York played a large part in the history of this nation, as it was the country's first capitol, where the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation. Downtown York (Main Street York) has many historic museums and architectural sites of interest, cultural attractions, historic farmers' markets and the beginning of a beautiful rails-to-trails park where people can ride, walk, jog, ski or snowshoe, depending on the season.
Here you can get booklets for self-guided walking tours of Historic Downtown York. Open 9:30am - 4:00pm, daily. Located at 149 W. Market St., York, PA.
The Strand Performing Arts Center features two restored theatres, and offers foreign and art house movies as well as theatre and concerts. Located at 50 N. George St., York, PA.
this community theatre presents classic plays as well as productions for children, and holds an annual contest for Pennsylvania playwrights. There are also classes and workshops offered. Performances are held in the Stallman Auditorium.
The York Symphony Orchestra has a 67-year history of providing the finest symphonic music to the citizens of York. Conductor and Music Director, Dr. Robert Hart Baker, is renowned for his extraordinary ability to lead the region's finest musicians along with guest artists in a celebration of live music. 10 N. Beaver St., York, PA.
In the main event at tonight's "The Battle of York V" boxing event at Sovereign Bank Stadium in York, Carney "Beeper" Bowman, 27, will square off against Union City, N.J., veteran Robert Acevedo.
This article has been read 698 times. Horizon Properties LLC presented plans to the Washington County Authority on Friday to develop Southpointe II land as an Appalachian regional headquarters for Range Resources at Southpointe II.
The First Capitol Detachment of the Marine Corps League will honor Sgt. John Henry Denig, who received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Civil War, 7 p.m. Thursday at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
The York County Drug Task Force arrested several people the past two weeks. The arresting agencies in these cases were the York City Police, Springettsbury Township Police and Pennsylvania State Police Narcotics Units.
Patricia Fegely, left, and Heather Haas mourn the loss of their high school friend James Wallmuth III during a vigil in York's Foundry Park, where Wallmuth was shot and killed Wednesday night.
House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for fellow Democrats about the fall elections.
This morning, York City Police were photographing the scene of Wednesday night's shooting, which killed a 28-year-old. 12:10 p.m.: Wallmuth's father, James Wallmuth Jr., said his son was home for the summer interning in a local attorney's office.
The search by the booming North American population of Amish for affordable, fertile farmland has produced settlements in 28 states and Ontario -- and has even led parties to scout recently for suitable properties in Alaska and Mexico.
More York Vistor Information
Visitors Information Center
149 W Market St
York, PA Phone:(717) 852-9675
York Country Visitors Info Center
1425 Eden Rd
York, PA Phone:(717) 852-6006
York County Convention
155 W Market St
York, PA Phone:(717) 852-9675
York County Chamber Commerce
96 S George St, #300
York, PA Phone:(717) 848-4000
