Very neat shop! Very local shop in Lancaster with lots of various handmade products from local vendors. There's a wide selection of neat stuff and something for everyone! Great place for looking for gifts! And the shop is very large and the staff are friendly.

This place is amazing. If you ever have an hour or 2 to just walk around the store it's definitely worth it. My husband sells his hot sauce (Island Harmony Hot Sauce) here so we go frequently to stock back up especially during holidays.

Big funky store featuring local artists’ work, and second hand/vintage collections. I was amazed by the quality offered here! They had anything and everything you could expect: old records, handmade jewelry, prints, stickers, posters, second hand decor, clothes, ornaments, etc. I loved all the Lancaster/PA-specific merchandise right when you enter! This was the highlight of my day trip to Lancaster!

This is an awesome space that features over 60 vendors selling art, crafts, collectibles and antiques in little nooks around the space. You’ll find all types of items that you haven’t thought about in years. It has a nostalgic effect that is super fun and takes you back to simpler times. A great spot for locals and tourists alike, as they have a ton of local novelties and snacks to check out.

It's hard to explain Building Character. Is it a kitschy thrift store? Yes. Is it a local art dealer. Also yes. Is it someplace you could spend all day and still not see everything? Absolutely yes. If you are anywhere near Lancaster, just make the trip to Building Character. It's amazing.

Something for everyone here! Make time to visit all the booths and don't miss the old printing presses in the back. Super friendly folks work here! A fabulous place for gifts. You will visit several times a year.

I always love seeing all the unique crafters and creations along with the vintage vendors. Seems like there might be a little bit of a shift to more vintage than crafters.

Everything from vintage clothing and dishware, antiques to local, handmade art and decor...think 'junktique'. 50+ $tall$ on a variety of floors...allow at least a hour to take it all in ... housewares, tools, trinkets, trains, records, clothes, furniture and fixtures et al. A total theatre experience. The magnitude might seem overwhelming ... take your time. There's a treasure there waiting for you! Not the least of which the Letterpress Museum tucked in the back. The first time we stopped in from Boston we were just about out the door after 45+ minutes. Our friend(?) mentioned a coat on an upper floor that looked like something my wife would wear ... 20 minutes later the coat and wife appeared ...victorious. It has become the go-to arts and crafts party coat. BUiLDiNG CHARACTER is always on the agenda on our stops in Lancaster.