Overview
Lititz is a town of 9,400 people (2020) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns, bed and breakfasts, Wilbur Chocolate, and Sturgis Pretzel.
4 sights · 4 things to do · 6 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Lititz
Moravian Historic District
Lititz Watch Technicum
A school funded by Rolex to promote watchmaking in the United States.
The Hess Homestead
A historic Mennonite farm from the 1730s.
Lititz Springs Park
A park maintained by a local volunteer group that is open to the public. The park features many water inspired elements.
Linden Hall School
Penn Cinema
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby King of Prussia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LNS Lancaster Airport, Lancaster — 2 mi away. Directions
- MDT Harrisburg International Airport, Harrisburg — 24 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions
As a borough of Lancaster, Lititz is connected by road and public transportation.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Moravian Historic District, Linden Hall School, Lititz Springs Park
- Lunch Roma Pizza
- Afternoon Lititz Springs Pool, Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center
- Dinner Cafe Arabella
Day 2
- Morning Penn Cinema
- Lunch Nino's
- Afternoon The Hess Homestead
- Dinner Oregon Dairy Country Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Visitor information
Get in
As a borough of Lancaster, Lititz is connected by road and public transportation.
Pennsylvania Routes 772 (West Orange and East Main streets) and 501 (Broad Street) run through the town. PA 772 leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Brownstown and west 5 miles (8 km) to Manheim, while PA 501 leads north 16 miles (26 km) to Myerstown and south 9 miles (14 km) to Lancaster, the county seat.
Get around
By car
An automobile is the best way to get around Lilitz and many of its attractions and neighbors.
By bus
Red Rose Transit Route 10 provides service from Lancaster to Lilitz and through the town. No service evenings or Sundays. (Nov 2022.)
See
See Moravian Historic District (Moravian Church Square)
See Linden Hall School
Do
Walk around the welcoming town of Lititz for food, shops, museums, and historic sites
Buy
Many downtown shops sell arts and crafts.
Eat
- Tomato Pie Cafe
- Rooster Street Butcher
- Bulls Head Public House
Sleep
Go next
- Travel into Lancaster city for additional attractions
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