Penn Square is known to be the hub of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Located right in the heart of the city, Penn Square is the home of a variety of attractions for visitors to enjoy. Penn square is filled to the brim with shops ranging from antique shops, to shops offering hand crafted goods, to upscale retail establishments.
One block West of Penn Square is one of the most renowned opera houses in the world, the
Fulton Opera House. The
Fulton Opera House is the oldest theatre in America that has had a continuously running business and always open doors. The
Fulton Opera House was built in 1852 and past performances have included George M. Cohan, Sarah Bernhardt, the Barrymores, and Al Jolson.
Located inside Penn Square is the
Central Market, a farmers market that comes alive with the hustle and bustle of vendors for two days per week. The
Central Market was built in 1889 and is America's oldest continually operated farmers market. People flock to the market to indulge in the handmade Amish goods and treats that are not commonly available outside of the market. In addition to Amish goodies, German, Greek, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Slavic tokens are available at the Central market as well. Most stands in the
Central Market are occupied by food sellers offering fresh fruits and produce, meats and cheeses, fish and seafood, flowers, baked goods, and the like. The most popular treats sold at the Market are Pennsylvania Dutch Sausage, headcheese, chowcow, scrapple, and butter pickles.
