Fulton Opera House, Lancaster

Name: Fulton Opera House
Address: 12 N Prince St, Lancaster, 17603-3808, United States
Telephone: +1 717-397-7425

#19 among attractions in Lancaster

Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Regional 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. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 40°2'17"N, 76°18'30"W

Address

12 N Prince StLancaster Central Business DistrictLancaster 17603-3808 United States

Contact

+1 717-397-7425

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Day trips

Fulton Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chameleon Club, Clipper Magazine Stadium, The Ware Center, Central Market.

~1310 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Chameleon Club, Lancaster
7 min walk • The Chameleon Club is an iconic music venue located in the historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball
Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster
20 min walk • Clipper Magazine Stadium is a cornerstone of entertainment in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering locals and tourists alike a classic American pastime in the form of baseball. This modern ballpark, which opened its gates in 2005, serves as the home field for the...
~260 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Ware Center, Lancaster
2 min walk • The Ware Center is a performing arts center located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. First opened in 2008, it has been a satellite campus of Millersville University since 2010. Along with the Winter Center, The Ware Center is a venue for Millersville University’s Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Romanesque architecture, Market
Central Market, Lancaster
14 min walk • Central Market, also known as Lancaster Central Market, is a historic public market located in Penn Square, in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Until 2005, the market was the oldest municipally-operated market in the United States.
~360 ftE
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
Hager Building, Lancaster
2 min walk • Hager Building is a historic commercial building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban and built in 1910–1911.
~850 ftS
Church
St. Mary's Church, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, more commonly known as Historic St. Mary's Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
~1480 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Demuth Museum, Lancaster
8 min walk • Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to the paintings of Charles Demuth located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street.
~1610 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Village Nightclub, Lancaster
8 min walk • The Village Nightclub, also known as The Village, is a nightclub and music venue located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The club opened in 1953 and has hosted many famous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult and Kansas.
~1450 ftE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster
8 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest in the state. The remains of both Thomas Mifflin and Thomas Wharton are interred at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
~1000 ftSE
Convention center
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Lancaster County Convention Center is a publicly owned convention center in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. With initial site preparation in late 2006 and completion in the summer of 2009, the Lancaster County Convention Center is one of several projects intended to help revitalize downtown Lancaster.
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Memorial, Gothic Revival architecture
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Lancaster
1 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 43-foot tall Gothic Revival memorial which stands in Penn Square in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was dedicated on July 4, 1874, at its present site on the Northeast intersection of King and Queen Streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fulton Opera House open?

Fulton Opera House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Friday 8 pm - 10:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 12 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fulton Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Lancaster (1 min walk), The Trust Performing Arts Center, Lancaster (1 min walk), The Ware Center, Lancaster (2 min walk), W. W. Griest Building, Lancaster (3 min walk).

How to get to Fulton Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fulton Opera House:

Bus

West King and Mulberry Water Street • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
North Queen and King Fulton Bank • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (29 min walk)