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Lancaster, a city known for its architectural heritage, is located in the south central part of Pennsylvania. It is also the county seat of Lancaster County and is home to approximately 55,000 people, making Lancaster the eighth largest city in the state.

Lancaster History

Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the country. German immigrants, known as Pennsylvania Dutch, were the first to settle in the area in 1709. Lancaster was originally known as Hickory Town. It was renamed by John Wright, a prominent citizen, after Lancaster, England, where he used to live. Lancaster became a borough in 1742, a charted city on March 10, 1818, and became a Third Class City under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 27, 1924.

Lancaster Parks and Recreation

Lancaster features many amazing parks and recreational facilities for your use. The city is dedicated to preserving their open land and providing safe and fun recreational resources for their visitors and residents.

Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail
The Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail is an ideal place for hiking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.

Lancaster County has made a commitment to conserving greenways, including abandoned railroad lines suitable for hiking trails. Because of its rich history of railroading, Pennsylvania is one of the leading states in the establishment of rail trails. Pennsylvania boasts over one hundred such trails representing more than 900 miles.

Lancaster Events

Lancaster is home to many events taking place throughout the year. Bring your friends and your family out to enjoy the 300 Block Festival or the Long’s Park and Art and Craft Festival. You won’t want to miss out on these fun and exciting events in Lancaster!

12th Annual Artistry in Motion Vintage Grand Tour & Show
This year the Lancaster Museum of Art's annual fundraiser is featuring the Marque MG, along with other vintage vehicles.

300 Block Festival
The 300 Block Festival is a street celebration by the shops and restaurants of the 300 block of North Queen Street. Here you’ll find great music, magic, food and fun. Free to the public.

Demuth Garden Tour Weekend Tour
The Annual Demuth Museum fundraising event is a “House and Garden Tour” giving visitors access to gardens and home interiors of exclusive Lancaster residences, along with the Demuth gardens.

Long’s Park & Art and Craft Festival
The Long’s Park Art and Crafts Festival will showcase the country’s top artists and crafts people. It has been named one of the top two fine art and craft shows on the East Coast. Along with fine art and crafts, there will be fabulous food and entertainment.

For a complete list of events in the area, visit the city wide events page by clicking here

Lancaster Attractions

Come experience the best of Lancaster’s attractions! Your family won’t forget the great time they had at a Lancaster Barnstormers game or what they learned at one of city’s amazing museums.

Lancaster Barnstormers
The Lancaster Barnstormers are Lancaster’s new professional baseball team. The Barnstormers will be playing in the Atlantic League.

North Museum of Natural History & Science
The North Museum of Natural History and Science features many exhibits, special events, lecture programs, live animals, field trips and the third largest planetarium in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster Cultural History Museum
Lancaster Cultural History Museum is a decorative arts museum that features regional 18th and 19th century furniture, quilts, silver, and other media.

For a complete list of attractions in the city of Lancaster, click here

For more information about Lancaster PA, visit the official website by clicking here

For the Mayors Office of Special Events website, click here

Lancaster County Area Guide