Willow Valley Communities is located just four miles from the heart of Lancaster. Lancaster city life offers exquisite cuisine, rich cultural diversity, and vibrant artistry that rival larger metropolitans. Despite these big-city features, this four-square-mile mini-metropolis maintains its downtown charm and energy within a mix of contemporary and historic architecture.

Whether you’re enjoying the cityscape or countryside, you’ll discover unique experiences guaranteed to give Lancaster a cherished place in your heart. There is so much to explore and learn:

• Shop creative boutiques, hundreds of antique dealers and shops, as well as major outlet shopping
• Discover quaint towns while exploring the vast rolling countryside in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Amish communities
• Savor local delights in restaurants offering cuisine from all over the globe
• Enjoy the flavors of Pennsylvania Dutch, from farmers markets and farm-to-table bistros to roadside stands
• Visit award-winning local home-grown wineries and breweries
• Stroll historic downtown’s dozens of art galleries, orchestras, music venues, and more
• Entertain yourself with everything from Minor League Baseball to world-class theater performances
• Adventure across parks, trails, rivers, and other recreational activities
• Explore the rich history at any of more than forty museums, mansions, gardens, and a Presidential estate
• Expand your knowledge at one of five colleges and universities that offer ongoing educational opportunities and programs
• Enjoy the peace of mind offered by world class health care, with Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health System located nearby
• When it’s time to get away, Lancaster is just a short drive or easy train ride to larger cities like Philadelphia (75 miles), Washington, DC (115 miles), or New York City (160 miles). Plus, easy access to major airports including Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg when your getaway calls for airplane travel.