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Did You Know...
York County is
located only about 20 minutes from Lancaster, so groups staying
in Lancaster can easily include a side trip to York in their
itinerary. York is also located between Lancaster and
Gettysburg, so you can also include York area attractions on
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Hailed as the
"Factory Tour Capital of the World", you'll find many
opportunities
to get a
first-hand look at how anything from snack foods to motorcycles are
produced.
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National Watch & Clock Museum
Experience the evolution of timekeeping from early
sundials to today's atomic clock. Take part in a hands-on
discovery. From the marvels of Oriental timepieces to the
precision of railroad watches, the museum offers something for everyone.
Discover the treasures of time and enjoy a truly unique and fascinating
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Susquehanna Glass Company
Watch a master glass blower and glass cutter at work at
the Susquehanna Glass Company, a York County tradition for over 95
years. Shop through shelves and shelves of glassware and barware,
from storage jars to lead crystal bowls, all at savings of 50% or more!
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Harley Davidson Factory Tour
Cited by USA Today as one of the "Top 10 Places to Watch
Stuff Being Made", the Harley Davidson factory tour is not to be missed!
Watch history come alive with an enthralling pre-tour video presentation
that recreates the company's humble beginnings to its rise as an
American icon. Then see for yourself how the passion of employees
joins technology to create legendary motorcycles.
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Hope
Acres Robotic Dairy Farm
One of the first of its kind in the United States, Hope
Acres Robotic Dairy Fam is a "spa for cows." You'll see how the
cows are pampered, complete with waterbeds and back scratchers.
You'll also see the latest innovations in milking technology and the
newest additions to the farm with a trip to the calving barn
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Naylor
Wine Cellars
Nestled among the green valleys of southern York County
is Naylor Winery, where some of Pennsylvania's most rewarded and
respected estate wines are grown, fermented, aged and bottled according
to traditioins dating as far back as the 1800's. Walk through the
vineyards, chat with the winemaker, and enjoy informal wine tastings.
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Snyder's
Snack Foods Factory Tour
Get a first-hand glimpse of how pretzels and potato chips
are made in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. See the raw
materials warehouse, the finished goods warehouse, robotics at work, the
oven room, and the complex packing room with state-of-the-art automated
equipment. Learn the entire manufaring process from
beginning to end!
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"Chip
Trip!" ` Utz Potato Chip Factory
View the entire 30-minute process that transforms a raw
spud into a crunch chip. Utz prouduces more than 14,000 pounds of
award-winning chips per hour! Don't forget to pick up your free
samples at the end of the tour. |
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Brown's
Orchards and Farmer's Market
Locals know and love the fresh baked gods and homegrown
fruits and vegetables. From pumpkin and chocolate "Whoopie" pies
and giant sugar cakes to pecan sticky buns and glazed fruit tarts,
you're sure to find something sweet to suit your taste buds. You
can also enjoy a fresh deli sandwich and have a picnic in the Orchard
Retreat Pavilion. |
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Wright's
Ferry Mansion
The Wright's Ferry Mansion stands as evidence of the
strong rooting of the settlement made by a handful of English Quakers.
Built in 1735 and pervaded by English Quaker elegance and simplicity,
the mansion reflects the sophisticated tastes of it's owner, Susanna
Wright. The mansion houses a superlative collection of
Philadelphia furniture, English ceramics, metals and glass, all made
prior to 1750.
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John
Wright Warehouse
Visit the John Wright Warehouse, a manufacturing and
distribution company nestled along the banks of the Susquehanna river.
Find unique lawn and garden items, gifts, cast iron products, all at
great savings. Enjoy a light lunch in the restaurant overlooking
the river.
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