Beyond Campus
What's Beyond the Campus
Name-brand shopping at the area outlet centers or crafts and quilts at local antiques and farmers markets offer something for everyone. The art and culture of city life in downtown Lancaster offer big city appeal in a slower-paced and comfortable setting. Families of students welcome the family-friendly reputation of the area, once voted as the second best family destination in America.
Areas of Interest
Amish Farm and House
2395 Route 30 East, Lancaster Pa (717) 394-6185
Blue Rock Bed and Breakfast
717-872-7440
72 Blue Rock Road, Millersville
Affordable and comfortable lodging accommodations for individuals or families. Two blocks from campus. www.bluerockbnb.com
Central Market
This indoor farmer's market is the oldest in the nation. Located off Penn Square in downtown Lancaster.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
888-STAY-FFI
150 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster
At Fairfield Inn you can count on a friendly welcome, a room that's clean and comfortable, great features and amenities. www.marriott.com
Fulton Opera House
717-397-7425
12 North Prince Street, Lancaster
Lancaster’s professional theatre and national historic landmark. Student discounts available. Student RUSH tickets just $10 one hour before performance www.thefulton.org.
Hampton Inn- Lancaster
717-299-1200
545 Greenfield Road, Lancaster
Special rates offered to Millersville families. Earn Hilton Honors points & miles each time you stay. "We love having you here!" www.lancaster.hamptoninn.com
Lancaster Arts Hotel
717-299-3000
300 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster
Lancaster's first Boutique Arts Hotel. 3 miles from Millersville. Ask for our University discount when making reservations. www.lancasterartshotel.com
Landis Valley Museum
717-569-0401, ext. 216
24 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster
Authentic "living" history village & museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets Pennsylvania-German culture. Rated "MUST SEE" by AAA. www.landisvalleymuseum.org
Park City Center
717-299-0010 (Guest Services)
Harrisburg Pike (off Rte. 30)
Super-regional enclosed shopping mall with over 180 stores and restaurants including bebe, Banana Republic, Starbucks, Abercrombie & Fitch and Aldo Shoes. www.parkcitycenter.com
St. James Episcopal Church
717-397-4858
119 N. Duke Street, Lancaster
St. James is an inclusive community. Worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, 8 & 10:15 a.m. Sundays with Christian education for all ages at 9 a.m. www.stjameslanpa.org
Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center
800-444-1714
2416 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster
Beautiful resort only minutes from Millersville University featuring 342 guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, two indoor pools and indoor water-park. www.willowvalley.com
Area Fast Facts
Millersville, Pa
Population: 7,600
- 3 miles from Lancaster City
- 30 minutes from Hershey Park
- 1.5 hours from Philadelphia
- 1.5 hours from Baltimore, MD
- 2.5 hours from Washington D.C.
- 3 hours from New York
Shopping
Rockvale Square Outlets
and Tanger Outlets
Route 30 East/Lincoln Highway


Millersville University
(717) 872-3011
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