York County, PA: Your Hub & Spoke Location

Welcome to York County, Pennsylvania, your gateway to an authentic American experience in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. Step into history at Revolutionary War and Civil War sites, then explore charming small towns filled with shopping, cafés, and art galleries. Taste local flavors with farm-to-table dining, Pennsylvania Dutch favorites, and craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries—all proudly made here.

Bring the family for hands-on museums, seasonal festivals, and kid-friendly attractions, or head outdoors to bike the Heritage Rail Trail, kayak the Susquehanna River, and enjoy scenic parks. Round out your visit with live theater, music, murals, and cultural events. In York County, you’ll find history, food, family fun, and adventure—all in one unforgettable destination.

Don't just take our word for it....

Visit the USA has put together a page showcasing the top Pennsylvania destinations. The best part is that York County is the most centrally located of them all...hence the perfect "hub & spoke" destination! Check it out!

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Places to Stay in York County

How to Get Around

York County Transportation

Bailey Coach

Family-owned and operated since 1998. Offering 55-, 47-, 40-, 26-, and 14-passenger luxury motorcoaches, Lincoln Town cars, passenger vans, wedding, and employee shuttle services. Bailey…

Unique Chauffeured Services

Luxury ground transportation since 1982, our fleet consists of over 80 vehicles, all sizes and shapes. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Groups, meetings and conventions, airport services…

Know Before You Go: Visiting York County, PA

Visas

Some foreign travelers need Visas to enter the United States. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of State's website. 

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You may need to bring an outlet adapter on your trip. The United States and Canada use 110 to 120 volts AC, whereas most of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand use 240 volts. 

Customs

When you land in the United States, you will be sent through Customs at the airport. Find more information about that on the Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's website. 

Dollar signSales Tax

Most of the state of Pennsylvania adds a 6% sales tax on goods. This is added on top of the amount shown on the price tag. Some goods that you won't see sales tax on are clothes, shoes, and groceries.

Tipping & Gratuities

There are many situations throughout the United States in which tipping is expected. Here are some examples and typical amounts:

Tip jarWaiters and Waitresses: 15-20% of your total check. Please note, some restaurants add gratuity to the total cost of your bill, so an additional tip is not needed.

Bartenders: 10-15% of your total tab.

Hotel Bellhops: $1-$2 per piece of luggage.

Hotel Cleaning Staff: $2-$5 per day.

Parking Valets: $5

Cab/Rideshare Drivers: 10-15% of total cost. 

Located Near FIVE International Airports

front of Harrisburg International Airport

Other Important Information

Time Zone

Eastern Time Zone - EST

Eastern Daylight Time - EDT

York, Pennsylvania is GMT/UTC - 4h during Daylight Saving Time.

Area Code

Dial +1 when making phone calls. For emergencies, dial 911.

Currency

US Dollar (U$$)

Banknotes come in denominations of US$ 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100.

Start Planning Your Trip!

Coming with a group and want our help planning your York County extravaganza? Check out our Group Tour Guide!

Want to plan your own York County fun? Check out our Travel Guide!

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