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Have a book lover on your list?
Head to In Between Pages, located in the Royal Square District of downtown York City. You’ll find two massive floors of used books in every genre. While browsing the huge selection of books and records, you can even grab a coffee there.
Crafty artisans more your gift-giving style?
The Watchmaker’s Daughter has an awesome collection of locally made, handmade, and vintage jewelry pieces, as well as permanent jewelry. This third-generation jeweler is located on North Beaver Street across from Central Market and Sunrise Soap Company, a one-of-a-kind body care shop where all of the high-quality products are made with love.
Looking for York County souvenirs or clothing for stocking stuffers? Check out Inspired Imagez located inside Central Market for a wide range of colorful keepsakes of many York County landmarks and attractions.
Check out Fabric of Society York, an instructional studio and community space that holds classes and events for all ages for handicrafts, art making, creativity, and more.
For candle fans, visit Apricity. This husband-and-wife, family-run business is passionate about creating handmade goods that reflect their commitment to beauty and purpose.
You’ll find beautiful stained glass creations in all shapes, sizes, themes, and colors at Candi J. Duda Stained Glass & Garden Art. Or, gift someone a class to create their own unique glass masterpiece.
Gifts galore
Collage Shop has a wonderful collection of items you can't find many other places, and it’s all of high quality. You’ll also find interesting York County-centric merchandise and they wrap everything so perfectly!
Oxford Hall Celtic Shop & Tea Cafe has an extensive variety of Irish and Celtic goods and is the perfect place to pick up gifts and clothing. Treat yourself after shopping to a pot of hot tea and lunch in their cozy café.
Dover Antique Mall has more fun finds than you’d expect and the vintage and antique items hold so much character. It’s interesting to see things from the past that can tell such amazing stories.
For outdoor enthusiasts, head to Uller’s Outdoor and let their experienced staff help you select the right items for skiing, pickleball, disc golf, water sports, and more.
Refillism makes eco-friendly products accessible and practical for everyday life. From reusable kitchen essentials to refillable personal care items, each choice brings us one step closer to a waste-free world. Shop online or in-store for unique, earth-loving reusable and zero waste essentials.
Christmas Tree Hill – In the Mansion is a treasured and historic York landmark that has been restored to showcase the most exciting gift, home accessory, collectible and Christmas presentation you have ever seen, with three floors of seasonal gift displays and themed rooms.
Foodie finds
Brown’s Orchard and Farm Market is the perfect place to sip a delicious coffee while browsing fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, tasty side dishes, fudge, and more.
At Locals’ Market, you’ll find super friendly staff, excellent customer service, tasty treats made by other local small businesses, huge breakfast sandwiches, plus fresh subs, salads and sides. Pair with a visit to Dills Tavern and the Eichelberger Distillery right next door.
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market is popular for their baked goods (whoopie pies, sugar cookies, fruit pies, apple fritters, and more) and they have great fresh produce.
White Clover Family Farm offers fresh, homemade products that you can feel good about consuming. They also provide a great sense of community and support other local businesses and organizations in times of need. Follow Farmer Nate on Facebook for entertaining posts all year long.
Discover a full range of gourmet popcorn flavors, handcrafted to perfection, at Half Nuts Popcorn. From sweet to savory, they have something to satisfy every craving: cheesy, chocolate, festive, fruity hot, nutty, salty, and sweet, available with and without nuts. Yum!
The Pretzel Classics Gift Box from The Pretzel Company is a ready-to-give present you can ship to all 50 states. It’s loaded with eight soft handmade pretzels, salt, dip, and instructions all inside an attractive gift box. These pretzels are featured by Oprah Winfrey on her 2025 Oprah’s Favorite Things list!
Walking tours
Taste2Tour is dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage and diverse culinary scene of our area. This tour offers a curated selection of the finest restaurants, eateries, and food artisans that York City has to offer.
York Architecture Illustrated -- Walking Tours highlight the historic architectural sites along York's West Market Street corridor, between Pershing Avenue and Continental Square. Step into the rich tapestry of our past, where every building has a tale to tell as you learn interesting facts and figures.
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