If local shopping is your thing, Building Character is a must-visit. Inside one giant building in…read moredowntown Lancaster, dozens and dozens of local businesses have stands inside selling all sorts of goodies- records, clothes, candles, books, toys, jewelry. They have it all! There's a restroom by the printing press.

So much fun! Tons of stuff to look at, including new and old. We spent an hour there!read more

Such a cute little shop in Lititz' main down town. Very kitschy with tons to explore and see. This…read moreis very "my mom" geared as a 28 year old, but I still loved walking through it and talking with the incredibly sweet workers.

This store is a wonderful place to find unique gifts. The size of the store is deceiving. It looks…read moresmall from the outside, but once inside, it opens up & there is a big room in the back. So many finds in this store. I am a big fan of the locally-handmade candles sold here. The scents last, even when the candle has burned down. The candles have super fun names too. These candles make such great gifts...even though I end up keeping them for myself! This store sells artistic teaspoons. I bought a set for my mom at Christmas & she got teary eyed, she loves cooking with them. I added a photo so you can see how special they are. The staff is ridiculously friendly & helpful. Everytime I enter the store, I am welcomed & always end up having a nice conversation w/the crew. I much prefer supporting local small businesses over purchasing gifts online or at a corporate mall. I recommend this small business & urge everyone to shop small. Keep being creative Calkins!!

An absolute gem of a store! We stopped in with three kids and spent a good deal of time soaking in…read morethe wonderful and extensive selection of beads, followed by their careful, deliberate designs of a couple of necklaces and a keychain. The folks helping us were amazing and happy to answer any questions we had about the process or even aesthetic choices, all while also being super nice throughout. A great place to bring kids for a treat, or maybe a date night!

Such a wonderful find! I was just walking around exploring downtown Lancaster and stumbled upon…read morethis spot. As a new bracelet maker, it was awesome! You can make your own bracelets right there, you can shop for supplies (beads, charms, wire, etc.), and you can buy already made jewelry. The staff was wonderful! Friendly and helpful. The selection was incredible! I LOVE the beads I bought here and have not found anything similar elsewhere. (Can y'all ship to me? ) A really great spot for learning more, browsing and shopping, etc. Had a great experience here and left with an awesome haul of beads and charms. If I lived in Lancaster, I'd be here weekly, if not daily.

One of my favorite places to visit for retro enthusiasm and vintage toys, books records, magazines,…read morecomics, jewelry, clothing, anything you can possibly imagine from the 1950s through the 1990s even some modern stuff what a great way to spend several hours perusing the aisles and reminiscing and maybe picking yourself up a few things. I definitely recommend stopping by.

Neat store - so much to see. Friendly staff…read more Not your typical multi vendor antique store. A good portion are the owners items for sale. Everything we saw was in really good condition. Prices were a little higher than what I expected. Make sure you visit the 2nd floor as well - some unique items as well.

Adamstown has three or four antique malls that I think are five-star-worthy. Mad Hatter is one of…read morethem. A lot of square footage, plenty of booths, an array of vendors and wares. Though I no longer actively collect -- I've downsized since selling my house -- I still look at items that interest me and rarely pass up a deal. Mad Hatter has beautiful pottery. (I've collected Hull and Roseville for 35+ years.) Several booths specialize in kitschy mid-century items which I find fun. I debated about purchasing the snack bowls I photographed, which my mom had in the 1950s. (Decided against it. Nostalgia didn't win out this time.) You can breeze through the mall or spend hours looking. Parking is easy, the staff is helpful and as said, if you're looking to build a collection, Mad Hatter is worth a visit.

This is one of the big ones.... LOTS OF GLASS! If you're looking for a swing vase they have them…read morein just about every shape and size available. The prices are steep but I'm sure they have what you're looking for The place is huge with multiple intersecting rooms. Lots of unique art but again, it's antique store pricing not thrift store pricing. I did not luck into any treasures today so I can't speak for their service but there were several people at the counter ready to assist if need be. Mad Hatter is just the ONE of the MANY antique shops in Adamstown, if you're headed this way plan for the day because there is a lot more to expmore

Excellent selection that is well kept in a temperature controlled atmosphere from what I could…read moretell. Items on display are tagged with prices that descend according to "if not sold by" dates which is honest and helpful. Staff is friendly and informative and delivery of the desk we bought came right on the time to which we agreed. They have an extensive selection of quality items and even full dining sets. We will return when in search for something else!

I consigned two love seats and they never sold them. I returned to pick them up only to find that…read morethe two pillows that came with the sofa when I originally bought the sofas were missing. The attitude of the staff and owner was rude and condescending. I now have my sofa's back but have a sofa that is a deep seating sofa with the pillows missing. They did not try to make this right at all. Horrible attitude of the owner and staff. Think twice before you take your items to them.

I have been to just about every antique store around and Seneca is my favorite. The customer…read moreservice is always great,and the amount of items to consider is great .

DEE'S BACK! Wonderful shop and a wonderful lady. Great place to browse and find that little gem…read moreyou've been looking for. We are thrilled that Dee reopened the store. So many great items and terrific prices. Well worth the trip! Suz and Chuck

We came here because Yelp said it was open until 5. Got here and found it closed Mon, Tues, Weds,…read moreand Sunday. I sure wish they'd update their hours on Yelp

If you are an artist or craftsperson, this store is a must-stop in Lancaster, Pa. They actually…read moremill their own yarn! Plenty of knitting supplies, but also handmade soaps, candles, and arthritis-friendly knitting needles and crochet hooks. Plenty of unusual gift items too.