Location: York
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Things to do in York, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. 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.
2. 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!
3. Northern Extension of the Heritage Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Northern Extension of the Heritage Rail Trail starts at John Rudy Park and travels south 4.2 miles for the Rt. 30 Parking Lot. The trail is a mixture of blacktop and stone based.
4. 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.
5. William H. Kain County Park
6. Rocky Ridge County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By kbklenk - York, United States
We had a great time and lots to see and do! It was very cold but they had places to warm up along the way and you could get things to eat. A must see once a year.
7. Samuel S. Lewis State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By dextersadventures - York, United States
The park is on a hilltop and so has a great beautiful view. Plenty of places to walk around. They have picnic tables too to enjoy a lunch that you bring yourself. A rock area for photo ops or for the kids to climb around on. Well kept up and just a pleasant place to spend some time alone or with those you love.
8. York Township Park
9. John C. Rudy County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By MargieD300 - York, United States
A couple days ago, met friends for a picnic. This is a large, beautiful park with many pavilions and picnic tables and available parking. There is a fenced area for people to bring their dogs, and a soccer field. A lovely place to go to enjoy being outdoors.
10. AvalancheXpress
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 413lesliea
We had our adventure down the slopes on the last day of the season. Considering the warm temperatures of 45 degrees, the open lanes still gave us a good ride to at least 3/4 down the slope. Apparently, the ride is much faster and farther when temps are below 40 degrees. Staff were plentiful, watchful, and friendly. The snow tubes are sturdy and visitors have the option to hitch a ride to the top or walk.
