posted Jul 23, 2025

Photo-Worthy Spots in Lancaster, PA

Discover the most picturesque locations in and around Lancaster County.

Everyone loves to take photos while they are traveling, and Lancaster has no shortage of photogenic locations. Here are some spots that should make your list.

Attractions

Lodging

Shops

Foodie Spots

Altana
26 East King Street, Lancaster
Offering delicious drinks, food, and rooftop views of Downtown Lancaster, Altana is a great place to dine and relax. When the rooftop isn't open, you can enjoy dining in a gorgeous interior space, just as Instagramable as the rooftop.

Bulls Head Public House
14 East Main Street, Lititz
From the elegant dining room at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa Restaurant, to the outdoor patio, to the Bulls Head Public House this local watering hole is a great place to catch up with friends and grab a bite or a brew.

Citronnelle
110 W Orange Street, Lancaster
Dine in this Modern-French BYOB gem. Amazing looking and tasting food with a cool vibe outside and inside

Conway Social Club
28 E King Street, 2nd floor, Lancaster
Join Conway Social Club for delicious handcrafted and unique cocktails. Conway Social Club is designed to keep casual conversations going and bring you a great dining experience, with a cool look.

The Fulton Theatre
12 North Prince Street, Lancaster
Known as “The Grand Old Lady of Prince Street,” the Fulton has been part of Lancaster since 1852, and is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating theatres. That sounds like a place worth documenting.

The Exchange
25 S Queen Street, Lancaster
Enjoy delicious foods, crafted cocktails, and beautiful views of downtown Lancaster from the Exchange.

LUCA
436 West James Street, Lancaster
One of the dining hotspots in Lancaster, LUCA serves up delicious wood-fired pizza and rustic Italian cuisine in a charming yet modern atmosphere.

Passenger Coffee
7 West King Street, Lancaster
With its minimalistic décor, maximum natural light, and delicious coffee beverages, Passenger is a popular place to re-caffeinate by locals and visitors alike. We recommend ordering their mocha, it’s delicious.

Southern Market
106 S Queen Street, Lancaster
Explore a variety of food vendors offering different globally inspired cuisines, centered around a beautiful bar and seating area. This recently renovated space offers a beautiful historic building and an Insta-worthy interior featuring a large moss wall.

Tellus360
24 East King Street, Lancaster
An Irish pub right in the heart of Downtown Lancaster, Tellus360 is the place to go for great music. Snap a photo on their green rooftop bar, which overlooks the city, and is open year-round.

Thistle Finch Distillery
417 West Grant Street, Lancaster
Step back in time as you visit Thistle Finch Distillery. You can stop in for a tasting or a tour, or stay for a while to try a delicious craft cocktail.

Tomato Pie Café
23 North Broad Street, Lititz
Tomato Pie Café exudes charm and serves up delicious drinks and dishes to match. Make sure to stop in while you are in Lititz and taste a slice of their signature tomato pie!

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Attractions

Amish Farm and House
2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster
Ever wonder when you can try goat yoga? Visit the Amish Farm and House. Plus, while you are there, you can check out the other cute farm animals and learn some interesting facts about the Amish culture and heritage.

Barry's Car Barn
3504 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Check out antique cars, memorabilia, and more at Barry's Car Barn. Decked out in signs, bright colored cars, this is a unique spot to stop at!

Central Market
23 North Market Street, Lancaster
This 120-year-old building with its beautiful, red brick façade is a Lancaster County icon. Be sure to admire the architecture inside as well as outside of Market. No matter the season, you are certain to find fresh, local produce, baked goods, meats, and cheeses.

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Lodging

Red Caboose Motel
312 Paradise Lane, Ronks
Try staying in a re-purposed train caboose! The Red Caboose Motel offers the beautiful backdrop of the Lancaster County countryside, as well as its brightly colored cabooses. It's sure to make a great Instagram background for your next pic!

Rocky Acre Farm Bed & Breakfast
1020 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy
What's more Instagram-worthy than staying in a beautiful farmhouse where you'll be able to feed newborn calves, gather eggs, pet the goats, and cuddle with kittens! You can also ride a pony, fish in the nearby stream, kayak, or bike, all close to the property. It is truly an oasis.

Parks & Countryside

Chickies Rock – Chickies Rock County Park
West Hempfield Township, PA 17512
Located along the Susquehanna River, the Chickies Rock outcropping offers great hikes, challenging climbs, and impressive vistas to photograph.

Countryside Vistas
Lancaster County Back Roads
Take the road less traveled and you will be rewarded with beautiful views or lush green countryside rolling through the County. No matter the season, the view is always worth the extra time it takes to get from A to B.

Covered Bridges
Various locations around Lancaster County
Lancaster, PA, Dutch Country is known for a number of things, one of them being our quintessential covered bridges—25 of them to be exact! Check out our list and follow the trail around the county to discover them all.

Mt. Gretna Lake
130 Lakeview Drive, Lebanon
Mt. Gretna Lake is a great place to get away for the day. Pack a picnic and enjoy a day at the beach (minus the shore traffic!).

Wrightsville Bridge
41 Walnut Street, Columbia
The Wrightsville Bridge, also known as the Veterans Memorial Bridge, is a gorgeous bridge over the Susquehanna River. One of the best places to see it is at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center. Check out Discover Columbia for nearby outdoor adventure recommendations!

Shops

Vintage Candy Shop
602 St Joseph St, Lancaster
Take a trip down memory lane at this small corner shop and experience family favorites such as wax bottles, Pixy Stix, bulk gift bags, licorice wheels, and more!

Prussian St Arcade
51 N. Main Street, Manheim
Boutique artisan market featuring ever-changing collections from Lancaster’s finest makers, traders, curators, and collectors.

Roadside Stands

Everfresh Produce
Stop by Everfresh Produce for in-season products grown by their family. They carry a variety of by our family as well as local meats and dairy, delicious baked goods, jams & jellies, and other local favorites. Explore their flower fields and cut your own beautiful flower bouquet. Pick your own strawberries, find beautiful planters, hanging baskets, find perfect pumpkins, fall décor and more

Events

Lancaster Balloon Festival
Don’t miss outdoor activities, enjoying hot air balloon rides, live entertainment, food trucks, and other spectacles at the Lancaster Balloon Festival!

Fasnacht Day
Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday… All are names for the day before the first day of Lent. Here in Lancaster County, we celebrate this Tuesday with Fasnachts, delightful treats that aren’t your run-of-the-mill doughnut.

Lancaster VegFest
Celebrate the plant-based lifestyle at Lancaster VegFest! Join the vegan community to support Lancaster Farm Sanctuary and enjoy live music and speakers, shop vegan vendors, and more.

Corn Mazes
Dive into adventurous, family-friendly entertainment at one of Lancaster County's iconic corn mazes!

Pumpkin Picking
Find a roundup of Lancaster-area pumpkin patches, as well as some local roadside stands.

Lititz Fire & Ice Festival
The coolest event of the season. There's no place like Lititz, and there's no better time to visit than during their annual Fire & Ice Festival.