Explore York County PA

01/21/2025

Looking to stay in the loop about things happening in and around York County? Do you want the inside scoop on the best events in the area? Sign up for our Getaway Guide! You'll find exclusive deals, prizes, events, and more sent directly to your email. ⁠

Visit beautiful York County, Pennsylvania. Located in the heart of southcentral Pennsylvania, York County is minutes away from entertainment and attractions in Hershey, Lancaster and Gettysburg, PA.

01/17/2025

🗣️It's heeeere!🗣️ The Official 2025 York County Travel Guide is here and ready to be mailed straight to your home! 🗺️ Check out the area's best things to do, places to eat, attractions, and more. Make planning your trip to York County, PA a breeze.

Request your own copy or view the digital version today: www.YorkPA.org/Travel-Guide/

01/15/2025

Grab a sweet treat and a hot beverage at Tucker&Co. Bakery Cafe in Dillsburg 😍☕ Enjoy gluten-free and refined sugar free goodies in the cozy café that feels like home. Try out their delicious house-made granola too!

01/12/2025

🎨✨ Discover York County’s vibrant arts scene with the YoCo Arts & Culture Passport! From galleries to theaters and everything in between, each stop is an adventure waiting to inspire. Plus, the prizes are extra special – designed by talented local artist Dizz Gavins! 🖌️🌟 Get your passport, explore, and win unique, creative keepsakes!

01/11/2025

Warm up with a glass of wine at Lavender Acres Winery this weekend 🍷 Enjoy delicious wine, beautiful views of their stunning property, and the warmth of the fireplace in the coziest space.

Remember to check in on the newly revamped Good Libations Trails passport for top-tier prizes and exclusive deals! Cheers!

Sign Up: www.YorkPA.org/GLT/

01/10/2025

The Official 2025 York County Travel Guide is almost here! 🎉 Who's ready?!

Stay tuned for more info!

01/09/2025

🎉 Join us for our showstopping 22nd Annual Tourism Industry Event (ATIE)! 🎉

When: January 23, 2025
🕣 Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
🕘 Program begins at 9 a.m.

Where: The Valencia Ballroom
📍 142 N George St, York, PA, 17401

What we'll do:
🤝 Network over breakfast
🥂 Celebrate the exciting Tourism Industry with an update from our President Laura Wagner
🗣️ Listen to SEO, social media, and web design expert Sarah Benoit as she discusses her insights on the landscape of the tourism industry
🏆 Announce the winners of our Makers Spirit Awards and Grant of the Year
🌟 Award fun door prizes!

Breakfast is included in the cost of your ticket! Please RSVP by January 9 using this link: https://bit.ly/4gQRLBM

Check out these fun highlights from last year!

01/09/2025

🍻Exciting News!🍷 The Good Libations Trails are BACK for 2025, and this year is going to be better than ever! Embark on your journey through York County to experience the best beer, wine, and spirits around. 🎉

🍻 Features you’ll love:
✅ Easy QR code check-ins at every stop
✅ Fresh, premium prizes added throughout the year
✅ Exclusive deals: freebies, discounts, tastings & more
✅ New locations to explore

Huge prize hint: it’s cooler than you think! 🧊😉

✨ Plus, there’s even more fun and surprises coming your way! Stay tuned and make sure you’re up-to-date because you won’t want to miss a thing.

🌟 Grab your pass, start exploring, and let’s make this year the best one yet on the !

Cheers to the adventure ahead as you Sip for Swag throughout York County! Sign up now⬇️

www.YorkPA.org/GLT/

01/02/2025

🎉 Big news for York County! The York County History Center has been named one of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best New Museums in the Country—ranking THIRD in the nation! 🏆

This incredible 15,000-square-foot museum celebrates the rich stories of York County residents and is housed in the beautifully repurposed Met-Ed steam plant. 🌟

A huge congratulations to the History Center team for this well-deserved recognition! 👏 Ready to explore? Plan your visit today and see why it’s capturing national attention.

Check it out!

The new 15,000-square-foot history center, which opened this past August, showcases the history of York County.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Kick off the year right by signing up for our newsletter! 📩 Get travel inspiration, a sneak peek at upcoming events all around York County, links to interesting blog posts & media coverage, and so much more straight to your inbox. Stay in the loop!

www.YorkPA.org/plan-your-trip/getaway-guide-email/

12/28/2024

Check out our Calendar of Events for fun things to do on New Year's Eve throughout the county! Enjoy brunches, bashes, and pre-games to kick off 2025!

www.YorkPA.org/Events/

12/20/2024

Volunteers are needed for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Indoor Winter Games! Please consider spending your days with the most talented, fun-loving group around.

Please consider volunteering for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Indoor Winter Games! Share this post to spread the word❗️

12/20/2024

Prep for the holidays and grab a bite to eat at Locals' Market this weekend! Check out the family-owned market featuring an on-site bakery, eat-in cafe, ice cream parlor, deli, fresh produce, bulk foods, grocery items, and a unique selection of craft toys and gifts. 🥐🥪🥩 Have you been to this local gem in Dillsburg yet?

12/14/2024

Stay warm this weekend at a York County cafe! ☕️ From artful lattes to delicious cappuccinos, comforting teas to classic black coffee-- one of the MANY unique spots in York County will have something for you. Check them out!

www.YorkPA.org/dine-drink/tea-coffee-houses/

12/06/2024

Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights is open for the season! 🎄 Stroll through more than one million lights and dozens of dazzling displays in Rocky Ridge Park. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with your friends and family!

https://www.yorkpa.org/events/annual-events/christmas-magic/

12/04/2024

Looking for fun indoor activities to do as the weather's getting colder? York County is the place to do it! Bowling alleys, axe throwing, ice skating, museums...you name it! Check out what we have in store!⁠ 🎳
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Colony Park Lanes & Games 📸⁠

12/02/2024

The holiday events are in full swing! Details below ⬇

🎄 Stewartstown Christmas Market: Every weekend from now through December 22 right outside Aviator Brew Hub.
💡 Bright Nights York: Six nights a week from now through December 30, closed on Mondays at WellSpan Park.
⛄ Christmas Magic: A Festival of Lights: Seven days a week from now through December 30 at Rocky Ridge Park. Please purchase your tickets in advance.
🚂 Holiday-themed train rides: Take a ride with Santa, his elves, and other iconic holiday characters on the Northern Central Railway, Stewartstown Railroad Company, Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Strasburg Rail Road. Days and times vary.
🛍 Christmas Market at Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market: December 7-8 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
🎅 Santa Cabin: Days and times vary, check online prior to attending in Main Street Hanover.
🎁 Festival of Trees: Select days through December 28, tours do not need to be scheduled during this timeframe at Goodridge Freedom Center.
🔔 Wreath Making Workshops: Book a workshop on select dates from now through December 14 at Heartwood Nursery & Environmental Preserve. You can also book a holly grove tour!
❄️ Christkindlmarkt: December 13-14 at Dill's Tavern.
🎄 Merry in the Market: December 21 at Central Market York.

For more information and festive events, go to www.YorkPA.org/Events/

What's your favorite holiday activity or event?