Things to Do
How to Spend a Spring Day in Lancaster City
Embrace the spring season with a mix of charming bookstores, scenic strolls, and inspiring art.
Spring is arriving—bringing longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect excuse to explore all that Lancaster City has to offer! This itinerary is designed to help you embrace the season with a mix of charming bookstores, scenic strolls, and inspiring art.
Stop 1: Read Rose Books
23 North Prince Street
Kick off your day at Red Rose Books, a cozy independent bookstore filled with a carefully curated selection of new and used books. With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to pick up a fresh read…or two.
Stop 2: Lancaster Central Market
23 North Market Street
Open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
No spring outing in Lancaster is complete without a trip to the iconic Lancaster Central Market. The oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in the U.S. offers a little bit of everything—fresh flowers, artisan coffee, homemade pastries, and locally sourced produce. Stop by Central Market Flowers to curate your own bouquet, then grab a refreshing drink at a stand of your choosing.
Alternative Stops: Cafe One Eight and Central Market Flowers on King
Central Market Flowers on King: 5 West King Street
Central Market Flowers on Queen: 258 North Queen Street
Café One Eight: 18 West Orange Street
If you find yourself missing a market day—no problem! Central Market Flowers has two additional locations, a shop on King Street and on Queen Street. For a refreshing spring drink, Café One Eight is a great choice. This charming café offers delicious breakfast and lunch options, plus coffee and tea options.
Stop 3: Musser Park
135 North Lime Street
With your refreshing beverage in hand, take a leisurely stroll to Musser Park, one of Lancaster’s most beautiful green spaces. In spring, the park comes alive with blooming trees and colorful flowers, making it the perfect spot to relax, read your new book from Red Rose Books, or enjoy a picnic.
Stop 4: Lancaster Museum of Art
135 North Lime Street
End your day with a visit to the Lancaster Museum of Art, located in a historic mansion right in Musser Park. The museum showcases rotating exhibits featuring local, regional, and national artists. You’ll find plenty to admire in this creative space!
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