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

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Lancaster Host Golf Resort
3.0
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2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Red Roof Inn Lancaster
3.5
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2307 LINCOLN HWY E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster
3.5
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101 GRANITE RUN DR, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Top Lancaster Things To Do

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Park City Center
4.5
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US-30, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Amish Farm and House
4.0
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US-30, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Eagle Falls Thrills & Spills
4.0
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2343 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Top Lancaster Restaurants

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Gibraltar
3.5
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931 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Ming Court Buffet
4.0
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1858 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Fulton Theatre
4.5
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12 N Prince St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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

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