Dating Back To 1730, Central Market Lancaster In Pennsylvania Is One Of America's Oldest Markets
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 28, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Just about everywhere we go in Pennsylvania, we come face-to-face with history, even if we may not realize it. A stroll through Central Market Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for example, is like traveling back through time. As one of the oldest in the United States, the market has become a popular neighborhood gathering spot and the perfect place for finding everything from fresh produce and homemade goodies to fresh flowers and handmade gifts.
Central Lancaster Market started modestly, with just 120 square feet in 1730, and has grown to span more than two acres in the heart of downtown Lancaster.
If you plan to visit Lancaster Central Market, you'll find quite a few parking lots within walking distance of the historic market. Prince Street, Central, and Penn Square Garages are just a few.
The beloved neighborhood market welcomes shoppers from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. While the market is predominately wheelchair-accessible, make sure you enter the #1 or #2 doors as they don't feature steps.
Have you been to Central Market Lancaster in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Pennsylvania’s brimming with charming markets. If you’re a fan of homemade Amish goods, make your way to Bristol Amish Market.
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