Shop Lancaster

Lancaster County is the perfect place to discover unique treasures, whether you love antiques, quilts, or handcrafted furniture. Plan a day of relaxed browsing through many small boutiques and shops and soak in a bit of history and old-fashioned charm. Enjoy deep discounts at Lancaster’s famous outlets. Clothing, food, toys, gadgets, cars, whatever you seek, you’ll find it here in Lancaster.

Antique Shopping

Wake up early to begin your day of antique shopping in Lancaster County to discover treasures from the past. Galleries, malls, farmers’ markets, and boutique shops abound here. Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular to help you get your antique shopping experience off to a great start. 

• Burning Bridges Antiques Market – This three-story market offers access to over 200 antique dealers. 
• Green Dragon – This popular farmers market opened in 1932. It’s home to hundreds of vendors, including a variety of antique dealers. 
• Antiques Village of Strasburg – Open 7 days a week, this unique venue offers period antiques, primitives, toys, tools, furniture, and much more.
• Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall  – 26,000 square feet of antiques all under one roof. Fine antiques and collectibles from over 125 dealers. 
• Building Character – This space is a bit different. A collaborative of shops in downtown Lancaster, you’ll find recycled and vintage goods, antiques, and even vinyl records. 

These are just a few of the many antique experiences you will enjoy when you retire to Lancaster County. For a more extensive list, visit the link below. 

Discover Treasures in Lancaster County

The Outlets and Malls

Visitors travel from all over the region to visit Lancaster and enjoy the savings at the county’s two major outlet malls. As a retiree in Lancaster, you enjoy the savings all year long! Just hop in your car or call an Uber and take the short trip down Lincoln Highway to Tanger Outlets or The Shops at Rockvale, and start shopping! 

Tanger Outlets – This is the newer of the two outlets in Lancaster. In 1982, Lancaster Outlet City was launched. 12 years later, it was replaced by Tanger Outlets. In 2016, work began to expand the outlets by around 50%, adding 25 new stores. 

The Shops at Rockvale – Originally opened under the name Rockvale Square Outlets in 1986, The Shops at Rockvale have been a fixture in Lancaster for nearly 40 years. Beyond traditional clothing stores, Rockvale offers the Disney Store, QVC store, and more.

Park City Center – This shopping mall has been a staple of the Lancaster community since it opened to the public is 1971. The mall features several popular anchor stores, along with a bowling alley, arcade, entertainment venue, and lots of wonderful shops and treats.

More Shopping

You made an excellent decision to retire in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Everything you need is available right down the road. If you need a new car, Lancaster is home to the Manheim Auto auction, so there is no shortage of dealerships available in the area. 

If you’re looking for your new favorite grocery store, you have plenty of options there as well. Wegmans, GIANT Food Stores, Stauffers, Whole Foods, Aldi’s; Lancaster has options for any dietary options, food preferences, or budget.

Clothing, appliances, electronics; it’s all here, right nearby. Shopping is just one of the many reasons Lancaster is one of the best places to retire. Visit our blog for more insights and advice to help you live your best retirement.