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Lancaster : Michelin's recommendations

Seat of Lancaster County, a hub of Pennsylvania's Mennonite and Amish populations, this colonial burg anchors one of the richest farming areas in the country. Main roads lead like spokes on a wheel into the heart of Lancaster, a market center for farmers and a magnet for tourists. Visitors enjoy Lancaster's historic heritage as well as its bucolic charm and its lively Central Market.

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Tourist attractions Lancaster : Things to see and do

Central Market

Northwest Corner of Penn Square USA - Lancaster 17603

Long heralded for its architecture, Central Market's 1889 Romaneque-style brick structure now houses some 60 vendors who ply a brisk trade in quilts, shoofly pie (filled with a mixture of molasses and brown sugar), sausages, pepper cheeses and other ..

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Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County

13 W King St USA - Lancaster PA 17603

Completed in 1797, the Georgian-style Old City Hall houses a collection of Pennsylvania folk arts, furniture and silver. Changing exhibits feature needlework, quilts and fraktur, an illuminated script.

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Wheatland

1120 1120 Marietta Ave. USA - Lancaster 17603

This stately Federal-style mansion was home to James Buchanan (15th US President) from 1848 until his death. Furnishings reflect Buchanan's tenure as head of state, and a number of the decorative pieces were gifts from foreign dignitaries.

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Hotels Lancaster

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

25 South Queen Street USA - Lancaster PA PA 17603

Prix Prices from : 169 $

Boasting a central location in downtown Lancaster, this hotel combines the Beaux Arts-style façade of the former Watt & Shand Department Store with state-of-the-art technology and modern décor. Rooms at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square are equi..

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BEST WESTERN PREMIER Eden Resort & Suites

222 Eden Road USA - Lancaster PA 17601-4216

"Kick back and relax at this Lancaster hotel, where the best in service and quality are just a couple of perks that keep travelers coming back. Welcome to Amish country, where Dutch Wonderland and ""the simple life"" are trul..

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Cork Factory Hotel

New Holland Ave 480 USA - Lancaster (Pennsylvania) PA 17602

Built in 1865, the former factory now houses accommodations in golden brown colours in combination to the 19th century original red brick walls. Enjoy your meals in the traditionally designed restaurant, reflecting the long history and serving creati..

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