The York center is around the area of Police Heritage Museum and the area of Glatfelter Paper Mill.
The best times to visit York are from May through September, when average highs range from 70 to 85 degrees. You'll find ample activities during the warm season and can expect hotel prices to be at their highest during this popular time of the year. Traveling in spring or fall can net you some lower rates if you're OK with high temps in the 50s and 60s. If you happen to be traveling in the winter, you'll enjoy the lowest rates of the year, albeit with temps in the mid-30s to the mid-40s and average lows at or below freezing.
The annual Old York Street Fair is held each year in May on Mother's Day, the National Street Rod Association Street Rod Nationals East takes place in June, and the York Fair is in September. The Harley Davidson Open House, also in September, draws more than 50,000 people a year, with festivities such as the Bike Night parade, tours of the assembly plant, demonstration rides, a skills competition, kids' activities, riding tours, and concerts.
AAA members, government employees, and members of the military get discounts at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, York. The hotel is a five-minute drive from both Heritage Hill Golf Course and York Little Theatre. Rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi, and you can get a nice seating area and a hot tub in your room if you opt for a suite. The indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center will rejuvenate you, and you can enjoy a cozy fireplace in the lobby. The hotel also offers a business center, free newspapers, and complimentary newspapers.
Wyndham Garden York offers discounts to government employees and members of the military. The elegant and brightly decorated hotel is in the York business district near the West Manchester Mall and Ski Roundtop. A refrigerator, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a deep soaking bathtub will give you pleasant, relaxing accommodations, and when you're not in your room you can swim in the outdoor pool, dine in the FenderZ Grill & Pub, and have a drink in the on-site bar. The hotel also provides a complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, discounted use of a fitness facility nearby, and a 24-hour business center.
Tru by Hilton York is a brightly decorated hotel that provides decent amenities for the money. Rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen televisions with premium channels, and free wired and wireless internet access. The hotel provides an on-site restaurant, fitness center, business center, and free breakfast.
Another value hotel is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites York, where your spacious, comfortable room will feature a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, and free wired and wireless internet. The hotel provides a seasonal outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness facilities, a 24-hour business center, and free breakfast.
York's historic districts offers strolls through the city's well-preserved past. The York Historic District is made up of the city's central business district and surrounding residential areas. The district contains 309 contributing buildings, highlighted by examples of Late Victorian and Classic Revival architectural styles.
Some of the structures are St. John's Episcopal Church (1765), the Friends Meeting House (1766-1783), the William C. Goodridge House (1827), and the Odd Fellows Hall (1850.)
York also has three historic districts that are residential neighborhoods. The Fairmount Historic District features 101 contributing buildings and one contributing site. The neighborhood was developed between 1889 and 1905 and illustrates Queen Anne and Second Empire styles. The Northwest York Historic District has 815 contributing buildings, one contributing site, and one contributing structure. Developed between 1882 and 1930, the neighborhood has notable examples of Late Victorian, Colonial Revival, and American Foursquare styles. The Springdale Historic District contains 199 contributing buildings and one contributing site. The neighborhood, developed between 1920 and 1950, includes Colonial Revival and Classic Revival styles.
The Golden Plough Tavern, the Gen. Horatio Gates House, and the Barnett Bobb House are within the York Historic District but listed on the National Register individually. The Golden Plough Tavern, built in 1741, and the Georgian-style Gen. Horatio Gates House, built in 1751, are connected by a shared kitchen and are now a museum operated by the York County History Center. The adjacent Barnett Bobb House, a two-story log dwelling build in 1811, is operated by the York County Heritage Trust as a museum.
Other important historic structures in York include the 1761 Cookes House, the 1766 York Meetinghouse, the 1863 Billmeyer House, the 1878 Laurel-Rex Fire Company House, the 1888 York Central Market, the 1907 Moorish Revival Temple Beth Israel, and so many more.
You could spend your entire vacation exploring the history of York through its historic districts and museums, but be sure to enjoy the city's parks, hiking trails, nightlife, shops, and restaurants as well. York, Pennsylvania, offers plenty of opportunities for fun and fascination in a trip you'll never forget.
Below are reviews of the city of York, PA from an actual visitor's perspective.
I use this hotel very often.
I was attending the Middle Atlantic District Convention of Barbershop Harmony Society. Everything was accessible (event, hotel, food, etc.).
The show with the Motown group was fantastic.
Very clean and quiet.
Was at York to attend the Train Collectors Association's bi-annual Eastern Division Train Meet at the fairgrounds. Will certainly book at La Quinta in the future (as I have several times in the past) for future trips to this event. Very convenient to the event venue.
Great restaurants!
The Brewery Tour!
I love the City of York because there are many things to see and do plus lots of eateries to try.
Scenic. Charming.
Shopping and restaurants were about two miles away.
My children live in the area so I have stayed in York off and on for many years. The local Convention & Visitors Bureau can direct visitors to a variety of cultural activities provided by local crafters and artisans as well as restaurants, gift shops and if necessary, mechanics, veterinarians, and urgent care doctors!
Very nice town, I traveled the area as I was there for a basketball tournament and every drive was super pretty!
Hotel was very well kept and clean. The restaurants were fast and friendly and had good food. It was a fun weekend. 🌞
Good restaurants. Friendly people. The event was held in a middle school which had very nice facilities for the singing.
We ate dinner at the Fig and Barrel one night and The First Post another night and the food and drinks were excellent at both places!
The rooms are very clean and comfortable with all amenities provided. Fiesta Mexico by the hotel was delicious. Great environment
We were there for the TCA Train Meet.
The old time diners, restaurants and local favorite foods.
My only experience of the city of York on this trip was the Susquehanna Folk Festival held at the York Expo Center. The music at the 2022 festival was EXCELLENT.
The people were really friendly. Very beautiful, clean place.
1.Multiple historic locations 2.Recent downtown renovations/revitalization 3.Multicultural food offerings 4.Central and Eastern Market fare 5.Harley-Davidson assembly facility
I am impressed with the surrounding area. Clean facility; accessible to the eating venues.
We had lived there for 13 years, so we loved returning. First Post Restaurant was AMAZING!
A fine hotel.
Came for a watch and clock regional event for the NAWCC so I didn't have time to do much else. Would love to come back and antique.
Only there on business. Ate at Denny's for breakfast it was very good.
Convenient to local restaurants and shopping.
Historic downtown area and some great restaurants.
BRINGING ME BACK HOME WHERE I LIVED MOST OF MY LIFE AS A YOUNG GIRL & WOMAN. ENJOYING OUR CENTRAL HS 60TH REUNION. THE BEST.
Wasn't here that long but it seems like a nice place.
Very scenic roads once you get out of town.
I can say that I didn't like the city of York at all. Congested and a traffic nightmare every day, all day, and into the evening as well. Horrible engineering on the streets and business access. If you miss your turn it isn't a matter of turning around and going right back, it is a nightmare in most instances. I have never seen more congestion in my life. You couldn't pay me enough to live in York, or Pennsylvania for that matter. The state is beautiful, but the highway system is horrific.