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The 10 Best Free Things to do in York, Pennsylvania (PA)
Billing itself as "The Factory Tour Capital of the World," York, Pennsylvania, is the home of thirteen different factories open to the general public. Find out how everything from potato chips to motorcycles are made! The free Harley-Davidson Motor Company Tour takes visitors into the plant to watch an assembly line churn out hogs. The York Barbell Factory includes the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame, where visitors can see such sights as a license plate torn in half using only bare hands.
Restaurants in York
1. Sunrise Soap Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Sunrise Soap Company is a unique, one-of-a-kind body care shop where everything is made on-site in our visitor friendly kitchen. Come in and see what we're making and stay to shop around. Call ahead to schedule a tour to watch us make soap!
2. Nixon Park Nature Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By gailm161 - York, United States
There so much to see and do here, hiking trails, center with all sorts of hands on activities, conference area and more. There is an area with all sorts of butterflies and moths, live bees, bird center live and stuffed, all sorts of animals stuffed, reptile area. Great time for kids and adults. I've spent time here since I was a kid.
3. Heritage Rail Trail County Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
The Heritage Rail Trail County Park is located in York PA. It begins a the Colonial Courthouse in York PA and heads south for 21.1 miles to the Maryland line where it connects with the Torry C. Brown Rail Trail. The trail surface is stone.
Reviewed By princetonarea - Princeton Junction, United States
Great trail -- changes name at the state line and continues to almost Baltimore. We parked at the county park at the new northern end (bathrooms!) but would have gone to the Route 30 trailhead if we had known about it. Had intended to park in downtown York but there's really no place for those who want to be out all day. 27 miles to the state line, 27 miles back. One suggestion: signage in all the town directing users to food and ice cream. Missing a chance to support local businesses!
4. Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations Tour Center & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
Established as an assembly facility in 1973, Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, PA assembles the Touring, Softail®, CVO™ and Trike models. They also perform a variety of manufacturing operations - making parts like frames, fuel tanks, and fenders. At the Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center, you'll explore exhibits that detail the manufacturing and assembly processes of the factory. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop for tour-related souvenirs. The Kids Corner, a specially designed area for visitors under the age of 12, makes the York facility an ideal family destination. Your factory tour begins with an introductory video and continues on the factory floor where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and products of Vehicle Operations. You'll be guided through the manufacturing of key components and the assembly of Softail, Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles. Then it's on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to shipping. Over the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have made the journey to York, Pennsylvania to witness passion forged in steel. At the Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center, you'll explore exhibits that detail the manufacturing and assembly processes of the factory. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop for tour-related souvenirs. The Kids Corner, a specially designed area for visitors under the age of 12, makes the York facility an ideal family destination. Your factory tour begins with an introductory video and continues on the factory floor where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and products of Vehicle Operations. You'll be guided through the manufacturing of key components and the assembly of Softail, Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles. Then it's on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to shipping. Over the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have made the journey to York, Pennsylvania to witness passion forged in steel.
5. York Central Market House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Eyeballs - York, United States
Stopped in to market for lunch while town. Lots of options, fun and vibrant atmosphere. Kids had pulled pork, dads had fried chicken. Great fish gumbo, tasty pretzel stand. If you like architecture, beautiful old building.
6. The York Emporium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Central Pennsylvania's used book and curiosity shop with 19,000 square feet of fun stuff in downtown York, PA. More than 250,000 titles on on the shelves (90% hardcover; 10% paperback) & comics & records & antiques & militaria & stuff.
7. New Eastern Market Co
8. Perrydell Farm Dairy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By manmoon1 - Dover, United States
A local deli with milk, eggs and some refrigerated salads etc.They have homemade ice cream that is scrumptious! You can then go outside and watch the cows.
9. Lake Redman
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By DillonM1905 - Eldersburg, United States
Beautiful lake, had a great hike all the way around Redman and Williams. A couple of tunnels under I-83 were very wet but otherwise a nice walk with good water views. I-83 is pretty loud and runs right thru the park.
