Lancaster’s best local businesses

The 219 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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219 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants57 places · newest: Samurai Fusion, Aug 2
• 02Beauty19 places · newest: Belle Brow Microblading & Permanent Cosmetics, Aug 2
• 03Shopping19 places · newest: Bollman Hat Company Factory Store, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment25 places · newest: Willow Valley Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife20 places · newest: Proof of Lancaster, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets15 places · newest: Miesse Candies, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage18 places · newest: Redeux Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: beem® Light Sauna Lancaster, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture15 places · newest: 1719 Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: INTERIORS HOME, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Dutch Label Shop, Jul 21
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: CoverSports, Aug 2
• 13Pets5 places · newest: Miss T's Fur Family Mobile Dog Grooming, Aug 2
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: LanCATster Cat Cafe, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Lancaster County Central Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Various outdoor recreational features including a pool, skate park, environmental center & trails.

  1050 Rockford Rd · co.lancaster.pa.us ↗

• Lancaster Rec Esports Center at Rodney Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Got a kid or teen who lives for Minecraft and quick reflexes? Lancaster Rec Esports Center at Rodney Park runs youth leagues, coaching, and…

  200 Crystal St · lancasterrec.org ↗

• Park City Center

  Other

  Spacious shopping complex offering over 150 retailers & restaurants, plus seasonal events.

  142 Park City Center · parkcitycenter.com ↗

• York Galleria

  Other

  Glass-roofed, bi-level mall housing familiar stores, a gym & casual dining options.

  2899 Whiteford Rd (York) · yorkgalleria.com ↗

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