Lancaster Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

On September 27, 1777 Lancaster was the nation's capital for just a day. Believing the British forces to be in close pursuit, the capital was shifted from Philadelphia to Lancaster and quickly shifted again to York. Today, Lancaster is home to one of the largest concentrations of antiques in the country, which makes for a collectors’ dream. It is also home to Herr Foods snack company, the third largest in the country. Lancaster is steeped in Amish influence, which creates fascinating sightseeing opportunities at the Amish Farm and Home. Notable residents have included President Buchannan and General Hand, adjutant to General Washington during the Revolutionary War. STOPPING POINT – 3/22/11 On September 27, 1777 Lancaster was the nation's capital for just a day. Believing the British forces to be in close pursuit, the capital was shifted from Philadelphia to Lancaster and quickly shifted again to York. Today, Lancaster is home to one of the largest concentrations of antiques in the country, which makes for a collectors’ dream. It is also home to Herr Foods snack company, the third largest in the country. Lancaster is steeped in Amish influence, which creates fascinating sightseeing opportunities at the Amish Farm and Home. Notable residents have included President Buchannan and General Hand, adjutant to General Washington during the Revolutionary War. STOPPING POINT – 3/22/11

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Top Lancaster Hotels

Lancaster Host Golf Resort

3.0

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2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Red Roof Inn Lancaster

3.5

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2307 LINCOLN HWY E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster

3.5

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101 GRANITE RUN DR, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Top Lancaster Things To Do

Park City Center

4.5

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US-30, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Amish Farm and House

4.0

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US-30, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Eagle Falls Thrills & Spills

4.0

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2343 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Top Lancaster Restaurants

Gibraltar

3.5

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931 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Ming Court Buffet

4.0

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1858 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Fulton Theatre

4.5

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12 N Prince St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Local Area Map: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Philadelphia	58 mi
2. Allentown	54 mi
3. York	20 mi
4. Harrisburg	31 mi
5. Scranton	98 mi
6. Reading	26 mi
7. Bethlehem	61 mi
8. Wilkes-Barre	84 mi
9. State College	94 mi