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    Welcome to Lancaster, Ohio
    Home to big adventure, small-town charm, unique cultural attractions, fun festivals, terrific food & drink, art, hands-on activities, 8,000+ acres of green space, and so much more!
    Welcome to Lancaster, Ohio
    Home to big adventure, small-town charm, unique cultural attractions, fun festivals, terrific food & drink, art, hands-on activities, 8,000+ acres of green space, and so much more!
    Welcome to Lancaster, Ohio
    Home to big adventure, small-town charm, unique cultural attractions, fun festivals, terrific food & drink, art, hands-on activities, 8,000+ acres of green space, and so much more!
    Welcome to Lancaster, Ohio
    Home to big adventure, small-town charm, unique cultural attractions, fun festivals, terrific food & drink, art, hands-on activities, 8,000+ acres of green space, and so much more!
    Welcome to Lancaster, Ohio
    Home to big adventure, small-town charm, unique cultural attractions, fun festivals, terrific food & drink, art, hands-on activities, 8,000+ acres of green space, and so much more!
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    Lancaster: Your New Favorite Destination

    Lancaster is a charming small city only 30 minutes southeast of Columbus. Widely known as the “Gateway to the Hocking Hills,” Lancaster also boasts gorgeous parks, trails for walking, biking, and climbing, and plenty of natural beauty. As the county seat of Fairfield County, Lancaster offers plenty of big city amenities along with small town charm. The vibrant downtown features a wealth of locally owned businesses, demonstrates the community’s pride in its history and heritage, and introduces you to some of the friendliest folks in the region.

    A couple walking a dog in Downtown Lancaster, Ohio.

    Downtown Lancaster

    A visit to downtown Lancaster is simply delightful. Stroll the streets of our vibrant historic district and discover a variety of unique locally owned shops. Keep your eyes open along the way so you don’t miss the murals, sculpture, and other public works of art.

    Get ready to jump into exciting activities like axe throwing, splatter painting, glass blowing, and more. Immerse yourself in our rich heritage when you spend an afternoon at one of our fascinating museums. 

    Satisfy all your culinary cravings at one of our terrific restaurants, coffee shops, or bakeries. End your day with a toast to your Lancaster Experience at one of our friendly pubs or in our Outdoor Refreshment Area. Cheers to an amazing adventure!

    Lancaster is proud of its heritage and ability to maintain its local flavor. Destination Downtown Lancaster spearheads preservation efforts, encourages the public to participate in special events, and leads a variety of civic programs throughout the year. Learn more about this local organization by clicking the button below.

    Destination Downtown Lancaster

    Discover some of the great businesses and attractions downtown Lancaster has to offer.

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    Make Memories with The Lancaster Experience

    The Lancaster Experience is an easy way for you to immerse yourself in a variety of fun activities. Participate in hands-on projects or use your creativity to really shine. This trail highlights activities taking place throughout downtown Lancaster and in the surrounding areas and is available to explore on the Visit Fairfield County app.

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    Find fun things to do in the heart of Lancaster!

    All Ohio Shop Hop at Farmer’s Country Store

    August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
    Join Farmer's Country Store for the All Ohio Shop Hop starting August 1 to September 30, 2023. You can preorder your Shop Hop Magazine at farmerscountrystore.com and soon you will be able to preorder the Ohio specific fabric designed just for this hop. The magazine includes 6 patterns and the Shop Hop Passport. Prizes will be awarded throughout the Shop Hop and upon completion of specific regions/whole state or specific activities posted on Facebook by the All Ohio Shop Hop sponsors. 

    Ohio Glass Museum Presents: Anchored in Glass

    September 14, 2023 - September 14, 2024
    How are you connected to Anchor Hocking? Many grew up with Anchor Hocking glassware in their kitchens and on their tables - some of it made by their own family members! Coming September 14, 2023, go back in time at Ohio Glass Museum to see the pieces that graced our homes and built our town. Anchored in Glass will delight you!

    250 Plates

    September 24, 2023
    Join Destination Downtown Lancaster for a community style meal and enjoy an inspired menu of locally sourced food prepared by the chefs of participating downtown restaurants, a cash bar and live music. All situated in the unique setting of Bank Alley, which will be transformed into a cozy, outdoor dining room centered around a long table where friends and neighbors can mingle and enjoy the bounty of the season. Your participation will benefit Fairfield County food pantries and Keller Market House/Lancaster Farmer's Market.

    Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Fairfield County District Library

    September 28, 2023 - October 7, 2023
    The Manhattan Short Film Festival is the only film festival of its kind. Short films will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor and every film selected will automatically be qualified for the 2024 Oscars.

    Duck Decoys of Ohio: An Art Form for Conservation

    September 30, 2023 - December 31, 2023
    At the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, explore the rich history of decoy art in the state of Ohio, its influence on wildlife conservation, and the artists through history who have brought the art form to life. Curated by Maria Burke, Duck Decoys of Ohio runs concurrently with It's an Honor to Be Here: Ohio Nature Artists in Their Natural State in the lower gallery of the museum.

    Lancaster Farmers Market

    September 30, 2023
    Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more! Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster (behind Keller Market House). The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October.
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