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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 your way to or from Gettysburg.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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 experience.  

 

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!

 

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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!

 

 

 

"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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 
 

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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