Things To Do
Plough
Located inside the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square at 25 South Queen Street in downtown Lancaster, Plough offers a modern-American dining experience rooted in the region’s agricultural heritage. Plough Restaurant, Under Executive Chef Ryan McQuillan, the menu highlights locally-sourced ingredients from Lancaster County’s farms and the country’s oldest farmers’ market, presented with contemporary flair.
Southern Market Lancaster
The Southern Market in downtown Lancaster, PA, is a beautifully restored historic building (originally built in 1888) that has been reimagined into a vibrant food hall and mixed-use community hub. Southern Market - Inside you’ll find globally-inspired food stations, a central bar (Bar 1888), coworking spaces, offices, and community rooms — making it not just a place to eat but a destination to gather, work, and connect.
Lancaster Central Market
Lancaster Central Market in downtown Lancaster, PA is the oldest continuously operated public farmers’ market in the United States, having its roots in 1730 and housed since 1889 in a distinctive Romanesque Revival building designed by James H. Warner. Open year-round on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from around 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., it hosts more than 60 local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, specialty foods, and handcrafted items — often with strong ties to Lancaster County’s farms and food traditions.
South County Brewing Co
The brewery has taken over the historic Steinman Hardware Store building at 26 W King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. It’s designed as a large‑scale brewpub and event space — with around 22,000 sq ft planned for multiple bars, dining room, private event area and an outdoor bar and courtyard in the adjacent Steinman Park.
LUCA
LUCA in Lancaster, PA is a wood-fired Italian kitchen located at 436 W James St., blending Italian culinary traditions with locally sourced ingredients from Lancaster County. The restaurant features a wood-burning hearth and Neapolitan oven for its handmade pastas, pizzas, roasted meats and seasonal dishes, accompanied by an Italian-focused beverage program of wines, amari and craft cocktails.
The Exchange
The Exchange is a rooftop cocktail lounge and dining spot located on the 12th floor of the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in downtown Lancaster, PA, offering panoramic views of the city and a modern elevated ambiance. The menu emphasizes shareable plates and seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients (with wood-fired pizzas among the highlights), while the bar features creative craft cocktails, wines, and local beers in a stylish lounge setting.
Lancaster Cigar Bar
Located in the heart of downtown Lancaster city, Lancaster Cigar Bar has been a premier destination for cigar and whiskey enthusiasts since 2014. We take pride in offering a refined and relaxing atmosphere catering to those who wish to unwind with the finest cigars.
