Winter fun lasts long after the holiday season in York County, PA. Discover a few of our favorite wintertime activities! Plan a Winter Weekend Getaway! York County offers thrilling snow tubing and ice skating at AvalancheXpress, located at Heritage Hills Resort. Plan a perfect family vacation or…
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Christmas is now only a week away!! Here are a few ideas if you still need to pick up or order some local last-minute gifts. Eat, Drink, or Experience It Need a gift for someone who “already has everything”? Consider some delicious food or beverage items made right here in York County or gift…
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With the holidays fast approaching, a guide to York County shopping districts may be what you need to find those last-minute gifts. Downtown York City’s three districts Market District The Market District is anchored by the historic Central Market, which has dozens of vendors where you can find all…
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Looking for a road trip this month? The holiday season in York County, Pennsylvania, has always been a bright and colorful destination, and with the addition of a major new event this year, there are even more reasons to visit! Lights, Lights, Lights! Christmas Magic: A Festival of Lights has…
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Small Business Saturday is observed each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving as a way to encourage everyone to support small businesses that are so vitally important to our communities. The Explore York team wanted to share some of our favorite places to shop small in York County. Have a…
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Planning a large or small Thanksgiving feast for visiting family and friends? There are many fantastic farmers markets around York County, PA, where you can pick up amazing fresh and local goodies for your meal -- or for a hostess gift if you’re traveling -- along with mini gourds and pumpkins to…
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York County, PA, has a brand new museum where visitors can explore 300 years of American history, from York’s Revolutionary roots and industrial achievements to the history makers of today. The York County History Center Museum is located in a 19th century former steam-generating plant that has been…
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The fall season is a favorite in York County! Check out our sampling of things to do this month to celebrate the changing of the seasons! For more upcoming events, check out our event calendar! Enjoy the local harvest! Find the perfect pumpkin to bring home -- Whether you enjoy decorating with…
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Don't be like Linus and wait all night in the pumpkin patch for a great pumpkin to arrive -- get out and find one yourself! York County is teeming with prolific pumpkin patches, and you can traipse among the vines to find a gorgeous gourd just for you. Pick-your-own pumpkin experiences make a…
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Does anything perfectly capture the start of fall better than picking an apple straight from the tree? Break out your favorite pie recipes and stock up on those warm spices, because we have some beautiful family-owned orchards in York County for you to enjoy while you get the best fruits of the…
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