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Things to see in York, Pennsylvania (United States): 13 places and when to go
York, Pennsylvania is a city in United States with around 218,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Food and drink (5), Architecture (3). The best known are Gifford Pinchot State Park, Ashley and Bailey Company Silk Mill and Bridge between East Manchester and Newberry Townships. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.9629, -76.728
- Population
- About 218,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Food and drink (5) · Architecture (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 232 km as the crow flies
What to see in York, Pennsylvania
The places in and around York, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gifford Pinchot State ParkState park in York County, Pennsylvania,19 km
- Ashley and Bailey Company Silk MillTextile mill in West York, Pennsylvania2.4 km
- Bridge between East Manchester and Newberry TownshipsBridge in United States of America13 km
- Kise Mill BridgeBridge in United States of America18 km
- George Nace (Neas) HouseHistoric house in Pennsylvania, United States29 km
- Deer Creek Bridge, Stewartstown RailroadRailway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America24 km
- York Central MarketBuilding in Pennsylvania, United States of America148 m
- York Dispatch Newspaper OfficesHistoric building in York, York County, Pennsylvania, US153 m
- Hell In A Bucket BreweryBrewery18 km
- Lydian Stone Brewing CompanyBrewery17 km
- Scrubby'sBrewery13 km
- Sign of the Horse BreweryBrewery27 km
- York County Heritage Rail TrailRail and trail in Pennsylvania10 km
When to go to York, Pennsylvania
The best time to visit York, Pennsylvania is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:49
- JulBest time14:34
- AugBest time13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to York, Pennsylvania
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 232 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Lebanon10 places36 km
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania27 places37 km
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania30 places37 km
- Wildwood17 places52 km
- Duncannon10 places56 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in York, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Gifford Pinchot State Park, Ashley and Bailey Company Silk Mill, Bridge between East Manchester and Newberry Townships, Kise Mill Bridge, George Nace (Neas) House. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit York, Pennsylvania?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to York, Pennsylvania?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 232 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with York, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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