Established 1730, and still fresh, a blend of old world and new awaits you at Lancaster Central Market.

Hundreds of popular novelties and retro candies. Gift bags of Barley Toys, Candy Buttons, Peanut Butter Puffs & much more. Ice cream counter with milkshakes, floats, sundaes, slushies & vending café with indoor seating. Concession window directly on King St. Creating smiles & sweet memories.

Community herbalist Sarah Preston has been making herbal body-care products and remedies for more than 25 years through her herbal products business, Herbs from the Labyrinth. Her brick & mortar shop, Radiance, is in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA, right across the brick walkway from the historic Central Market. In addition to all of the herbal concoctions, Radiance carries a wide range of items to support your wellness, both physical and spiritual. You'll find many Fair Trade and handmade items crafted by local artisans and artists from around the world, jewelry, organic clothing and wearable art. Radiance carries a wide selection of books, as well as tarot and oracle decks.

A unique dessert boutique and charcuterie shop located conveniently in walking  distance to many local shops and hotels.  Serving scratch baked mini cheesecake,  baked goods, C-Y-O (create your own) charcuterie, grab & go options and much more.  Always serving sweet and savory choices for you.

We are an independent & woman-owned grocery store: our store focuses on sustainable and healthy living, with many local, organic, vegan, and gluten-free options. We’re open 7 days a week, including our kitchen, serving coffee, tea, espresso, fresh juices, smoothies, and grab-and-go takeout items.

Welcome to our versatile embroidery and print shop in the heart of downtown Lancaster! 

Welcome to our General Nerdery! Up our stairs you'll find tabletop roleplaying games, miniatures, hobby tools and paints, Japanese imports, boardgames, plushies, anime model kits, local art, pins, buttons, stickers, all that sort of thing. Gifts for the self and for the nerds in your life!

Seasons sources and imports the freshest, finest quality extra virgin olive oil and vinegar from around the world. Family owned and operated since 2009, we are committed to providing our customers with healthy, plant-based, all-natural, everyday luxury olive oils and vinegar that empower home cooks and elevate every type of cuisine. Quality and freshness have always been our focus and mission, and we believe it all begins with the fruit: All of our olive harvests, including those at our family-owned mill in Jaen, Spain, are meticulously planned, and our milling processes conducted on state of the art equipment and monitored by top experts. Each product we sell is fully traceable, sustainably farmed, and third-party lab verified for quality, taste, and safety.

Modern Design for people who really live in their homes! Design studio, curated decor, furniture, lighting, and rugs.

With a wide selection of seasonings for any food lover and dozens of choices for any tea enthusiast, it’s easy to Find Your Way To Flavor with us! You will be immediately immersed in a sensory experience where you can explore, open the jars and smell, and speak with knowledgeable staff who truly love what they do.

Celebrating 10 years! We are located on The 300 Block of North Queen St - with many other fantastic local businesses and independent shops. Lancaster is a community that celebrates, supports and encourages shopping local - stop by to see our variety of "ALL THINGS VINTAGE" and shop Lancaster County's largest selection of vintage and antique clothing for men, women and children. We carry a large variety of vintage smalls and collectibles, including typewriters, cameras, ephemera, linens, kitchenwares and much more!

The Common Wheel is a nonprofit bicycle community center and shop offering sales of refurbished and new bicycles as well as professional bicycle service. In addition, at our Co-op and Donation Center located on East King Street, we offer affordable stand rentals and programming for youth and adults.

The Framing Concept, established in September 1988, is a custom picture frame shop, art gallery and gift shop. Since May of 1989, the shop has been located on the historic 300 block of North Queen Street in downtown Lancaster, Pa.

We offer an eclectic mix of vintage and modern fashion, jewelry, home goods, and gifts.  In the age of disposable everything, we work to save beautiful and timeless objects from the past for new life in a modern context. The modern lines we carry are made by independent artists and ethically-minded small companies, including: Not Perfect Linen, John Derian, Verloop, Olo, Mōglea, Strange Dirt, Curious Clay, and Emily Deakin Design. Visit our carefully displayed shop for one-of-a-kind objects, aromatic indulgences for body and home, unique paper goods, and bold fashion selections.   

Space is downtown Lancaster's destination for vintage mid-century furniture, lamps/lighting, art, glassware, pottery, kitchenware, and clothing. If your cool (and a little crazy) Aunt Shirley had it in her house, there's a good chance you'll find something similar here! We also offer a nice selection of stylish modern gift items as well as tikis, retro video games, vinyl records, and lots more. Open 6 days a week, late on Fridays. Check us out on the socials @spacelancaster to keep up with our daily shenanigans.

Hej! Sweetish is a candy experience like no other! Our downtown location on Queen St. offers a wide array of imported candy and goods from all Scandinavian and Nordic countries. Customers get to experience the thrill of a Pick-n-Mix wall with super sour gummies, decadent chocolates, and even salty licorice! Plus Sweetish Queen St. has a micro café with Swedish coffee, local coffee from Wanderlust Coffee, signature lingonberry & elderflower fizzes and more! Come and experience Scandinavian culture on the eclectic 300 Block of Queen in Downtown Lancaster. Skål!

We are a Black and Asian-woman owned used bookstore providing once loved books a second home. You will find all kinds of books, from classic British literature to contemporary fiction. There are books for all ages including board books and picture books for children. We house diverse authors and artwork from local creators. We have a variety of packages available to host private or public events. Feel free to call, text, or email to plan your next event with us!

Every woman has their own Purse-N-ality some like small handbags and others like them medium or large. Women love handbags and our goal is to provide all types of  handbags in a variety of colors, sizes, styles, and prices that will fit every woman’s pocket. Visit the shop and our website to see if your pursenality is here! 

We believe that bookstores are places for communities to share knowledge, wisdom, resources, and connections. We opened our doors on April 30, 2022, and we also sell online if you can’t visit us in person. We stock an intentional and eclectic selection of books that we hope will help you feel safe exploring something new. Pocket Books is a place where people find support for their ideas and interests & a place where readers discover new things to care about. We can’t wait to meet you!

Group classes in barre, dance, dance fitness, + Pilates. 

Miesse Candies was founded in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1875. For more than 140 years, we have been dedicated to providing fresh, quality chocolates and confections to our customers. We use all natural ingredients, such as pure vanilla, real butter, and fresh cream, with no added preservatives. Our rich chocolate is made with real cocoa butter, and all of our fruits and nuts are hand-dipped the old-fashioned way.

Larkstone is a creative city lifestyle store focused on apparel, daily gear, and fun gifts to set your days up for success.

Situated in vibrant, downtown Lancaster City, Lancaster Gift Box offers an elevated gift giving experience with a focus on shopping small and supporting local makers. Walking into their retail shop feels like entering a locally-made wonderland. Beautifully-wrapped packages and an extensive assortment of sweet and savory treats line the walls. From handmade soaps to aromatic coffee beans, farm-fresh cheese to adorable greeting cards, their curated selection showcases the craftsmanship of over 75 Pennsylvania makers. 

Lancaster Galleries has been providing Fine Art, Framing and Restoration Services in Downtown Lancaster since 1984. Our exhibitions are free to view, and families of all ages are welcome! We represent but are not limited to some of the region's finest artists. Our exhibitions change about every 6 months, and we always have fresh work on hand from our artists regardless of the current exhibition. Please visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for current, past and upcoming exhibitions as well as the opportunity to join our mailing list.

If you're looking to buy cupcakes in your area, you've found us at Lancaster Cupcake! Our two locations serve gourmet cupcakes made from scratch with delightful, delicious flavors. We also provide cupcake catering for events and host gatherings at our cupcake store in Lancaster.

We’re a woman-owned, custom jewelry store and studio focusing on original design using recycled precious metals and responsibly-sourced stones in historic Downtown Lancaster City. We believe in approachable luxury, creating timeless pieces, & crafting future heirlooms that’ll be cherished by the generations that follow. We also offer expert repairs, restoration, jewelry re-design and stone remounting as well as a broad selection of all American-made, hand-wrought jewelry and gifts.

Our Retail Store, Wellness Center and Holistic Health Education Hub

Joyfully Growing Creativity in Downtown Lancaster!

Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery features the work of Lancaster native Freiman Stoltzfus.

Growing boutique run by yogi artist Day Jones over the past decade. Many categories of ethically sourced awesomeness, including paintings, vinyls, aromatherapy, creative instruments, books, audio components, vegan food, plants. Awesome deals for Memberz of Dreamerz Collective (free to join). Open seven days.

This is a second tasting room and retail shop for Deerfoot Winery. The Browns have been growing grapes on their farm since 2010 and their wines have won national and international awards such as best of class for their Rose at the 2023 Finger Lakes Wine Competition. Dan is a third generation farmer and has a degree in winemaking which allows them to produce high quality wines from estate grown and regionally sourced grapes. Their wine labels feature work from 6 local artists and Dr. Jaime Brown is also a local educator and art instructor.

curio. features a carefully curated selection of drawing and writing supplies, books, open stock art papers for drawing, printmaking and painting as well as a wall of greeting cards. Rotating exhibitions within the gallery focus on local and regional artists, all of whom have a story to share through the work they create. 

Since 1995, CI Records & Skates has been your downtown destination for Vinyl LP's, Skateboards, Lifestyle Apparel, and more! Our vinyl selection is meticulously curated to feature only the best, and most highly sought after records across all genres, and customers can swiftly peruse our "no filler" selection of more that 1,000 LP's in no time. We feature upwards of 100 unique skate decks on hand at all times, plus trucks, wheels, bearings, safety gear, etc.   Shop dozens of the hottest skate and skate lifestyle clothing brand T's, hoodies, hats, bags, etc.  Boards built onsite.  WE ARE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK for your convenience! Shop in-store, or online: mail-order or in-store pick-up. Also the home of Lancaster's own globally renown boutique record label, CI Records, and features a full line of classic CI Records and CI Records & Skates exclusive designs.

Chosen style jewelry offers long lasting custom jewelry. You can also find Columbian fashions at our store:  swimwear, year-round styles, jeans, fajas and much more! Stop by to check us out!

Ville & Rue is a furniture, design, & decor store located in the historic Kirk Johnson Building on King Street. We seek to be a destination for inspiration and a source of high-quality and curated furniture and home furnishings. We offer custom furniture options, case goods, rugs, lighting, seasonal accents, local makers, giftables, complimentary design services, and more! We love refreshing our store seasonally and always have new items available. We are expanding our storefront and offerings in the Spring of 2023, so come check us out and see what's new!

Specialty toys & gifts for children & parents alike.

We are a premier full-service interior design firm specializing in creating bespoke, exceptional, and enduring interiors. With meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for style, we craft dynamic and sophisticated designs for commercial and residential projects, including renovations. Our team of professionals seamlessly merges creativity with functionality to deliver personalized spaces that reflect your unique vision and lifestyle. Additionally, we offer an immersive in-shoppe experience where you can explore and purchase curated goods for yourself and your home. At our business, we aspire to transform spaces into captivating environments that stand the test of time.

Located in downtown Lancaster, AnnAnna Creative Cove is an art gallery and shop of 30+ local artisans. Find original art, one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods, custom jewelry, and more! Please see our website for store hours and upcoming events. 

As one of the oldest public libraries in the country, Lancaster Public Library has been providing library service in Lancaster for over 260 years. Lancaster Public Library has two locations in the county including the main branch at 151 N. Queen Street in the City of Lancaster and the Mountville Branch at 120 College Avenue in Mountville.

For 34 years we have been a working stained glass studio. We also carry American made pottery, tiles, pewter and glass jewelry. Check out our website at artandglassworks.com where we are open 24/7.

Madcap & Co. is a one-of-a-kind retail store where 99.9% of everything available is Made in USA, a rarity in today's world. We've been Downtown Lancaster's go-to gift-and-specialties shop since 2015, offering hundreds of local, regional, U.S.-made, and fair trade products. Many of our popular goods are made just feet away from Madcap's Queen Street storefront by Lucky Mfg. Co., our production workshop housed at our sister store, BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.  And our promise to our customers: Provide the best in quality-made local, USA and fair trade goods. Open 7 days a week and late on the first Friday of each month.

James Street MedSpa offers customized aesthetic treatments, relaxing massage, and wellness treatments in the heart of Lancaster City. We hope to enrich the lives of our community by promoting beauty, skin health, and wellness treatments. The choice of how to move forward on your journey to health, wellness, and your best self is a personal decision, honored without judgment. Start your journey with us today, and find your glow.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER is Downtown Lancaster's largest retail destination and our mission is simple: offer vintage, recycled and handmade goods at great prices. Inventory at our 70+ independent vendor shops changes quickly, so it's best to stop in often. At any time you'll find recycled name-brand clothing and accessories, furniture, locally made jewelry, gifts and cards, collectibles, and original works. We are open 7 DAYS a week and until at least 8pm the first Friday of each month. Make sure you have time to learn the craft of letterpress printing, which can be experienced through demonstrations Thursday through Sunday at the Heritage Press Museum located within BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.

We offer a large selection of Pennsylvania's finest spirits, exceptional craft beer on tap, and wines curated to compliment our food menu. Stop by for brunch, lunch, or dinner!

DogStar Books & Gallery is an open-shop bookstore situated in a pedestrian friendly, residential neighborhood in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We have strong selections of titles in scholarly, literary and art related fields. We also stock a diverse range of rare, antiquarian and collectable titles. At the same time we endeavor to provide clean, minimally used books at affordable prices for readers of all ages. The layout of the store has been designed to maximize display for variety and number of books

Prince Street Cafe is proud to be a part of the vibrant community in downtown Lancaster, PA since 2006!

Passenger's roastery and neighborhood coffee bar is a short walk from Musser Park, northeast of Lancaster's Central Business District.

EsoArts is a gallery, boutique and event space, celebrating the community of esoteric and eclectic artists in Lancaster City.