If you want to see all there is to see in Historic Lancaster, you will simply have to stay more than one day. If you want to extend your historic experience into the night hours, one place stands out from all the others - Shaw's Restaurant and Inn. The venerable Shaw's Inn is located in the center of Lancaster's Historic District adjacent to Zane Square. George Washington didn't sleep here, but this landmark Inn has been host to the likes of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. Clay and Webster did not have the amenities that the modern-day traveler enjoys, though. For example, many of the rooms at Shaw's have been recently renovated into luxurious and unique "themed" suites which include large whirlpool tubs. Full room service is available, or you can visit the dining room for an elegant meal. Then, catch up on the "talk of the town" in Cork's Bar on the first floor of the Inn. Cork's Bar has an extensive selection of wines, cognacs, and single-malt scotches. In the spirit of a true inn, a full breakfast in the restaurant is included with your night's stay.

More accommodations are available approximately one mile from the Historic District, in the newer River Valley Mall and Restaurant section of town. And just 20 minutes south of Historic Lancaster, lie the scenic Hocking Hills. This rural, wooded region features hundreds of private cabins and cottages that are available for rental year-round.