Fulton Opera House
The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Resident Theatres class B regional theater located in historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
A theatre inside Lancaster
You can stay in Lancaster
Fulton Opera House is inside Lancaster, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 53 miles south and Philadelphia is about 62 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Lancaster (LNS) has airline service, about 6 miles from Fulton Opera House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Lancaster. Green months are the mild ones.
Fulton Opera House
The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Resident Theatres class B regional theater located in historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is reportedly the oldest working theatre in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
- Type
- Theatre
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1964) · National Register of Historic Places (1969)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Where to stay near Fulton Opera House
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Lancaster (13) and East Lampeter Township (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fulton Opera House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | in town | — | 13 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 58,366 | $220K | — |
| East Lampeter Township | 5 mi east | 10 min | 68 40 hotels · 9 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 18,814 | $307K | C+ |
| Manheim Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 19 13 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 44,826 | $363K | B+ |
| Leacock Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 23 8 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,672 | $408K | — |
| East Hempfield Township | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 27,287 | $361K | B+ |
| West Lampeter Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 17,275 | $345K | A |
| Rapho Township | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 12,240 | $320K | — |
| Strasburg | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 3,085 | $354K | A+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fulton Opera House
Other well-known places within 63 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw63 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
125 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw63 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
Big draw62 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw62 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Fulton Opera House
Is Fulton Opera House in Lancaster?
Yes. It’s inside Lancaster, PA.
When is the best time to visit Fulton Opera House?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Fulton Opera House from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 53 miles south of Baltimore and about 62 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fulton Opera House?
Lancaster (LNS), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Fulton Opera House?
East Lampeter Township (5 mi, 68 places to stay), Manheim Township (4 mi, 19 places to stay) and Lancaster (in town, 13 places to stay).
Tips from people in Lancaster
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Lancaster’s Town Square.
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