access to musical opportunity, fosters creativity and builds a sense of community among the public by placing 12 pianos throughout downtown May through October that anyone can play.