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A simple walk through downtown York is an incredible journey. In a few blocks, you'll encounter three centuries of American history and learn the stories of immigrant pioneers, Revolutionary War soldiers, 19th-century farmers, and modern-day craftspeople. You'll get to know the fascinating lives of military heroes, business tycoons and factory workers. You'll admire a beautifully preserved downtown and meet friendly Yorkers along the way.

Visiting historic downtown York with its easy access, abundant parking, broad sidewalks, and helpful signs is a snap. But that's York, a place where a simple and convenient visit turns out to be an unforgettable experience.

Agricultural Museum of York County
480 E. Market St., 717-848-1587.
collection reflects rich agricultural heritage of York County.

Bonham House
152 E. Market St., 717-848-1587.
Victorian townhouse once owned by artist Horace Bonham.

Central Market House
W. Philadelphia & N. Beaver Sts., 717-848-2243.
Century-old farmers market. www.centralmarkethouse.com

Farmer's Market
380 W. Market St., 717-848-1402.
Opened in 1866, York's oldest, operating market.

Fire Museum of York County
757 W. Market St., 717-843-0464.
Two centuries of firefighting equipment on display.

Golden Plough Tavern; General Horatio Gates House; Barnett Bobb Log Home
157 W. Market St., 717-845-2951.
Eighteenth Century museum complex including York's oldest building.

Industrial Museum of York County
217 W. Princess St., 717-846-6452.
Collection reflects diversified industrial heritage of York County.

Martin Library
159 E. Market St., 717-846-5300.
York's historic downtown library with Internet access.
www.yorklibraries.org

Murals of York
Contact 717-812-0722, for additional information.

Police Heritage Museum
54 W. Market St., 717-845-COPS.
Displaying 250 years of law enforcement history.
phm.yorkcity.org

Strand Capitol performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., 717-846-1111.
Concerts, plays, shows and films, call for information.
www.strandcapitol.org

The Historical Society of York County Museum & Library
250 E. Market St., 717-848-1587.
York's finest museum, genealogical library and historic sites.

Visitors Center
149 W. Market St., 717-669-4430.
Open 7days. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Worker's House Museum,
470 E. Market St., 717-852-7007.
Focusing on everyday life of factory worker's family.

York County Colonial Courthouse
205 W. Market St., 717-845-2951.
Continental Congress adopted Articles of Confederation here in 1777.

York County Convention & Visitors Bureau
One Market Way East, 717-848-4000.
Promoting York's attractions, restaurants and accommodations.  www.yorkpa.org

York Imperial Tour & Convention Coordinators
149 W. Market St., 717-755-0349.
Guided downtown tours for groups, seminars and conventions.

Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center
515 South George St., 717-848-3064.
Interactive health education programs for children and adults. www.byrneshec.com


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