Ware Center for the Arts
Lancaster, PA
42 North Prince Street 17603
VENUE GUIDE
Ware Center for the Arts
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Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Ware Center for the Arts
Make the event easier by staying close to Ware Center for the Arts and the surrounding Lancaster area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (3,250 reviews)
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (1,224 reviews)
Lancaster Arts Hotel
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (808 reviews)
Cork Factory Hotel at Urban Place
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,299 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Ware Center for the Arts & the Area
Ware Center for the Arts is an event venue in Lancaster, PA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Ware Center for the Arts for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Empanada Gourmet
0.0 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (132 reviews)
Lancaster Downtown Deli
0.0 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (143 reviews)
On Orange
0.0 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (604 reviews)
Issei Noodle
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,109 reviews)
Cocina Mexicana
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (801 reviews)
Passerine
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (350 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Hi-Fi Izakaya
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (164 reviews)
Dan's Pub
0.1 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (83 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Prince Street Cafe
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,362 reviews)
Mayhem's Bookstore & Board Game Café
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (117 reviews)
Denim Coffee
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ware Center for the Arts for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (93 reviews)
Lancaster Cupcake
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (314 reviews)
Lancaster County Coffee Roasters @ Central Market
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)
Cafe One Eight
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (903 reviews)
Museums
The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy
0.2 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)
North Museum of Nature and Science
0.7 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (673 reviews)
Lancaster Science Factory
0.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,268 reviews)
Attractions
Lancaster Central Market
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (7,361 reviews)
Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (35 reviews)
Historic Lancaster Walking Tour
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (25 reviews)
Penn Square
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (207 reviews)
Binns Park
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (623 reviews)
St. Mary's Catholic Church
0.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (215 reviews)
Shopping
Plaza Centro
1.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)
Station Square
1.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ware Center for the Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (105 reviews)
Manor Shopping Center
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,313 reviews)
Fruitville Pike Center
1.4 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (74 reviews)
Golden Triangle
1.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,507 reviews)
Stone Mill Plaza
1.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,587 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Ware Center for the Arts. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Issei Noodle
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Ware Center for the Arts.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,109 reviews)
Passerine
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (350 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Hi-Fi Izakaya
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (164 reviews)
Dan's Pub
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (83 reviews)
Getting to Ware Center for the Arts
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Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Ware Center for the Arts in Lancaster, PA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Ware Center for the Arts. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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