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Beyond Campus

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

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