Lancaster City Guidebook

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Lancaster City Guidebook

Things to do in the city

Entertainment throughout the city
Be sure to check out the oldest running farmer’s market in the country… only 2.5 blocks from the house. Market is open every Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday 6am-3pm.
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Ланкастер Центральний ринок
23 N Market St
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Be sure to check out the oldest running farmer’s market in the country… only 2.5 blocks from the house. Market is open every Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday 6am-3pm.
The oldest working theatre in the United States. The fulton produces Broadway caliber musicals, comedies, and dramas right in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The theatre is only 2.5 blocks from the house.
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Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince St
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The oldest working theatre in the United States. The fulton produces Broadway caliber musicals, comedies, and dramas right in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The theatre is only 2.5 blocks from the house.
Zoetropolis is a movie theatre, restaurant, and distillery! The Cinema includes independent, foreign & documentary films, plus open-mic night and other entertainment.
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Zoetropolis
112 N Water St
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Zoetropolis is a movie theatre, restaurant, and distillery! The Cinema includes independent, foreign & documentary films, plus open-mic night and other entertainment.
Vintage-chic hangout with a 6-lane bowling alley & arcade games, plus a restaurant & bar.
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Decades
438 N Queen St
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Vintage-chic hangout with a 6-lane bowling alley & arcade games, plus a restaurant & bar.
Recently renovated and transformed into a multicultural food hall featuring a central bar, called Bar 1888, and a variety of food vendors.
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Southern Market Center
100 South Queen Street
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Recently renovated and transformed into a multicultural food hall featuring a central bar, called Bar 1888, and a variety of food vendors.
The home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, the city's Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. If planning a trip to Lancaster in the spring, summer or fall, be sure to include a game in your itinerary!
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Стадіон журналу Кліппер
650 N Prince St
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The home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, the city's Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. If planning a trip to Lancaster in the spring, summer or fall, be sure to include a game in your itinerary!
Gallery Row features many of Lancaster City’s art galleries and is the center of the city's art scene. You'll find Gallery Row on the first and second blocks of North Prince Street. Several local artists are represented, and the art you find here is both unique and covers a wide array of styles.
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Gallery Row
150 North Prince Street
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Gallery Row features many of Lancaster City’s art galleries and is the center of the city's art scene. You'll find Gallery Row on the first and second blocks of North Prince Street. Several local artists are represented, and the art you find here is both unique and covers a wide array of styles.
The 300 Block of North Queen Street is home to a quirky selection of retro, antique and collectibles shops, brand-name fashions, art galleries, casual cafes and Downtown Lancaster’s largest collection of indoor shops.
300 N Queen St
300 North Queen Street
The 300 Block of North Queen Street is home to a quirky selection of retro, antique and collectibles shops, brand-name fashions, art galleries, casual cafes and Downtown Lancaster’s largest collection of indoor shops.

But first… Coffee ☕️

Favorite coffee spots that are within walking distance of the house.
Cafe & micro-roaster featuring small-batch global coffees in a cozy, brick-rowhouse backdrop. You must try there delicious, homemade pop-tarts!
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Square One Coffee Roasters
145 N Duke St
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Cafe & micro-roaster featuring small-batch global coffees in a cozy, brick-rowhouse backdrop. You must try there delicious, homemade pop-tarts!
Bright, modern micro-roaster offering small-batch coffee drinks & baked goods.
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Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom
7 W King St
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Bright, modern micro-roaster offering small-batch coffee drinks & baked goods.
Cafe with a local focus offers house-blend java, soup & sandwiches in a brick-walled, rustic space.
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Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince St
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Cafe with a local focus offers house-blend java, soup & sandwiches in a brick-walled, rustic space.
Bright nook serving espresso drinks & smoothies along with breakfast plates, salads & sandwiches.
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Cafe One Eight
18 W Orange St
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Bright nook serving espresso drinks & smoothies along with breakfast plates, salads & sandwiches.
A trendy coffee spot that serves delicious drinks & food! Less then 2 blocks from the house. A personal favorite :)
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New Holland Coffee Co - Lancaster
29 E King St
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A trendy coffee spot that serves delicious drinks & food! Less then 2 blocks from the house. A personal favorite :)
Café in downtown Lancaster, PA serving premium quality coffee, organic tea, lattes, homemade baked goods and artisan sandwiches.
Aura Espresso Room
44 N Queen St
Café in downtown Lancaster, PA serving premium quality coffee, organic tea, lattes, homemade baked goods and artisan sandwiches.
Roundbreads is a grab and go bakery. It’s known for its delicious made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, sourdough bagels, cake-style doughnuts and roasted in-house coffee.
Roundbreads
Roundbreads is a grab and go bakery. It’s known for its delicious made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, sourdough bagels, cake-style doughnuts and roasted in-house coffee.

Hope you saved room for 🍦🧁

If you are looking for something a little sweet. All places are within walking distance of the house.
Quaint, family-owned shop with gourmet Italian prepared foods, plus custom cakes, pastries & coffee. There desserts are to die for! My personal favorite dessert place in town :)
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La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery
9 N Duke St
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Quaint, family-owned shop with gourmet Italian prepared foods, plus custom cakes, pastries & coffee. There desserts are to die for! My personal favorite dessert place in town :)
Classic French cuisine, wines & artisan desserts presented in a sleek space. Known for there exceptional macaroons!
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Bistro Barberet & Bakery
26 E King St
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Classic French cuisine, wines & artisan desserts presented in a sleek space. Known for there exceptional macaroons!
A chocolate shoppe, ice cream parlor, and dessert destination all in one. Known for there fresh, warm stroopies that you can literally smell from down the street. Also serving local Pine View Dairy Ice cream. Def my go to ice cream spot in the city!
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Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
141 N Duke St
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A chocolate shoppe, ice cream parlor, and dessert destination all in one. Known for there fresh, warm stroopies that you can literally smell from down the street. Also serving local Pine View Dairy Ice cream. Def my go to ice cream spot in the city!
A menu featuring an array of ice cream bases that are rolled on a cold block with classic toppings.
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Rolled Cold Creamery
24 E Orange St
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A menu featuring an array of ice cream bases that are rolled on a cold block with classic toppings.
A Lancaster city staple. They have perfected the cupcake! They have a walk-up window & provide vegan options as well.
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Lancaster Cupcake
24 W Orange St
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A Lancaster city staple. They have perfected the cupcake! They have a walk-up window & provide vegan options as well.
Delicious homemade pies and freshly brewed coffee. Visit Lancaster Pie and Coffee for a cozy café experience.
Lancaster Pie & Coffee
Delicious homemade pies and freshly brewed coffee. Visit Lancaster Pie and Coffee for a cozy café experience.
Bagels, Sandwiches, Baked Goods, & Good Vibes!
Edd's & Flo's Artisan Bakery Cafe
Bagels, Sandwiches, Baked Goods, & Good Vibes!

For the foodies 🍷 🥘

Favorite dinner spots around the city. Majority of them are within walking distance of the house.
C'est La Vie is a French bistro serving fine dining with character. It is located next to Lancaster Central Market, only 2.5 blocks from the house.
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C'est La Vie
18 N Market St
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C'est La Vie is a French bistro serving fine dining with character. It is located next to Lancaster Central Market, only 2.5 blocks from the house.
Trendy, bustling venue for modern Italian dinners & specializing in wood-fired pizzas. A personal favorite.. you can't go wrong with anything on there menu!
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LUCA
436 W James St
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Trendy, bustling venue for modern Italian dinners & specializing in wood-fired pizzas. A personal favorite.. you can't go wrong with anything on there menu!
Irish pub and restaurant in the heart of downtown Lancaster with a great outdoor deck. Awesome brunch spot as well!
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Annie Bailey's Irish Public House
28-30 E King St
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Irish pub and restaurant in the heart of downtown Lancaster with a great outdoor deck. Awesome brunch spot as well!
A hidden Lancaster gem! A historic site offering refined, globally inspired food, specialty cocktails with a speakeasy vibe. Another personal favorite restaurant in the area... literally everything on there menu is amazing!
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Horse Inn
540 E Fulton St
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A hidden Lancaster gem! A historic site offering refined, globally inspired food, specialty cocktails with a speakeasy vibe. Another personal favorite restaurant in the area... literally everything on there menu is amazing!
Known for its delicious contemporary American cuisine and elegant dining atmosphere. A homey, Victorian space with a patio and an upstairs jazz lounge.
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The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen St
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Known for its delicious contemporary American cuisine and elegant dining atmosphere. A homey, Victorian space with a patio and an upstairs jazz lounge.
Small BYOB French restaurant with creative dishes & classy, modern décor.
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Citronnelle
110 W Orange St
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Small BYOB French restaurant with creative dishes & classy, modern décor.
Relaxed restaurant serving Trinidadian comfort food in a small, shabby-chic space.
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Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen
351 N Mulberry St
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Relaxed restaurant serving Trinidadian comfort food in a small, shabby-chic space.
Relaxed, intimate restaurant turning out generous portions of traditional dishes from Nepal & India.
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Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange St
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Relaxed, intimate restaurant turning out generous portions of traditional dishes from Nepal & India.
Downtown Lancaster's premiere rooftop bar & lounge. Located atop the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, offering incredible panoramic views of the city.
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The Exchange
25 S Queen St
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Downtown Lancaster's premiere rooftop bar & lounge. Located atop the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, offering incredible panoramic views of the city.
Irish spot pairing craft beers & modern pub food with regular live music, DJ's, and a rooftop bar. Great spot for drinks & the rooftop bar is a whole vibe during the warmer months.
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Tellus360
24 E King St
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Irish spot pairing craft beers & modern pub food with regular live music, DJ's, and a rooftop bar. Great spot for drinks & the rooftop bar is a whole vibe during the warmer months.
A family-owned neighborhood butcher and eatery serving amazing burgers, melts, & sandwiches.
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Cabalar Meat Co
325 N Queen St
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A family-owned neighborhood butcher and eatery serving amazing burgers, melts, & sandwiches.
Serving some of Lancaster's best Latin food. The menu changes daily and dishes are featured from Colombia, Peru, Cuba, Dominican, and more. Must try there empanadas... a personal favorite!
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Flora's
306 N Mulberry St
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Serving some of Lancaster's best Latin food. The menu changes daily and dishes are featured from Colombia, Peru, Cuba, Dominican, and more. Must try there empanadas... a personal favorite!
The menu here offers a variety of burgers, tacos, seasonal salads, and rice bowls. They are specifically known for there delicious fresh squeezed margaritas.
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Double C
220 N Prince St
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The menu here offers a variety of burgers, tacos, seasonal salads, and rice bowls. They are specifically known for there delicious fresh squeezed margaritas.
Offering a large selection of Pennsylvania's finest spirits, exceptional craft beer on tap, and wines to compliment there food menu. Also a popular spot for brunch on the weekends.
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Shot & Bottle
2 N Queen St
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Offering a large selection of Pennsylvania's finest spirits, exceptional craft beer on tap, and wines to compliment there food menu. Also a popular spot for brunch on the weekends.
A fine dining restaurant serving farm-to-table, seasonal fare in an elegantly converted tobacco warehouse.
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John J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg Ave
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A fine dining restaurant serving farm-to-table, seasonal fare in an elegantly converted tobacco warehouse.
A casual joint dishing up amazing brunch options. Known for there Swedish pancakes & waffles.
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On Orange
108 W Orange St
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A casual joint dishing up amazing brunch options. Known for there Swedish pancakes & waffles.
Another Lancaster City staple. Serving delicious crepes for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Great outdoor patio.
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Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut St
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Another Lancaster City staple. Serving delicious crepes for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Great outdoor patio.
Japanese/Vietnamese immigrant family-owned restaurant... specializing in ramen noodle soups and other Asian-fusion inspired dishes.
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Issei Noodle (Downtown Lancaster)
38 N Queen St
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Japanese/Vietnamese immigrant family-owned restaurant... specializing in ramen noodle soups and other Asian-fusion inspired dishes.
Bright café specializing in Vietnamese fare such as pho & other soups, banh mi & rice platters.
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Rice & Noodles Vietnamese Eatery
58 N Prince St
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Bright café specializing in Vietnamese fare such as pho & other soups, banh mi & rice platters.
Serving traditional Thai rice & noodle dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Perfect take out spot if you are looking to dine in. Restaurant is BYOB.
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Sa La Thai
339 N Queen St
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Serving traditional Thai rice & noodle dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Perfect take out spot if you are looking to dine in. Restaurant is BYOB.
Warm bistro that serves New American cuisine, plus a fabulous outdoor courtyard with a waterfall.
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The Pressroom Restaurant
26 W King St
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Warm bistro that serves New American cuisine, plus a fabulous outdoor courtyard with a waterfall.
NEW to Lancaster City. A luxury modern city steakhouse.
401 Prime
NEW to Lancaster City. A luxury modern city steakhouse.
Lancaster PA’s beloved spot for the most delicious, authentic home-cooked Italian dishes this side of Napoli.
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Lombardo's Italian-American Restaurant
216 Harrisburg Ave
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Lancaster PA’s beloved spot for the most delicious, authentic home-cooked Italian dishes this side of Napoli.
Family owned Bhutanese and Nepalese Restaurant in the heart of downtown.
Norbu Lancaster
Family owned Bhutanese and Nepalese Restaurant in the heart of downtown.
Inspired by longstanding cocktail institutions around the world, Proof Lancaster offers distinguished spirits & exceptional wines from around the globe.
Proof of Lancaster
Inspired by longstanding cocktail institutions around the world, Proof Lancaster offers distinguished spirits & exceptional wines from around the globe.
A unique food & beverage experience in downtown.
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Conway Social Club
28 E King St
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A unique food & beverage experience in downtown.

Top Attractions in Amish Country

Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, The Amish Village offers an authentic look at today’s Amish lifestyle. It provides guided tours through an 1840s Amish homestead, barn & schoolhouse.
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Амішське село
199 Hartman Bridge Rd
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Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, The Amish Village offers an authentic look at today’s Amish lifestyle. It provides guided tours through an 1840s Amish homestead, barn & schoolhouse.
The first ever tourist attraction in Lancaster County and the first Amish-focused attraction in the U.S. A historic site offering guided house, bus & farm tours, with a schoolhouse & animals to view.
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Аміш Ферма та Будинок
2395 Covered Bridge Dr
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The first ever tourist attraction in Lancaster County and the first Amish-focused attraction in the U.S. A historic site offering guided house, bus & farm tours, with a schoolhouse & animals to view.
Offering PA Dutch Country visitors the unique opportunity to “slow down” and experience Lancaster County from the inside of a authentic Amish buggy.
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Abe's Buggy Rides
2596 Old Philadelphia Pike
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Offering PA Dutch Country visitors the unique opportunity to “slow down” and experience Lancaster County from the inside of a authentic Amish buggy.
The Strasburg Rail Road is a heritage railroad and the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere providing an authentic steam ride through Lancaster County’s famous Amish Country. Sit back and relax as you travel through 2,500 acres of the picturesque countryside.
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Залізниця Страсбург
301 Gap Rd
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The Strasburg Rail Road is a heritage railroad and the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere providing an authentic steam ride through Lancaster County’s famous Amish Country. Sit back and relax as you travel through 2,500 acres of the picturesque countryside.
A theme park just east of Lancaster City, appealing primarily to families with small children. The park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids."
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Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy E
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A theme park just east of Lancaster City, appealing primarily to families with small children. The park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids."
A visit to Sight & Sound Theatres is truly an unique experience. Experience the Bible's most epic stories as they come to life on a panoramic stage.
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Театри Sight & Sound
300 Hartman Bridge Rd
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A visit to Sight & Sound Theatres is truly an unique experience. Experience the Bible's most epic stories as they come to life on a panoramic stage.
Historic Pennsylvania Dutch village with specialty shops, restaurants, a canning kitchen & more.
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Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike
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Historic Pennsylvania Dutch village with specialty shops, restaurants, a canning kitchen & more.
American Music Theatre is the only theatre of its kind in the country that features both touring concerts and Original Shows. This 1,600-seat theatre hosts more than 300 live performances a year – from Broadway tours to rock legends to famous comedians to today’s hottest acts.
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American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Hwy E
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American Music Theatre is the only theatre of its kind in the country that features both touring concerts and Original Shows. This 1,600-seat theatre hosts more than 300 live performances a year – from Broadway tours to rock legends to famous comedians to today’s hottest acts.

Pennsylvania Dutch Restaurants

Sure, you can find buffet dining almost anywhere. But here in Lancaster County, we call them smorgasbords. You might know them as Amish buffets. The smorgasbord restaurants are a work of art – one of the many things Lancaster County is known for!
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Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord
2760 Old Philadelphia Pike
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Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy Dr
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Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn
240 Hartman Bridge Rd
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Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant
2811 Lincoln Hwy E
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Dienner's Country Restaurant
2855 Lincoln Hwy
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