<p>Haven’t read through all of these so I apologize if this has already been said, but the Lancaster Central Market is one of the best farmers markets I’ve been to. It’s a great and charming place to visit.</p>
<p>raiderade, thanks.</p>
<p>worknprogress, and PAVenturer, thank you. I just looked at Haydn Zug’s menu and the Symposium. I think that out of those two, for me HZ’s looks more appealing. Now I’ll need to check out the other ones. </p>
<p>How far is Accomac from downtown Lancaster?</p>
<p>Wow, just checked out Accomac’s menu. Looks amazing!</p>
<p>Well, of all the places, it really has the wow factor. The setting is on the river, it is just beautiful. The service is exquisite. </p>
<p>From downtown Lancaster, about 20 minutes. Once a year, we take my mother-in-law for her birthday. It is rather expensive, but it is in a different category (Hayden Zug’s is similar - but I like the setting of Accomac more) than all of the other places. </p>
<p>I also really like Symposium. The food is consistently good - and the place has a lively vibe to it. The owner is always on site and takes great pride in quality.</p>
<p>I don’t think I am making dinner tonight.</p>
<p>Yes, I noticed Accomac’s pricing, but the menu looks amazing. DH is not one for French cuisine, so he might not be wild about it. I just printed out a few menus and then he can choose. Thanks a lot. </p>
<p>Now I need to figure out what to do there. DH was not wild about the watch museum, and I thought this would be something he’d enjoy. Oh, well.</p>
<p>Well, right now, if I wanted a romantic dinner, I would chose Fenz. it is small, nice menu, good wine. Really interesting appetizers. </p>
<p>Hope you enjoy your stay!</p>
<p>I could not find anything more than a partial menu at Fenz. How is priced? We might just check it out. Thanks.</p>
<p>I am going to be in Lancaster in two weeks as well. Thank you everyone for the suggestions.</p>
<p>My sister lived in Harrisburg a few years ago. Went to Accomac for celebrations twice. It is a wonderful restaurant! Setting on the banks of the Susquehanna is delightful. Don’t miss the farmer’s markets–plan to allow enough time to browse–lunch would be great…</p>
<p>munchkin, I am glad that this thread helped you out too! Have a good time.</p>
<p>^Thank you for starting the thread ! It didn’t even occur to me to draw on the considerable resources I have here. I was just planning to hang out at the local Walmart to pass the time. :)</p>
<p>Awwhh, munchkin, that would be kind of sad, although we love to visit Walmart, since there isn’t one that is all that convenient to us at home.</p>
<p>CC is the place to come and ask all kinds of questions!!! CC has very nice, smart, helpful people reading theads on a variety of topics, lol, even about Lancaster, PA!</p>
<p>If you do make it out to Lititz, I would recommend visiting the Wilbur chocolate factory there. Wilbur Buds are dreamy!</p>
<p>You may also want to check out the bed and breakfasts in the area. I will try to find a listing for you. There are some fabulous places to stay. Right off of the top of my head, I would highly recommend Conewago Manor Inn in Elizabethtown, PA. It is incredibly beautiful (if I could post a photo here I would), and the food is outstanding.</p>
<p>Sallyawp, thank you for the suggestion, but for me don’t bother looking up B&Bs. We were able to get a fantastic deal for a very nice hotel by bidding on Priceline. What I am saving, will pay for a really nice dinner ;). We were able to get the Marriott Penn Square for $55 per night!</p>
<p>You may also want to visit Hershey, PA (about 30 minutes away). There is a lot to do there, as well, including visiting Hershey Chocolate World, the Hershey Hotel (the hotel itself is beautiful and the gardens are spectacular – fabulous formal dining at the Circular Dining Room) and the Hershey Gardens. The story of Milton Hershey, his travels and his charitable endeavors is quite interesting and well worth some time.</p>
<p>That’s a great rate on the Marriott!!! By all means, sample all of the local food that your stomach can handle with the leftover money!</p>
<p>That is a steal!!</p>
<p>DH has a special rate because of the college, and believe me, it isn’t that low!</p>
<p>I do have to warn you - they JUST started work inside the market. It is still open, but a little disrupted. There is a really nice walking tour that starts at the visitor center. </p>
<p>Wheatland, home of James Buchanan is nearby and the Rock Ford Plantation.</p>
<p>Yes, I know it’s a great rate! The hotel seems lovely with a nice mix of old and new. The best rate that I could find online, is a AAA rate of $134.</p>
<p>Where does this walking tour go? Worthwhile?</p>
<p>I think the walking tour is nice if the weather is good. Some of the gems of the city are hidden by the dreadful “urban renewal” of the 70’s, so it helps to take a tour and see some of the historic buildings. </p>
<p>From where you are staying, you are very close to the Central Market, from there you can leave the market and head towards Prince Street and check out the Fulton Theatre and walk up Prince along all the little art galleries. </p>
<p>As a native, it is hard for me to think about what an out-of-towner would appreciate. To me it is just where I shop for my groceries, attend church, eat, and go to the theater. Hard for me to think of it as a “destination.” Some days I see Lancaster as a treasure and other times I cringe when I see what was torn down or how much poverty exists.</p>
<p>Oh - one more suggestion.</p>
<p>There is a very nice coffee shop/breakfast place on Prince Street. Prince Street Cafe - pretty original, huh? They have great baked oatmeal. Or get coffee and bakery goodies at Market if it is Friday and Saturday and have them back at your room. Actually, that is always our pattern when we travel. DH is an early riser. I send him out to scavenge for coffee and some little treat. </p>
<p>Anyway, if I were staying in the Marriott, that’s where I would go for breakfast. Head west on King Street, turn right on Prince, it will be on your right. </p>
<p>When are you coming to Lancaster? I just may see you in market. I will be at Meck’s and Barr’s stands loading up on veggies.</p>