Lancaster City has a ton to offer in terms of boutique and eclectic shopping, local art, restaurants and bars! Outside of being the home of the couple, Lancaster has plenty to offer for a weekend stay both in and around the city

If you're looking to spend time shopping, Lancaster offers a wide variety of small, locally owned shops throughout Downtown Lancaster, with some of their most notable shopfronts on the 300 block of North Queen and the longest continually running Farmer's Market in America located in the Central Market at Penn Square. The couple personally recommends Building Character and its sister store Mad Cap & Co. which house plenty of eclectic gifts and handmade crafts. They also recommend stopping by Central Market in the morning, and stopping by Farbo to browse an extensive collection of board games!

If you're interested in artwork, stop by 100 block of North Prince Street, commonly referred to as Gallery Row to see plenty of local artists, and a collection of small shops and cafes in case you get hungry! Lancaster is also home to the Demuth Art Museum, which is a 'pay-what-you-want' museum that houses Charles Demuth's private collection in his family home as well as selections from local artists.

Lancaster also provides plenty of opportunities to eat and drink, ranging from casual breakfast stops to elaborate dinner locations. Here are some of our *many* favorites!

Breakfast/Brunch:

Roundbreads Bagels - Takeout bagels

Lancaster Pie & Coffee - Cafe with both dessert pies and quiche available!

New Holland Coffee - Cafe with a selection of different menu items

Prince Street Cafe - Cafe with a selection of different menu items

The Bread Pedaler - Sit down breakfast and brunch

Rachel's Creperie - Sit down brunch specializing in French crepes

Barbaret - French owned patisserie with plenty of intricate desserts and breads.

Lunch/Dinner:

Chella's - South American fusion for bowls or arepas!

Lancaster Brewing Company - local brewery with pub fare

Souvlaki Boys - Casual takeout/dine-in Greek food

Shot & Bottle - Dine-in with a full bar with a very diet inclusive menu (ample Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available)

Annie Bailey's - Standard, no-frills pub fare

Plough - Upscale dining with fantastic menu options

Luca - Upscale Italian cuisine with plenty of delicious pasta options available

Bars/Drinks:

Decades - Retro Arcade and Bowling alley with a full bar and food service

Plough - Upscale cocktails/wine with elaborate dining

The Exchange - Rooftop cocktail location with great snacks and shareable food options

Tellus 360 - Casual bar with everything from a cash only speakeasy bar to a whiskey room to a roof top bar!

Altana Rooftop Lounge - A casual rooftop bar with a full menu. Best for some cocktails, local beers or a nice wine

Deerfoot Winery - Local winery (open only during weekends) that does $5 tastings of their entire selection or a full glass for $5!

Proof - Eclectic bar in downtown Lancaster with a fantastic cocktail bar. Sam and Soph love their Sazeracs!