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Lancaster City Welcome Center

38 Penn Square · Lancaster, PA

Why you should go…

The Lancaster City Welcome Center is the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania's official visitor information point, historically housed in the Old City Hall building on Penn Square and currently located inside the Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center lobby. It provides maps, brochures, walking tour guidance and Lancaster themed merchandise for visitors to the historic downtown.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lancaster City Welcome Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Southern Market

    Under $25

    A downtown Lancaster food hall with multiple chef-led stalls, a coffee bar, and a full-service bar under one roof.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Fulton Theatre

    $25–$50

    A National Historic Landmark theatre in downtown Lancaster, reportedly the oldest working theatre in the US.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    North Museum of Nature and Science

    Under $25

    Natural history museum in Lancaster with a planetarium, dinosaur gallery and live animal exhibits.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lancaster County

    Free

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country, home to the country's oldest Amish communities, farmland, and covered bridges.

    4.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Amish Farm and House

    Under $25

    America's first Amish-focused attraction, with an 1805 farmhouse, working farm, and Amish craftspeople.

    5.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Amish Village

    Under $25

    A recreated Amish homestead near Strasburg with a blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, and farm animals.

    6.6 mi awayMore like this