Guidebook for Downtown York

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Guidebook for Downtown York

Nearby Attractions

York is the perfect home base for exploring the region. Check out a few of our favorites.
Interested in history? Check out the Gettysburg National Military Park and Battlefield. Gettysburg is a 45 minute drive west of downtown York. As you drive you'll pass through some beautiful countryside!
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Gettysburg
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Interested in history? Check out the Gettysburg National Military Park and Battlefield. Gettysburg is a 45 minute drive west of downtown York. As you drive you'll pass through some beautiful countryside!
The sweetest place on Earth! Hershey is home to Hershey Park, a massive amusement park with nearby concert venue.
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Hershey
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The sweetest place on Earth! Hershey is home to Hershey Park, a massive amusement park with nearby concert venue.

Sights around town

Here are some of our favorite landmarks in downtown York.
Built in 1888, this Dempwolf designed building is still a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. We suggest picking up a bite to eat and heading up to the loft, located just above the Take Five Expresso coffee shop, to people watch and admire the architecture. The apartment is situated just around a corner from the market house. The Market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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Central Market House
34 W Philadelphia St
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Built in 1888, this Dempwolf designed building is still a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. We suggest picking up a bite to eat and heading up to the loft, located just above the Take Five Expresso coffee shop, to people watch and admire the architecture. The apartment is situated just around a corner from the market house. The Market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
This section of the block is home to some of the oldest buildings in York--The Golden Plough Tavern (1741) and the Gates House (1751), which was the home of General Horatio Gates while the Second Continental Congress convened in York in 1777.
Colonial Complex
157 W Market St
This section of the block is home to some of the oldest buildings in York--The Golden Plough Tavern (1741) and the Gates House (1751), which was the home of General Horatio Gates while the Second Continental Congress convened in York in 1777.
Pretty alley behind the Central Market House with outdoor seating and frequent events like live music.
Cherry Lane
Cherry Lane
Pretty alley behind the Central Market House with outdoor seating and frequent events like live music.
Go on a mural viewing walk throughout york, especially in the Royal Square District. Check out: https://www.royalsquaredistrict.com/murals
Royal Square District
101 South Duke Street
Go on a mural viewing walk throughout york, especially in the Royal Square District. Check out: https://www.royalsquaredistrict.com/murals

Get into Nature

Options for getting a breath of fresh air and working off all of those delicious treats from Central Market.
If you need a breath of fresh air and some easy walking trails, head over to the Nixon Park Nature Center. They have an indoor educational center plus nearly 200 acres of land to roam. Our favorite is taking the kids to hunt for tadpoles in the stream. If you have little ones who don't mind getting dirty this is a must see. https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/richard-nixon-parks/nixon-nature-center-parks.html
Nixon Park Nature Center
5922 Nixon Dr
If you need a breath of fresh air and some easy walking trails, head over to the Nixon Park Nature Center. They have an indoor educational center plus nearly 200 acres of land to roam. Our favorite is taking the kids to hunt for tadpoles in the stream. If you have little ones who don't mind getting dirty this is a must see. https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/richard-nixon-parks/nixon-nature-center-parks.html
750 acre park with beautiful older growth forests. Lots of hiking trails and views of the surrounding land. https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html
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Rocky Ridge Park
3699 Deininger Rd
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750 acre park with beautiful older growth forests. Lots of hiking trails and views of the surrounding land. https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge-parks.html
A 20+ mile long car-free rail trail for walking or biking. It passes through gorgeous country side and through a few quaint towns where you can grab a bite to eat just off the trail. This is a local favorite. You can catch the trail at the corner of W Philadelphia and N Pershing. https://www.yorkcountytrails.org/trails/heritage-rail-trail-county-park/
Heritage Rail Trail County Park
Heritage Rail Trail County Park
A 20+ mile long car-free rail trail for walking or biking. It passes through gorgeous country side and through a few quaint towns where you can grab a bite to eat just off the trail. This is a local favorite. You can catch the trail at the corner of W Philadelphia and N Pershing. https://www.yorkcountytrails.org/trails/heritage-rail-trail-county-park/

Local Shopping

Great for gifts!
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Sunrise Soap Company
29 N Beaver St
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Great for gifts!
A smorgasbord of antiques and other bits and pieces from the past. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Refindings
465 E Prospect St
A smorgasbord of antiques and other bits and pieces from the past. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Eat and Drink

There is lots to eat and drink within walking distance of our place. Check out these hyper-local options and a few that are worth the drive.
Loads of beers on tap and frequent live music. A local favorite any night.
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Holy Hound Taproom
57 W Market St
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Loads of beers on tap and frequent live music. A local favorite any night.
More of a wine person? Check out the Handsome Cab.
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The Handsome Cab Restaurant & Wine Bar
106 N George St
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More of a wine person? Check out the Handsome Cab.
A local fine dining favorite.
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The Left Bank Restaurant & Bar
120 N George St
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A local fine dining favorite.
Great light breakfast spot or lunch spot.
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Prince Street Cafe, York
2 W Market St
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Great light breakfast spot or lunch spot.
Fabulous local coffee shop. If you like cinnamon rolls get the cinnamon roll.
i-ron-ic Coffee Shop and Art Boutique
256 W Philadelphia St
Fabulous local coffee shop. If you like cinnamon rolls get the cinnamon roll.
Local daytime favorite with hidden courtyard and cozy seating.
Molly’s Courtyard Cafe
46 W Philadelphia St
Local daytime favorite with hidden courtyard and cozy seating.
The closest restaurant to the apartment and a local favorite.
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White Rose Bar & Grill
48 N Beaver St
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The closest restaurant to the apartment and a local favorite.
Relaxing outdoor seating with views of the Susquehanna River and historic bridge. Reservation recommended! You'll need your car for this one.
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John Wright Restaurant
234 N Front St
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Relaxing outdoor seating with views of the Susquehanna River and historic bridge. Reservation recommended! You'll need your car for this one.

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Central Market House is open Thursdays and Saturdays.

Hours: 7am-2pm.
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Check out First Friday happenings

York hosts its First Friday celebration on the 1st Friday of every month. Make sure to spend the night enjoying the special events the downtown has to offer. Check out event details here: https://www.downtownyorkpa.com/firstfridays
子連れ旅行

If you forgot a necessity you can run over to Rite Aid.

Rite Aid is located just over on Market Street and is a less than 5 minute walk.