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Attractions
& Points of Interest
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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