Top Things to do in Lancaster County
Top Hotels in Lancaster County
- 1. Harvest Drive Family Inn
- 2. Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites
- 3. Fulton Steamboat Inn
- 4. Amishview Inn & Suites
- 5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lancaster (Amish Country), PA
- 6. Lancaster Arts Hotel
- 7. Best Western Plus Revere Inn & Suites
- 8. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster
- 9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lancaster
- 10. Best Western Plus Revere Inn & Suites
What to do and see in Lancaster County, Lancaster County: The Best Flea & Street Markets
Discover the best top things to do in Lancaster County, United States including The 300 Block of North Queen Street, Lancaster Central Market, Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Root's Country Market & Auction, The Green Dragon Farmer's Market, Shupp's Grove Antique Market, Prussian Street Arcade, Red Rose Commons.
Restaurants in Lancaster County
1. The 300 Block of North Queen Street
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The 300 Block of North Queen Street is home to a quirky, eclectic selection of retro, antique and collectibles shops, brand-name fashions, art galleries, casual cafes and Downtown Lancaster’s largest collection of indoor shops.
2. Lancaster Central Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 976 reviews
Reviewed By FellowTraveler642208 - Penns Park, United States
Great market, great assortment of vendors - local people with local goods. Something for everyone. Cannot wait to visit again the next time we are in Lancaster.
3. Bird in Hand Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 765 reviews
The Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is a favorite destination for locals, as well as out-of-town visitors. It features tons of delicious offerings, including fresh meats, cheese and produce, a wide variety of baked goods, chocolates and candies, bulk foods, spices, coffee and loose leaf tea, locally made chips and hard pretzels, hand-rolled soft pretzels, fresh-squeezed lemonade, apple cider, made-to-order subs, fried chicken and rows of homemade canned goods. Come for a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch style lunch or opt for something more portable, such as a soft pretzel-wrapped hotdog, and eat while you stroll the aisles in climate controlled comfort. Looking for a gift or souvenir? The Market offers locally made crafts and quilts, dried and silk flower, old fashioned toys, dolls and doll clothes, quality leather goods, t-shirts, and locally themed souvenirs. Visit the Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market for mouth-watering aromas and bountiful displays.
Reviewed By Ladybug849 - Wilmington, United States
I love this Farmers Market because it has fresh farm vegetables (in season), fresh meats and fresh delicious bake goods. There is also a small sit down counter where you can get a snack or a quick lunch. Also just passed the lunch counter is a ramp to go down to an area where there are iron works, such as lanterns, Shepherd hooks for your bird feeders or flowers. Also there are dolies of various shapes, sizes and many have pretty stitchings of birds, flowers and also for holidays. Please note: Check their website for the days of the week they are open. They are closed on Sundays.
4. Root's Country Market & Auction
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By angooredcow
Roots Country Market and Auction was fabulous. A ton of fun. A superlative experience. A slice of Americana. For someone more accustomed to city living, it was mind-boggling. The entire day was unusual, fascinating, and downright interesting. Auctions of produce by the case or bag. A case of cabbages or grapes for $3! A bag of 8 pounds of Granny Smith apples for 50 cents! Sixty avocados in a box for $10! Who could pass them up? Besides produce, boxes of cereal, barrels of pretzels, Lance crackers, and even toilet paper were auctioned. People were buying for personal use or the community. Someone bought boxes and boxes of cereals because she had kids. Another drove from Maryland to buy huge quantities because she ran a homeless shelter. An Amish gentleman looked as if he was buying not only for himself but his neighbors. The customers sitting on assorted plastic and metal chairs in a drafty barn bought and bought at rock-bottom prices. Another auction took place earlier in the morning at a different building. Here, there were tables after tables of garage sale items such as old lamps, books, crockery, vases, clocks, dolls, and Christmas decorations. Old junk from Grandma’s attic were in full display. Individual items could be tendered but the unsold residual on the table could be had for a song. Customers swept up the sales in delight. As the adage went, “One man’s trash was another man’s treasure.” Used cars including a Mercedes were also sold. Detailed information taped on the cars. Various folks poked around. Some were serious buyers while others were just curious. Buyers and sellers were salt of the earth. Intense individuals in pursuit of getting good values for their hard-earned money. No ties or buttoned-down shirts or suits. Many farmers, the Amish, Mennonites, and tourists mingled easily. Knowledgeable and experienced, the majority knew what they were doing. The auctioneers impressed. They were professionals and understood their trade. Their speech was fast as they called out the merchandise and prices. Half the time, I could not understand. To bid, one had to stay alert and listen carefully. Besides the auctions, there were numerous tables of retail fruits and vegetables sold outside the buildings. Again, a case of 25 pounds of Chiquita bananas for only $10! No bidding, just plain selling. Strawberries, blueberries, egg plants, lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes, and spinach. You name it, they had it. Another display of entrepreneurship at a different building where vendors displayed delicious foods. Breads, shoofly pies, cream puffs, and sticky buns begged to be bought. Ropes of sausages, bologna, and salami enticed. Fresh meats from hams to hocks lured. Bottles of honey, jams, and pickled beets gleamed. It took discipline not to buy everything because everything was tempting. Enterprising business men sold old hammers, bolts, screwdrivers, duct tape, batteries, records, and CDs. One person drove from Ohio to do a wholesale delivery in the area and as a sideline, set up a table of hardware. Another fellow sold boxes of gloves, hats, umbrellas, and a hundred and one items for the household from his truck. All the cupboard boxes were lined up and set on the ground. One wove in and out to select the wares. Parking was ample and free. Many pot holes in the parking areas. This was not your modern day slick shopping mall but more of a rough and tumble place. Totally wholesome and safe. What a day. What an experience. What a heart-warming encounter. I am so glad I went. Come hell or high water, I shall be back in 2020 with abundant money and empty bags to bid and buy. As The Terminator said, “Hasta la vista, I shall be back!”
5. The Green Dragon Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By Sdm0627
For those that enjoy flea markets, a down to earth atmosphere, and plenty of variety then the GD is for you. Only open Fridays, it's best to arrive as early as possible before the crowds arrive. Plenty of parking followed by plenty of walking, you will come across baked goods, food, antiques, furniture, produce, video games & hard to find items all around a spacious area. There's nothing fancy about the GD, but the variety around you is enough to do some comparison shopping, as prices will vary, especially with the produce & baked items. That's not to say there isn't quality here, all the produce & baked items are done by the Amish & local farmers, and worth bringing coolers along for that alone. The furniture is hand made as well, solidly built from birdhouses to dining room sets. There is no wheeling & dealing here however, prices are set & are pretty fair. You will also see antiques & items not seen in stores in years, treasures from the past at decent prices, & in decent condition. The folks are friendly for the most part, and families coming thru for a visit would do well to at least see the GD once, especially for those that enjoy this type market atmosphere.
6. Shupp's Grove Antique Market
7. Prussian Street Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Prussian Street Arcade is an indoor neighborhood of small shops. Browse over 100 collectors, curators, makers and traders for the most incredible, unique wares! From toys and candy to apparel and home decor, there really is something for everyone.
8. Red Rose Commons
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
