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Are you exploring Franklin & Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ for the first time this spring? Make the most of your visit! Our College campus is adjacent to bustling downtown Lancaster City and a sprawling conservancy. 

Most students depart F&M saying it feels like home. We hope you’ll agree. Below, browse a quick list of things to do during a one-day visit to Lancaster.

Before you go: Campus tours are currently offered Monday through Friday. Times vary, so be sure to . On-campus info sessions are held on Monday at 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and Friday at 10:15 a.m. .

1. Catch a Ballgame

F&M is less than a mile from Penn Medicine Park, home to the . With tickets ranging from $7 to $16, a ballgame there is the perfect way to end your day in Lancaster. to catch an impressive fireworks display after the final inning.  

Fun fact: The stadium’s name was inspired by Clipper Magazine, a business venture created by F&M alumni Ian Ruzow ’85 and Steve Zuckerman ’85. 

2. Take a Hike on Campus (or Off)

Just one mile from campus, the 50-acre has been used in F&M coursework and research since the 1980s. This urban conservancy serves as a natural laboratory for students and local environmental groups.

Want to get off campus? is just four miles away from F&M, offering 544 acres for hiking, biking and horseback riding. View the  For hikes just outside of the city, view the . 

3. Visit Central and Southern Markets

No visit to Lancaster is complete without a stop at . Sample Lancaster’s melting pot of cuisine at the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States. It’s the perfect spot to grab souvenirs or delectable treats to share, from Amish baked goods to imported spices and snacks. 

, opened in 2022, offers a 30-seat bar and large food hall with 12 chef stations featuring local, regional and international cuisine. 

4. Discover a New Artist

Concentrated on the first and second blocks of North Prince Street, Gallery Row is the center of the local art scene. Fans of abstract painter Charles Demuth will delight in spotting the cityscapes that inspired his work. 

On the of each month, some 90 art galleries, shops and restaurants extend their hours for the evening. 

Up for an extended trip? 

• Spend the weekend searching for . 
• for an Instagram-worthy backdrop.
• Don’t forget to visit The Phillips Museum of Art, located right on campus!

5. Catch a Concert or Show 

Downtown Lancaster offers theater and music venues for all interests. 

• The , a national landmark, is the nation's oldest continuously operating theater. 
• , directed by F&M Conductor of Instrumental Ensembles Brian Norcross, makes music accessible to the Lancaster community in modern and playful ways. 
• bridges contemporary music with musical theater. 
• For a full list of performance venues, see .