Lancaster County Convention Center
Lancaster County Convention Center
Lancaster County Convention Center
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RYC88
Centreville, VA1,265 contributions
Nov 2022
Interesting to walk around inside to see the house that was built in 1804 for William Montgomery that's on the National Historic Register - it's an entire brick house inside the convention center - very neat. There's also a regular architectural dig on the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith houses on the basement level. That, plus the hotel attached and the fact that they kept the department store facade makes it a very nice convention center.
Written November 23, 2022
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86dmp
Bethlehem, PA13 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Facility was fine. Lucky to get rooftop parking in adjacent garage as many spots were reserved for the Marriot guests. Biggest drawback: No food for sale on premises minus the restaurant in the hotel. And didn't realize many places within walking distance were closed in early evening on Sunday .
Written January 25, 2020
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Brandon L
Washington DC, DC107 contributions
Mar 2014 • Business
It was very interesting to have such a huge convention center in the area. There was great hospitality and a beautiful facility. However, it would be nice to have complimentary wifi throughout the facility or the ability to roam on Boingo from the convention center area.
Written March 25, 2014
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sadiemama
Nottingham, PA4 contributions
Jan 2017 • Business
Stayed at this hotel once again overnight after a banquet that's been held there for several years now. The hotel is beautiful, and we got a great night's sleep. However, for several years in a row now, the banquet food has been less than adequate. The appetizers were just ok, the dinner buffet was very, very bland, and the desserts were not anything special. On top of that, there was only one place for our entire banquet to get drinks, which created a line for the entire night. Not only did they not have enough people running the bar/drink area, they also kept running out of glasses to serve drinks in. For a Marriott property, this is not acceptable.
Written January 28, 2017
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chepec123
Lancaster, PA14 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Lancaster County Convention Center is a gem in our city. Connected to the Marriott Hotel is an added plus. The architecture is stunning with the incorporation of several older structures preserved within the complex. I love attending events here!
Written August 16, 2016
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Valerie S
10 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
The Convention center was very clean, including the bathrooms. It was located just a couple blocks from the Hotel Lancaster, which was where I was staying. Very close to restaurants and shops also.
Written December 21, 2015
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Jeanette G
9 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
We were here for a cheer competition and it was very laid back and friendly and well run. My only complaint was not enough seating at first and it was very hot, but they worked hard to make that change and everyone was soon comfortable.
Written February 9, 2015
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Chuck L
Washington DC, DC62 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
We highly recommend the Pennsylvania Arts Experience near Lancaster and New Hope. If you love art and are looking for an inspiring way in which to spend a weekend, we could not recommend more highly that you explore The Pennsylvania Arts Experience (www.PaArtsExperience.org)! The Orientation Center, located in the Marketview Arts Building, at 37 West Philadelphia Street in York, would be a great place to start. Its Director, Richard L. Zuber (Director@PaArts Experience.org) could not have been more helpful in helping to plan a trip that we will remember all our lives!
The Lancaster Arts Hotel (300 Harrisburg Ave. in Lancaster), built in an historic tobacco warehouse, proved to be the perfect place to base ourselves, as the lobby, corridors, and guest rooms of this fine hotel all display the paintings, drawings, and sculptures of local artists. Dinner at The John J. Jeffries organic restaurant at the Hotel was not only a gastronomic, but also a visual, treat as we were surrounded by art!
Among the highlights of our Pennsylvania Arts Experience weekend were visits to the studios of just a few of the many artists who live and work along the Arts trail, which extends from York, through Lancaster, to New Hope, along Route 30 and Route 113. Thanks to Richard’s intervention on our behalf, each of these artists opened his studio or home to us, generously sharing with us his art and his experience, and we are extremely grateful to all of them.
Nationally known sculptor George Mummert gave us a tour of the Keystone Art and Culture Center in Lancaster, of which he is Founding Director, showing us the bronze pieces that he built in his foundry and explaining the steps of the lost wax casting process that he uses. Lynda Mylin Ross warmly welcomed us into her studio in Marietta to share her dynamic charcoal drawings, paintings, and pastels. Rob Evans, whose work been shown in the Corcoran Museum, invited us not only into his studio in Wrightsville, but also to his gallery nearby where we were able to view a retrospective of his paintings which were inspired by the Susquehanna River Valley. Fiber artist, Sue Reno, shared her amazing quilts, some of which included cyanotype prints of leaves and seed pods that she had collected. Marion K. Stephenson’s vibrant pastels of autumnal ponds and trees made the walls of her York studio glow, and Glenn E. Blue’s watercolors of snow scenes transported us, making us vow to return for one of his weekend workshops.
Other treats included an opening reception at the Charles Demuth Museum, where James Warhola exhibited the original watercolors from his book, Uncle Andy’s, that illustrates his
childhood visits to his Uncle Andy Warhol’s New York City townhouse; a 60s “happening” (complete with silk-screening and a Velvet Underground cover band) at Tellus 360 Degrees, to celebrate the “Art Goes Pop: American Pop Art” exhibit at the Demuth Museum and the Lancaster Museum of Art; and, finally, an incredibly magical installation by Artist-in-Residence Wayne White at the Marketview Arts building of giant (15’ tall) figurative sculptures and puppets (some of which are moveable, all of which are made of cardboard) illustrating Civil War soldiers entering the town of York under the leadership of General Jubal Early in 1863.
The Lancaster Arts Hotel (300 Harrisburg Ave. in Lancaster), built in an historic tobacco warehouse, proved to be the perfect place to base ourselves, as the lobby, corridors, and guest rooms of this fine hotel all display the paintings, drawings, and sculptures of local artists. Dinner at The John J. Jeffries organic restaurant at the Hotel was not only a gastronomic, but also a visual, treat as we were surrounded by art!
Among the highlights of our Pennsylvania Arts Experience weekend were visits to the studios of just a few of the many artists who live and work along the Arts trail, which extends from York, through Lancaster, to New Hope, along Route 30 and Route 113. Thanks to Richard’s intervention on our behalf, each of these artists opened his studio or home to us, generously sharing with us his art and his experience, and we are extremely grateful to all of them.
Nationally known sculptor George Mummert gave us a tour of the Keystone Art and Culture Center in Lancaster, of which he is Founding Director, showing us the bronze pieces that he built in his foundry and explaining the steps of the lost wax casting process that he uses. Lynda Mylin Ross warmly welcomed us into her studio in Marietta to share her dynamic charcoal drawings, paintings, and pastels. Rob Evans, whose work been shown in the Corcoran Museum, invited us not only into his studio in Wrightsville, but also to his gallery nearby where we were able to view a retrospective of his paintings which were inspired by the Susquehanna River Valley. Fiber artist, Sue Reno, shared her amazing quilts, some of which included cyanotype prints of leaves and seed pods that she had collected. Marion K. Stephenson’s vibrant pastels of autumnal ponds and trees made the walls of her York studio glow, and Glenn E. Blue’s watercolors of snow scenes transported us, making us vow to return for one of his weekend workshops.
Other treats included an opening reception at the Charles Demuth Museum, where James Warhola exhibited the original watercolors from his book, Uncle Andy’s, that illustrates his
childhood visits to his Uncle Andy Warhol’s New York City townhouse; a 60s “happening” (complete with silk-screening and a Velvet Underground cover band) at Tellus 360 Degrees, to celebrate the “Art Goes Pop: American Pop Art” exhibit at the Demuth Museum and the Lancaster Museum of Art; and, finally, an incredibly magical installation by Artist-in-Residence Wayne White at the Marketview Arts building of giant (15’ tall) figurative sculptures and puppets (some of which are moveable, all of which are made of cardboard) illustrating Civil War soldiers entering the town of York under the leadership of General Jubal Early in 1863.
Written June 10, 2014
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sidneyjeffrey
Lancaster, PA28 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
A girlfriend and I decided to try the restaurant for lunch. The restaurant was very busy, so since we didn't want to wait, we sat at the bar which wasn't very busy. We ordered a drink and told the bartender we wanted to enjoy the drink before we ordered. Each of us ordered a burger with fries and had a glass of red wine. When finished, we ordered dessert and coffee. Our bill was almost $70...for lunch!!! The bartender was attentive, so we couldn't complain about the service which was top notch. The food was excellent, but when you add all the extras, it becomes quite expensive. I would eat there again, but only on a special occasion. The ambiance was nice and took me back to the days of Watt & Shand.
Written July 20, 2012
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Christine C
USA429 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
If you want to get information on the Lancaster County tourist sites, definitely stop here! There is a ton of information available which will help plan your stay!
Written June 13, 2012
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is there a mcdonalds within walking distance?
tinkerman33
Lancaster, PA251 contributions
Yes, but I would be careful walking there at night. Day is ok
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