York (Pennsylvania)

By plane

York has no local international airport, but nearby Harrisburg has the Harrisburg International Airport. For more direct flights, people can fly into BWI airport in Baltimore, or possibly to Philadelphia. The York Airport is 7 miles past the city on US 30 and is a general aviation airport with no scheduled flights.

By train

Nearby Lancaster has an AMTRAK stop on the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh line. Nearby Harrisburg also has a transportation center that provides service for AMTRAK trains on the same line.

By car

Using a car is the easiest way to arrive in York. The following highways connect the city with others in the region:

• I-83 south Harrisburg and I-83 north Baltimore
• US-30 west Lancaster & Philadelphia and US-30 east Gettysburg

By bus

Greyhound operates a station in York with connections to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and beyond.

Walking is the easiest way to explore the downtown area, as everything is close enough together. Municipal parking garages are available with very reasonable rates ($0.75/hr). Rabbit Transit is also an option when getting around the city but can be fairly expensive if used multiple times for short distances. All day passes are available though for those that want to use the bus to get around.

• William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum

  phone: +1 717-848-3610
  address: 123 E Philadelphia St

• Wolfgang Candy Company Factory Tour

  address: 50 E. 4th Ave
  Take the Wolfgang Factory Tour! Free samples of chocolate on the tour and discounted chocolate for sale at the end.

• Harley Davidson Factory Tour

  address: 1425 Eden Rd
  Come see where America's favorite motorcycles are made. Tours are free and last about one hour (M-F 9AM-2PM). Please dress appropriately for factory tours. Reservations requested for group of 10 or more. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the factory tour.

• Martin's Potato Chip Factory Tour

  address: 5847 Lincoln Highway (US Route 30)
  Take a 45-minute tour of the Martin's Potato Chip Factory. Reservations required.

• Snyder's of Hanover Factory Tour

  address: 1350 York St
  Take a 1-hour tour of the Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Company Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of tour.

• Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center

  phone: +1 717-846-1111
  address: 50 North George St
  Go see performances from local and national stars on stage. Ticket prices are fair since this is a non-profit organization.

• York Barbell Factory Tour

  address: 3300 Board Rd
  One of the largest producers of weight lifting and exercise equipment, it produces some of the equipment used by Olympic athletes, and can be found all around the world.

• York Revolution

  address: 50 Washington St
  An independent minor league baseball team that plays in the Atlantic League. They play at Sovereign Bank Stadium in downtown York. Season lasts from May to September.

• York Expo Center

  phone: +1 717-848-2596
  address: 334 Carlisle Ave
  The York Expo Center hosts many events throughout the year including the York Fair in September which is America's longest running public fair.
• Historic Downtown York: Take a tour through downtown York to see the city's historic roots.

• York Barbell Weight Lifting Hall of Fame

  address: 3300 Board Rd
  Take a tour of the world's largest weight lifting producer, also visit the weight lifting hall of fame

• Heritage Hills Hotel and Golf Resort

  address: 2700 Mount Rose Ave
  Fun for the entire family, eat at the pub, or for more finder dining Iron Woods. A golf course voted one of Pennsylvania's best and in the winter time a snow tubing experience that can't be forgotten at Avalanche Express. There is also a miniature golf course and summer kids camps. Heritage Hills even has a spa and hair stylist.

• West Manchester Mall

  phone: +1 717-764-5942
  address: 1800 Loucks Rd
  A great mall with tons of shops and restaurants, also the Regal Cinemas movie theater is there. (has since become partially abandoned. Regal Cinemas is still quite popular, and some new shops have been and are in construction.)

• Frank TheaterIt has HD screens and extremely comfortable chairs.

• York City Ice Arena

  address: 941 Vander Ave
  The coolest fun around York. It has ice skating classes, free skates, a concession stand, and there is an ice rink to watch local and high school games.

• Couselor ParkCouselor Park is a fun time for everyone, with a running track, six basketball courts, a pond for fishing and skating in the winter, three playgrounds, six baseball fields, and multiple soccer fields.

• Springetsberry ParkA park on the east end of town, amazing fun for everyone. It has a long jogging track, a huge playground, multiple soccer and baseball fields. Basketball courts, and an outdoor hockey rink. It even has a summer festival called Saturday in Park with tons of food trucks and a brilliant Fire Work Show.

• Out Door Country Club (ODCC)

  phone: +1 717-764-1188
  address: 1157 Detwiler Dr
  Established 1892 it is one of York's Premiere Golf Courses. It also has one of the best restaurants in all of York. It also has a driving range, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a pub for after a long day of golf.

• Colony Park Lanes North and EastTwo great bowling alleys with fun for everyone. It has the lanes available for rent and league play. A bar for those of age, a concession stand, and an arcade.

• Wolfgang Candy

  address: 50 E. 4th Ave
  Wolfgang Chocolate factory store with chocolate to please anybody.

• Stauffer's Cookie Outlet

  phone: +1 717 848-6630
  address: 375 S Belmont St
  Stauffer's cookies are sold from an outlet store in downtown York.

• West Manchester Town Center

  phone: +1 717-764-5942
  address: 1800 Loucks Rd
  Go shopping, have dinner, and catch a newly released movie all in the same location.

• York Galleria

  address: One York Galleria
  A great two-story mall with a food court, sears, Bon Ton and JCPenny. Great fun for everyone. It has something for everyone and even has an arcade.

• York Central Market House

  address: 34 W. Philadelphia St
  Numerous food stalls perfect for lunch time browsing. Reasonable prices and something for everyone ($3-6).

• The Left Bank

  phone: +1 717-843-8010
  address: 120 N. George St
  Named for the Left Bank in Paris France, this restaurant offers a wide variety of international cuisine at affordable prices.

• The Roosevelt Tavern

  phone: +1 717-854-7725
  address: 50 N Penn St
  This building dates back to 1860 and is one of the finest restaurants in York, famous for the delicious cream of crab soup.

• White Rose Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 717-848-5369
  address: 48 N Beaver St
  Delicious food at affordable prices. Everything from Quesidilla's to their famous crab pretzels

• Rutters Farm StoreRutters is a staple in York and all over south central Pennsylvania. You can get everything from a dozen eggs to some made-to-order sandwiches. They are all over York for your convenience and some are even equipped with gas stations and car washes making it all more the convenient.

• Round the Clock Diner

  address: 222 Aresenal Rd
  Round the Clock Diner, open literally around the clock. A typical diner with a long menu and many choices. The food is delicious and cheap. A great place for Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast.

• Alexanders Diner

  address: 840 Carlisle St
  An extremely cheap family diner with excellent food. Great for breakfast for anyone and can eat a very filling breakfast for under four dollars.

• A Won Buffet

  address: 907 Loucks Rd
  A Tasty and cheap Chinese buffet. Lunch special can eat for under six dollars, it has a great selection of traditional Chinese cuisine mixed in with some American dining (for those feeling less adventurous).

• Roburrito'sWith multiple locations across York, Roburrito's has gained a reputation amongst locals as an excellent low-cost burrito diner.

• Fujihana

  phone: +1 717 845-8988
  address: 935 Loucks Rd
  One of several hibachi locations in York. This one is the best but also the most expensive. The staff is energetic and obviously love their job. Come on one of the weekend nights, and be thirsty. They have squeeze bottles filled with sake and they're not afraid to use them.

• Tokyo Diner

  phone: +1 717 755-9638
  address: 2300 E Market St
  Another hibachi joint in York. This one has the distinction of being the least expensive. The food is great, on par with Fujihana. The place is quiet if you come to sit with your friends to chat, something Fujihana can't match.

• Emperors Chinese Food and Sushi

  phone: +1 717 650-1618
  address: 1405 Kenneth Rd
  This Chinese restaurant rivals Tokyo Diner and Fujihana, albeit not as well. The food is not as great as either and the prices aren't as good as Tokyo Diner's. If you do decide to go, go on a Monday, which features 50% off hibachi dinners.

• Ember's Restaurant and Lounge

  phone: +1 717 755-3761
  address: 100 Memory Ln
  This restaurant is off Memory Lane and features seafood and salads in addition to its famous steaks.

• MexItaly

  phone: +1 717 600-8226
  address: 1170 Haines Rd
  Mexican/Italian fusion restaurant. Order pizza and tacos at the same place!

• Guadalajara

  phone: +1 717 801-1238
  address: 2600 E. Market St
  One of the best Mexican restaurants in York. The atmosphere is upbeat and the employees are friendly. The food is fantastic. It's attached to a Quality Inn, so be on the lookout or you may miss it.

• Bel Paese

  phone: +1 717 840-4040
  address: 1201 Memory Lane Ext.
  Authentic Italian cuisine. A bit pricey, but that's the cost of a high-quality meal.

• Jackie B's

  phone: +1 717 854-6247
  address: 300 Mulberry St
  Wings, prime rib, steaks, seafood.

• Banana Max

  phone: +1 717 600-1133
  address: 1401 Roosevelt Ave
  A bar, Drink specials on Thursday and Saturday 8PM-midnight, DJ dance party Tu-Sa. Friday Happy Hour and free food at the buffet.

• Cobblestones

  phone: +1 717-848-3866
  address: 205 S. George St
  A restaurant and sports emporium, with 67 beers on tap. The perfect place to watch the big game or to simply go and relax with friends. 6 pro sized pool tables, a balcony for private viewing, NTN trivia, and over 40 TVs including 4 large HD projection screens

• Four Points by Sheraton

  phone: +1 717-846-4940
  address: 1650 Toronita St
  All guests are welcome to use the large indoor pool, restaurant & bar, the high-speed internet in all of the redesigned guest rooms, cable TV, and all rooms are non-smoking. Great rates are available for great customer service and rooms.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites

  phone: +1 717-741-1000
  address: 140 Leader Heights Rd
  All rooms include a microwave and mini-fridge, and complimentary Wi-fi. Free hot breakfast.

• Country Inn & Suites by Carlson

  phone: +1 717-747-5833
  address: 245 St. Charles Way
  This hotel features country-style décor, free high speed internet, an indoor pool and fitness center.

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 717-840-1500
  address: 1550 Mount Zion Rd
  All rooms include cable and premium TV channels, a refrigerator, and free internet access.

• The Yorktowne Hotel

  phone: +1 717-848-1111
  address: 48 East Market St
  Free Wi-Fi, valet parking, washer and dryer, and two on site restaurants (including one that is rated four diamonds by AAA) are at the three-star Yorktowne Hotel.

• Wingate by Wyndham

  phone: +1 717-848-2100
  address: Arsenal Road And North George St
  All guests can enjoy a free hot continental breakfast, free high-speed wired and wireless internet, and the indoor heated pool.

• Heritage Hills Resort

  phone: +1 717-755-0123
  address: 2700 Mount Rose Ave
  One of the nicest hotels in York, with many other amenities offered. Never a dull day in Heritage Hills, it has the Serenity Spa, a golf course voted one of the best in Pennsylvania, miniature golf, a driving range, avalanche express snow tubing in the winter time, and it has two restaurants.

• Day Six MotelsCheap stays with comfortable accommodations, great if your just passing through or if you don't want to spend a lot of money. Right up the hill from the Four Points by Sheraton.

• YorkPA.orgOfficial web site run by the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

• InYork.comNews portal run by the York Dispatch.

Nearby destinations suitable for day trips include:

• Gettysburg — Explore Civil War country.
• Harrisburg — Explore the Capital of Pennsylvania.
• Hershey (Pennsylvania) — Explore chocolate country.
• Lancaster (Pennsylvania) — Explore Amish country.
• Gifford Pinchot State Park is a fifteen minute drive north of York along I-83 and offers camping, canoe/kayak rentals, a small beach, and other outdoor fun. It has camp ground available for rent and is right off of lake Redman and is open for family fun in the sun. Nature walks is also a huge attraction, and adventuring through the trails Pinchot has to offer is an exciting day for any thrill seeker.
• Washington D.C. — 1½ hour drive away, experience the best the capitol of our country has to offer.
• Baltimore, Maryland — About an hour away go see an Orioles or Ravens game, or spend the day in the exciting inner harbor. Or just go for a relaxing dinner in Little Italy or Greektown.

York is a destination on the American Industry Tour from Boston to Chicago.