What Makes Lancaster Central Market a Great Place?
The market building is a cornerstone in the fabric of the primary and central public space in Lancaster City and Lancaster County. Although the market is open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the four narrow cobblestone alleys surrounding the market and the abutting public spaces are each day blessed with the footprints of tourists and residents alike. The walkable central four square miles of the city, laid out by Andrew Hamilton, son of our nations first secretary of the treasury, provides a wealth of Colonial and Victorian architecture in transit supported, connected neighborhoods. The Lancaster Central Market’s historic architecture; pleasant, plain and English stand operators; and variety of traditional and entrepreneurial goods make it one of the leading tourist and resident destinations in the county. A wide variety of people regularly peruse the plethora of foodstuffs and local crafts offered. Many city residents shop there for their produce. Its quaint aisles encourage clo
