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Lancaster

Understand


Lancaster is probably best known for the population of Christian Anabaptist communities around it, the best known are the Amish. Although Lancaster is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the city itself contains very few Amish, though it has a large concentration of Hispanic immigrants, mostly descended from Puerto Rico.

Eat

Lancastrians are well known for their local food. Although there are many "chain" restaurants around, such as Texas Roadhouse, Fuddruckers, Ruby Tuesdays, Panera Bread, Friendly's, McDonald's, Arby's, and Burger King.

Homestyle Favorites
  • Bird In Hand, .
  • Dienner's, 2855 Lincoln Hwy East, Ronks, . Great local food.
  • Family Cupboard, 3029 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, .
  • Miller's Smorgasbord, 2811 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Ronks, .
  • Shady Maple Smorgasbord, .


    • Locals' Favorites
  • Neptune Diner is a classic diner found on the north side of Lancaster city.
  • House of Pizza in Willow Street is a family oriented cash-n-carry restaurant located just minutes south of the city in the small community of Willow Street. Besides pizza, local favorites include stromboli, fresh cut french fries, and many soft serve ice cream choices. Locals enjoy ice cream at the picnic tables on warm summer evenings.
  • Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant 2481 Lincoln Hwy (across from Rockvale Square Outlets) 717-295-1621 Great food and colorful menu names like "Evil Jungle Princess", "Young Girl On Fire".
  • Bube's Brewery . Bube's Brewery is an intact historic 19th century brewery and museum complex. Bube's has had a few different restaurants operating for several years:
  • * The Catacombs is a must!
  • * Alois, .
  • * Bottling Works .
  • * Biergarten

  • Olde Hickory Inn 709 Olde Hickory Rd (north of town, off Oregon Pike) 717-569-3590. Very good breakfasts at good prices. Can get very crowded, especially on Sunday mornings after church lets out.


    • Fine Dining
  • The Log Cabin, is one of Lancaster's finest restaurants and is located off the beaten path in a quaint wooded setting.

  • The Pressroom, is upscale dining in downtown Lancaster. It is just steps from the city's center square and central market.


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    Hotels in Lancaster
    Slyne Lodge Score 7.975 from 54 reviews
    Main Road 7.98/10
    These 10 en suite rooms are in converted stable block, adjacent to inn. Each have a newly refurbished bathroom, complimented by exclusive Molton Brown toiletry products. Each is well appointed, with views across the village of Slyne and Morecambe Bay. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a separate entrance from the main building. ... more
     
     The Ashton Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Wyresdale Road 0/10
    Each of the rooms is unique, with its own individual charm. Nevertheless, all of the rooms boast the same great comforts and facilities as standard. King-size beds and Egyptian-cotton bedding provide a great night's sleep, while the luxurious en suite bathrooms boast under-floor heating, great showers and exclusive toiletries and bathroom products from REN, for a fantastic start to your day, whatever you have planned. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD players and access to a DVD library. Every room has a hospitality tray fully stocked with teas, coffees, biscuits and complimentary bottled water. ... more
     
    Penny Street Bridge Score 8.3 from 44 reviews
    Penny Street 8.3/10
    Limited car parking is available at the hotel for guests’ use free of charge and the hotel also offers guests vouchers for the car park opposite. ... more
     
    The Mill Inn Score 9.375 from 4 reviews
    Thurnham Mill Lane 9.38/10
    Each recently refurbished room has en suite facilities. Some also have canal views. ... more
     
    The Old Station House Bed & Breakfast Score 6.825 from 6 reviews
    25 Meeting House Lane 6.83/10
    All guests are given their own key and are free to come and go as they please, accessing the bed and breakfast at any time. ... more
     
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