Shop local for the holidays in Lancaster City

The 2024 Lancaster City Retail Guide is brought to you by Fig in partnership with the City of Lancaster, Discover Lancaster, Willow Valley Communities, and Zamagias Properties.

Lancaster is home to local entrepreneurs who have designed, crafted, and curated the city into a destination for unique local shopping. With 90+ independent retailers located throughout Lancaster’s downtown and city neighborhoods, we invite you to spend the day strolling the streets and discover the joy of shopping local for everyone on your holiday gifting list.


Grab a pocket guide to shopping Lancaster City

Click the image to download a PDF of the guide—or find a physical copy of the Lancaster City Retail Guide at any local retailer, as well as the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center, City of Lancaster Welcome Center, Southern Market, and select Lancaster hotels.

Find holiday store hours and directions to each shop on Google Maps here.

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Only in Lancaster City: Accessory Finds

  • Hamilton Watch
  • J.A. Sharp Custom Jewelers
  • Menor Prenda
  • Purse-N-Ality Handbag Shop
  • Ream Jewelers
  • Timeless Piercings & Jewelers
Pictured: Eliel Garcia, General Manger of Hamilton Watch’s Lancaster Flagship Store

Only in Lancaster City: Active Finds

  • Every Mountain Outdoors
  • The Common Wheel
  • Hush Money Bikes
  • Let’s Roll
Pictured: David Musser, Associate at Let’s Roll

Only in Lancaster City: Artful Finds

  • AnnAnna Creative Cove
  • Art & Glassworks
  • ESOarts
  • The Framing Concept
  • Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery
  • Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio
  • Gallery on Market
  • Karen Anderer Fine Art
  • Lancaster Art Vault
  • Lancaster Galleries
  • Liz Hess Gallery
  • PAVAA Gallery
  • Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
  • Red Raven Art Company
  • Third Story Art
Pictured: Lee Lovett, Manager at Red Raven Art Company

Only in Lancaster City: Collectible Finds

  • Cult Classics
  • Happy Happy Joy Joy
  • Lancaster Troll Market 
  • Lucky Manufacturing Co.
  • Madcap & Co.
  • Pop-Up Shop
Pictured: Jean-Marie Merkle, Owner at Happy Happy Joy Joy

Only in Lancaster City: Fashion Finds

  • BellaBoo
  • The Bloom Room
  • Charlotte Shoppe
  • Ellicott & Co.
  • Filling’s
  • Fourteenth Boutique
  • Foxduck
  • J. Hilburn
  • Larkstone
  • NC Boutique
  • Nicole Taylor Boutique
  • Revu
  • RichStitch Embroidery
  • Zanzibar
Pictured: Evan Young, Co-owner at Larkstone

Only in Lancaster City: Foodie Finds

  • Deerfoot Downtown
  • Lancaster Gift Box
  • Lancaster Pickle Company
  • Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
  • Miesse Candies
  • Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
  • The Snack Stand
  • The Spice & Tea Exchange
  • Sweetish
  • Vine Bar
  • Vintage Candy
Pictured: Diana Smedley, Co-owner at Lancaster Gift Box

Only in Lancaster City: Hobby Finds

  • Angry Young and Poor
  • The BeadWorks
  • Central Market Flowers
  • CI Records & Skates
  • The Comic Store
  • curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
  • A Day in the Life Records
  • DogStar Books
  • Dreaming Human
  • FARBO Co.
  • Gallery Grow Plant Bar
  • The Gem Den
  • Marshall Street Bookstore
  • Mayhem’s Bookstore & Board Game Cafe
  • Nooks
  • Pocket Books
  • Read Rose Books
  • Stan’s Record Bar
Pictured: Maile and Shawn Smucker, Owners of Nooks

Only in Lancaster City: Home Finds

  • AK Interiors
  • Barrick Candles
  • Bed and Bath Affair
  • David Lyall Home & Design
  • Details
  • Drøm
  • Fern•ish
  • Penn Stone
  • Ville & Rue
Micaela Ferrari, Showroom Sales/Design Consultant/Special Event Coordinator at David Lyall Home & Design

Only in Lancaster City: Special Occasion Finds

  • Best Celebrations & More
  • In White
  • Posh Bridal

Vintage Finds

  • Basura
  • Building Character
  • Prism Thrift
  • Redeux
  • Space
Pictured: Todd Baum and Jesse Speicher, Owners at Space

Only in Lancaster City: Wellness Finds

  • Built Supplements
  • Hempfield Apothetique
  • Ellister’s Elixirs
  • Land and Sea
  • Radiance

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