Dips Local
Because lax parents need a game plan too
Dips Local is a parent-curated guide to making the most of Lancaster while your player calls F&M home. From where to eat and drink to where to stay, shop, recharge and spend the hours between games, we share the places we actually know and love — along with hidden gems, practical tips and recommendations passed along by other F&M lacrosse families.
The Dips Local Guide
Answers to some of the most common lax parent questions. Watch for updates throughout the season.
Dips Local: Eat & Drink
Lancaster has become a seriously good food town, and one of our favorite parts of Dips Local is helping F&M families figure out where to go. Whether you need a quick bite close to campus or somewhere worth making a reservation, the goal of this blog is point you toward the places F&M Lacrosse parents know and love — along with a few hidden gems you might otherwise miss.
Dips Local: Stay and Sleep
Game weekends, move-in, True Blue weekend, and graduation can make Lancaster hotels fill up quickly, so knowing your options matters. We’ll share the places F&M lacrosse families tend to return to, along with the details that can make a difference — distance from campus, walkability, parking, room size, breakfast, pools, and when an Airbnb might make more sense than a hotel.
Dips Local: Live Well
Staying well looks a little different for everyone, and this is where we’ll gather the resources that can make life in Lancaster easier for both students and parents. Think healthy food finds, fitness and recovery options, physical therapy, orthopedic urgent care, places to get outside, and a few ways to slow down and recharge when you need it.