York Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Christmas Magic Tour

Christmas Magic Tour, York

 TravelinMissy Says:  At Rocky Ridge State Park, you can walk through the park and look at all the holiday lights & decorations. There's food & hot drinks, usually set up as fundraisers from Girl Scout & other groups.When: November 26 - December 31, 2004 Closed December 24 & 25 Monday - Friday 6... 

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour, York

 ringleader Says:  Information for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts (from their website):Tours are free and last approximately one hour.Tours begin at regular intervals between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. It is... 

Wolfgang Candy factory

Wolfgang Candy factory, York

 davecallahan Says:  This is a candy store/factory/museum.There were some candy samples to taste.The museum was momentos and historical pictures supplemented with a milk truck, international awards and facts about chocolate making.The tour was brief the day we were there because we did not... 

Harley Davidson

Harley Davidson, York

 Brix67 Says:  The Harley factory is here. Every year they have a big blow out and people from everywhere come. It does get crowded so book your hotel in advance or you probably will not find a room. They also have tours here is the Harley website with link to Yorks... 

York Murals

York Murals, York

 Stellaluna Says:  When driving or walking around the city of York you will see about 20 murals painted on the sides of buildings. When I lived downtown the mural below was painted on the side of my apartment. It made it super easy to tell people exactly where I lived. The murals depict life... 

General Gates House, Plough Tavern & Log House

General Gates House, Plough Tavern & Log House, York

 Stellaluna Says:  These three buildings really show life in early York. The Plough Tavern was built in 1741. It presents the significant role a tavern played in a community as hotel, restaurant and source for news. The Gates House, built in 1751reflects the year 1778 when General Gates... 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn York

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Restaurants  

Friendly's Ice Cream: nice restaurant....

Friendly's Ice Cream: nice restaurant...., York

 davecallahan Says:  We had had a huge lunch so we skipped supper and stopped in the restaurant just for ice cream. They had a tremondous assortment of ice cream products and flavors from which to choose. They had something called a Fribble (heavy duty milk shake) which I did not take although... 

Lone Star Steak House: filling.....

Lone Star Steak House: filling....., York

 davecallahan Says:  We stopped in here for lunch (we have had dinners at these places in other cities before).If you don't want beef, don't stop here because most of the menu is beef.But if you do like beef, you can't ask for a better cut nor can anyone prepare it any better.For Lunch, I went... 

Subs Unlimited/Tail Gaters: Avoid this one at all cost.

Subs Unlimited/Tail Gaters: Avoid this one at all cost., York

 MadeinItaly Says:  Food, Service, Atmosphere and Prices absolutely horrible! Smells terrible in the bar area. One place I will never adventure again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your joking, right? Maybe the Ketchup, I believe they did serve Heinz! 

The Yellow Umbrella: Hearty Deli Sandwiches

The Yellow Umbrella: Hearty Deli Sandwiches, York

 Stellaluna Says:  The Yellow Umbrella is a wonderful little deli and catering establishment. The menu features deli sandwiches and hoagies. You can phone or fax in your orders and they will be ready for pick-up. M-F 10:00AM-4:00PMSaturday 10:00AM-2:00PM Hind Quarter- Roast Beef, Crisp Bacon,... 

Shopping  

Galleria Mall: Malls & Shopping

Galleria Mall: Malls & Shopping, York

 TravelinMissy Says:  This is the largest shopping mall in York. It has BonTon, Sears, JCPenney & other fine retailers. There is tax-free shopping in PA on clothing.Also located in this area is Borders, Circuit City, Pargos, Texas Roadhouse, Christmas Tree Hill & Pfaltzgraff Outlet. Pfaltzgraff... 

The Galleria Mall: The East End Mall

The Galleria Mall: The East End Mall, York

 Stellaluna Says:  The York Galleria Mall is one of 2 major malls in the York area. This mall is located on the east end of town and is larger than the other mall. You?ll find over 107 stores. The anchor stores are the BonTon, Boscov's, Sears and Jc Penney's. 

The West Manchester Mall: Shopping in the West End

The West Manchester Mall: Shopping in the West End, York

 Stellaluna Says:  The West Manchester mall is located on the west end of town and houses approximately 65 shops. The anchor stores are Wal-Mart, Value City, Hecht's and the BonTon. It's definitely not a boutique Mall but it's very serviceable for the area. Shopping HoursMon to Sat 10am -... 

Local Customs  

neighborhoods

neighborhoods, York

 davecallahan Says:  There are many diverse neighborhoods in York that were generated by groups of religiously or ethnically or economically connected people. Today there persist over a dozen such communities within the township.AvenuesDeversDoctors RowDowntownEast EndLocust StreetNewton... 

Get Loans and Get Fortunes Told

Get Loans and Get Fortunes Told, York

 dougie82 Says:  Having passed through several times on my way to more interesting places, I noticed that the most common things to find in York other than warehouses and 35mph or less signs is ample Fortune Teller/Tarot Reader establishments as well as more Quick-Cash Loan joints than I... 

Warnings and Dangers  

leave the lights on....

leave the lights on...., York

 davecallahan Says:  According to the crime statistics report, York, PA has nearly twice the crime rate as the average American city.These are the annual figures:11 murders, 40 rapes, 90 assaults, 225 robberies, 250 auto thefts, 2200 thefts/burglaries.I was totally surprised to learn that there... 

Watch Traffic Patterns

Watch Traffic Patterns, York

 TravelinMissy Says:  Driving on some PA roads can be dangerous. I-83 between York and Harrisburg, PA has really short exit and entrance ramps so use caution while entering and exiting the highways. Also, may sections of I-83 North of York do not have large medians and truck traffic and be... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Seven Valley's Vineyard and Winery

Seven Valley's Vineyard and Winery, York

 Stellaluna Says:  Finding this winery can sometimes be a task but once you know the way you will return often! The winery hosts many events that will teach you all about wine. Sign up for a red wine class and the owners and staff will walk you through the ins and outs of fine wine tasting.... 

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, York

 davecallahan Says:  Found this sign in one of York's many little parks (exact location eludes me at present).It proclaims York, NY to be the official birthplace of the official holiday of Thanksgiving.The first Thanksgiving meal was at Berkeley, VA along the James River in 1619(some claim it... 

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Old Historical Town
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Favorite thing: York has been around since the birth of our Nation. York has many historical sites.

There is the Gates and Plough Tavern on West Market Street. The colonial courthouse is just down the street.

There are museums, York Barbell a little north of York where Olympic Gold Medalist Bob Hoffman began a business.

Harley Davidson Final Assembly plant is in York and there are many annual events that take place for the whole family.

Written Feb 27, 2003

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